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Antique Wooden Vanity Mirror with Towel/Garment Rods

This appears to be an antique or vintage vanity mirror, possibly a shaving mirror or a dresser-top mirror, mounted within a wooden frame. The frame is constructed from a dark, stained wood, likely oak or a similar hardwood, exhibiting a warm brown hue. Its irregular, decorative shape features cutouts at the top and bottom edges, suggesting a scrolled or stylistic profile, with a more pronounced curve on the right side. The mirror itself is rectangular and inset into the wooden frame. The mirror's surface shows significant signs of age and wear, including prominent hazing, desilvering, and what appears to be water damage or oxidation, resulting in a cloudy and mottled appearance, particularly noticeable in the center. Despite the deteriorated reflective quality, the glass itself does not show obvious cracks. The wooden frame is adorned with painted or stenciled golden yellow decorative motifs, resembling foliage or abstract scrollwork, which are somewhat faded but still visible, particularly along the bottom and top right edges. There are several visible holes drilled into the wooden frame, especially one prominent hole on the upper right corner, which might have been for mounting or an attachment point. To the left of the mirror, two upright wooden rods or dowels, topped with rounded finials, suggest an attachment mechanism for towels or garments, indicating it might be part of a larger stand or was originally designed with this functionality. The overall condition suggests considerable age and use, with a visible patina on the wood and significant deterioration of the mirror's silvering. The craftsmanship appears to be modest, consistent with mass-produced items from the late 19th or early 20th century, possibly dating back to the Victorian or Edwardian era given its style and wear.