I found something inside of FOLK ART mirror / 19' th century mirror restoration

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5 ай бұрын

In this video I will restore 19'th century mirror.
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@gerryboard6615 5 ай бұрын

Beautiful mirror hidden under years of grime. A sympathetic restoration, and the owner was correct to leave the old glass in it.

@annettemclaughlin6834 5 ай бұрын

Agree

@58Kym 4 ай бұрын

Absolutely right. Even if the old glass was not reflective, I would have put a new piece over the old or behind the old and left the old in place. Very important to keep everything together.

@kathyw7143 4 ай бұрын

I totally agree!

@yssubed2 4 ай бұрын

Agreed. New glass would be too jarring next to such a beautiful old frame.

@gengen-vx8li 4 ай бұрын

Agree.

@kassandralevingston9874 4 ай бұрын

My mouth dropped open when you first uncovered the birch wood. Amazing! What a great service you provide. 😊

@canterburyjhiguma8387 Ай бұрын

I am sure that many of us will appreciate the emotional load that this restoration carries, with the discovery of the artisan's name, the identification, lineage, and the worthy continuation you provide to the piece.

@cynthiat6505 5 ай бұрын

Such incredibly beautiful wood! What a phenomenal job you did to restore it!

@CONSTELLATION_PEGASUS 5 ай бұрын

Beautiful mirror and splendid restoration! Cleaning off all of that grime was like taking Mother Nature out of a body bag. The client was quite correct to retain the original mirror. To have replaced the original mirror would've stolen its soul.

@amapola5380 4 ай бұрын

...." robado el alma..." sin duda. Hermosa definición.

@crystalinedreams6039 4 ай бұрын

i agree, true lovers of antiques will appreciate it more.

@kjbuchanan63 4 ай бұрын

I feel it would have "cheapened" it.

@caroltanzi29 5 ай бұрын

That job was at Master level. It is a treasure. Leaving that mirror in was the right thing to do. That is history facing you with a carved wood frame. Your client is very lucky. Magnificent job. And the fact it is signed! OMG! It was so exciting to me. Carol from California, USA

@condar419 5 ай бұрын

Fantastic work. That wood grain is stunning. I bet your client was pleasantly surprised at how well it turned out.

@elliepascoe5954 5 ай бұрын

Lovely restoration and a gorgeous mirror! So glad you kept the old glass, the patina is incredible. And long time ago the master himself looked into it, wow.🥰🇳🇱

@nancyring8104 5 ай бұрын

Even old and dirty, it was a pretty piece, but now, it’s breathtaking!!❤️😍

@richardwebb2348 4 ай бұрын

refinishing it does not make it any younger!

@Garden366 5 ай бұрын

Wow! That mostly cleaned up with minimal repair work needed but I still enjoyed seeing you rescue this beautiful mirror. Great job!

@Joans20thCentury 5 ай бұрын

The client was correct about the mirror. Beautiful work as usual.

@c0ldc0ne 4 ай бұрын

Correct in what regard?

@Joans20thCentury 4 ай бұрын

@@c0ldc0ne correct in keeping the original mirror glass

@c0ldc0ne 4 ай бұрын

@@Joans20thCenturySurely that's just their personal preference, not a matter of right or wrong.

@jamiejoygatto 4 ай бұрын

Imagine all the people whom have looked into that glass for the last century plus!!! The glass holds magic, and the wood holds history. Thank you for this video!

@lovingmayberry307 5 ай бұрын

I am glad you kept the old mirror. It's interesting that the symmetry was off. Beautiful job, Ahti! ❤

@mariehohmann1459 4 ай бұрын

I have a hand craved mirrored sideboard and its symmetry is off too. Just proves its handmade origin!

@tatyanakruglova9600 4 ай бұрын

Очень люблю смотреть работу реставраторов, когда из старой, почти свалочной вещи, рождается вот такая красота!

@tiborvig9734 4 ай бұрын

Nálunk első és legfontosabb a szimmetria kikapcsolása !!

@user-je6dr4xf6v 5 ай бұрын

Спасибо большое за такой чудесный новогодний подарок!!! Всегда с нетерпением ждем Ваши видео. Пожалуйста, в новом году радуйте нас чаще! Желаем здоровья, счастья и мира!

@barbaracatalano6299 5 ай бұрын

What a beautiful transformation!!

@donnarogers7732 4 ай бұрын

Beautiful job. My late husband was a talented restorer. He enjoyed my "finds" to work on. That was my talent ,bringing him projects. 💙✌️

@JPRN. 5 ай бұрын

Wow, what an exquisite mirror. Beautiful job restoring 👏🏼🥰

@myraholmes8702 5 ай бұрын

What a beautiful piece from 1882. It's exciting to learn the history behind some of the pieces you've restored. You too are a master, Ahti.

@colleenscorfield3505 5 ай бұрын

Beautiful sympathetic restoration, i love the fact the piece has history you can relate, in the UK distressed mirror is more valuable so you did the right thing by not changing it.

@lissamk3990 4 ай бұрын

How beautiful it looked when finished, and I absolutely agree with the owners in keeping the original mirror glass. It adds so much character, but still is usable.

@psa7211 4 ай бұрын

What a beautiful job. Saving the mirror was the best choice to keep us as close to original as possible. What a treasure hidden under all that grime.

@wendyhenschel. 5 ай бұрын

that mirror is stunning! I love birch trees but never heard of the Flame Birch. I immediately looked it up! I have an old mirror that needs cleaning. wonder if i should get so lucky and find something so unique for wood under all that grime......

@sas1kek282 5 ай бұрын

Великолепная вещь древних времён, 😮❤

@alfredthomas208 5 ай бұрын

Very nice restoration, the mirror came out great 👍

@Ci-Me122... 5 ай бұрын

Beautiful mirror and the craftsmanship is amazing, but so are you Ahti. I am so happy you kept it original and brought it back to all it's glory.

@johnclauser7392 3 ай бұрын

The figured Birch in that mirror from 19th century is beautiful and you brought back the beauty in that mirror. It looks really really good.....

@hickorygolddoc 5 ай бұрын

What a beautiful mirror under all that grime! ❤

@WINDYJEAN 5 ай бұрын

Very nice mirror. Great job as always.

@gilly5094 4 ай бұрын

What a beautiful restoration. Normally, I like to see old wooden furniture with a patina of age, but I think you were right to clean this folk art piece to reveal the lovely grain of the wood.

@brianvittachi6869 4 ай бұрын

You are a Master Craftsman and by this good work you have paid Daniel Kangro a great honor.

@chrisgreek4285 4 ай бұрын

I have never seen flame birch before and it is EXQUISITE! Amazing restoration job!

@faithsmith7431 2 ай бұрын

You sir, are a master. Pieces like this mirror will never be crafted in our modern world. The builder did a stunning job.

@JamesDeese 4 ай бұрын

What beautiful wood under all that grime. This was a great way to honor the work of the maker of this mirror.

@josephinehogg3629 4 ай бұрын

Daniel Kangro certainly was a Master Craftsman, knowing how to show the grain of that wood to perfection. A beautiful restoration, thank you

@vickinoeske1154 4 ай бұрын

What an absolutely fantastic mirror full of history and character. You certainly returned the beauty to the mirror.

@fiberotter 5 ай бұрын

Amazing to see the beauty hidden under blackened old finishing. Love the asymmetry. Makes it obvious it was handmade.

@karenroot450 4 ай бұрын

This restoration is beautiful to watch. The frame is so gorgeous. Thanks for sharing yer work

@vbee3571 4 ай бұрын

What a beautiful surprise underneath all that grime. Thank goodness it landed in the hands of another master!

@PablaMMoore 4 ай бұрын

A faithful restoration will keep the old mirror to keep the value of the antique furniture. The owner made the right decision in doing so.

@drcarter1229 5 ай бұрын

Another stunning restoration, Ahti! You pointed out the "non-symmetry" at the top carving...somehow, I never noticed it but it certainly does not detract from the overall beauty of the mirror.

@michelez715 4 ай бұрын

It adds character, if anything, and confirms it was not machine made at a factory, but personally hand crafted.

@lildeli3rddimention 4 ай бұрын

That frame is gorgeous! The pattern of the wood is like tiger stripes!

@borge2014 4 ай бұрын

Beautiful, and keeping the original mirror with the patina was the best choice.

@OwlingDogDesign 5 ай бұрын

Beautiful restoration! I agree with the client, keeping the original mirror is important. Wonderful.

@earthmotherdragon4572 4 ай бұрын

Your work is amazing. His clothing is correct for that period. 1882. That was what they were wearing long into early 1900's almost to modern day. Love you are restaurating this with such care and it is really stunning in the end. Thank you for sharing. x

@lindasueanderson8024 4 ай бұрын

I gasped when you exposed the birch woodgrain and I am so glad you found the name of the creator of this piece. I also really liked the legs you fashioned for it

@mikiethebikie 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for respecting the Masters, and for “rescuing “ their work. 👏

@oriolesfan2463 5 ай бұрын

Amazing work!! You are a master as well. Mr. Kangro would be proud.

@christybriggs1737 4 ай бұрын

That flaming birch is stunning! Amazing work as always.

@terryknernschield2121 5 ай бұрын

Excellent work. From one old master to a modern master.

@peztopher7297 4 ай бұрын

The old master would be gratified. 😁

@lynnmanning2795 4 ай бұрын

What a treasure! Love this story! Your work no matter what the craft, sign and date it! Tha k you

@Quaker521 5 ай бұрын

Such wonderfully patterned wood, hidden under years of grime. An excellent job Ahti that will allow the mirror to live on. Thanks for your videos this year and I hope that we get more of the same next year. Happy New Year.

@Life_of_Rita 4 ай бұрын

I always find it strange here in the States that antiques can lose value if the piece is cleaned, which keeps so many beautiful pieces trapped in a dark, grimy shell but as shown in this video, the beauty just underneath the layer of grime (or "patina" in the States) can be breathtakingly beautiful. I have often thought that this must be a practice that developed here because there is very little history. The layers of grime must have been adopted as proof of age and even provenance when accompanied by the right stamp or signature of the craftsman. PS regarding masterful craftsman: He certainly was and it takes one to know one 😊

@susanross1651 4 ай бұрын

Beautiful restoration, & I agree with the client to save the original piece of mirror, I’d never put a modern mirror in such a lovely old frame.

@csekeamal7788 5 ай бұрын

Gyönyörű faminta rejtőzött a rétegek alatt. Szép munka, szép eredmény!

@amme30 5 ай бұрын

What a transformation, that wood is beautiful

@londonhodnet4079 5 ай бұрын

Wonderful, to have some history and a photo, magical. Thank you

@johnlgasper2348 4 ай бұрын

Well my eyes just about popped out of my head when I saw the grain come back to life w o w‼️‼️‼️‼️

@jaimegomezgarcia7599 5 ай бұрын

Absolutly fantastic. No more words are needed.

@MDeLorien 5 ай бұрын

It looks absolutely stunning and like the client, i love the old mirror plate 😊

@Intellivision78 5 ай бұрын

Never deny the old glass.. It is worth more money and the story behind it is worth so much more..

@MlleAdler 4 ай бұрын

This is the kind of mirror that would be a supernatural window to the spirit realm! 😸

@lindabullock742 4 ай бұрын

Wow…who would have guessed that under all that grime was such amazing wood…beautiful job…🥰🇦🇺

@rosannamize6622 4 ай бұрын

Such a beautiful mirror hidden underneath all the dirt and grime!

@stevepiechock9234 4 ай бұрын

Wonderful resurrection. Your work honors the original builder.

@jburnett8152 4 ай бұрын

I believe it's a butterfly at the top. What a difference. A beautiful piece.

@aprilfox1057 5 ай бұрын

Flaming birch wood, how beautiful. You are a master of your craft.

@statewench2828 4 ай бұрын

I would never suspect that beautiful grain under the grime and finish. Another project well done sir.

@finn4785 5 ай бұрын

Very beautiful!

@jimtongas821 4 ай бұрын

Phenomenal restoration covering that gorgeous wood grain.

@lenkuffert7428 5 ай бұрын

That little Proxxon belt sander is a beauty.

@philedgerton7892 5 ай бұрын

Beautiful piece and excellent restoration!

@Shae_Sandybanks 4 ай бұрын

Beautiful wood under all that! Wonderful restoration

@cecoya 4 ай бұрын

My mouth fell open when I seen that beautiful wood grain under all that grime. I can say that the grime protected and hid the beauty of the birch. The lovely mercury mirror just showcases the frame. Then you put a leg on it so that it would stand up instead of hanging, I would think that your client would be extremely pleased with the results. Ahti you are a Master and it shows too. Have a wonderful day

@jodirauth8847 5 ай бұрын

So cool you found the name of the maker and a picture. I love the phrase you used "went full Sherlock" so cute.

@greeneyedlady7290 4 ай бұрын

Wow you uncovered such beautiful wood beneath centuries of grime.

@paul_domici 5 ай бұрын

Gorgeous work but I agree a new mirror would've been nice : )

@RosanaMendes-nk6wx 5 ай бұрын

Perfect! Congratulatons .

@ruadhscottygirl2480 4 ай бұрын

SO glad they decided to keep the old mirror. Wouldn’t have looked right otherwise.

@BeeLane-qr9fn 5 ай бұрын

That wood is truly beautiful, I did not think it would come out so stunning. I have learnt you don't need to sand it down to bare wood. ❤

@monicadepaulabomfim6052 5 ай бұрын

It's so nice to think about what this mirror has historically witnessed. The craftsman who made it would certainly be happy to see how your restoration revived the object and gave it longevity. A magnificent and emotional restoration, again! Bravo! May your new year be fabulous. I'm a big fan of your work, Ahti!🎉👏🌷

@oneshotme 4 ай бұрын

I know the owner had to be shocked how beautiful it come out!! You did an excellent job restoring it!! I enjoyed your video and I gave it a Thumbs Up

@jillosiecki3049 4 ай бұрын

That is gorgeous! Careful inspection showed an unexpected treasure.

@VeretenoVids 4 ай бұрын

That birch!!!! 😍😍😍 "Full on Sherlock"--just one more reason to like you. 🙂 May 2024 bring you and yours wonderful things!

@JustSayin916 4 ай бұрын

One master meets another master and the result is exquisite!

@joygrove5570 5 ай бұрын

Very beautiful restoration! Such a treasure ...

@tijnvanbeekuitsneek319 4 ай бұрын

A big thumbs up from the Netherlands for this restoration!

@robertguerrero8009 4 ай бұрын

Yes this framed mirror lives on thanks to your restoration, well done mate, cheers..

@jilldavies7094 4 ай бұрын

To see that wood come alive with that first application of spirit was quite wonderful. Lovely restoration, and I'm so glad the owner kept the original mirror.

@19bishop56 4 ай бұрын

What a gift you have in restoring beautifully crafted antique furniture. I watched in amazement, as I have a house full of family heirlooms. A dining table stamped 1876 is my favorite.

@terryiggulden5182 2 ай бұрын

Love the way this turned out. I am glad the mirror was kept

@carmencampbell6994 5 ай бұрын

Absolutely stunning. A true craftsman... both of you, the creator and the restorer.

@sheilahperry-rosales8748 4 ай бұрын

Beautiful and to have the makers signature is a major find indeed!

@annaleesmith8444 4 ай бұрын

Such a joy to see this piece come alive. Thanks

@karendiener6558 5 ай бұрын

Absolutely Beautiful! Great work, as always! Thank you for the research. Makes the piece even more special!

@adriennejames9120 5 ай бұрын

Another amazing restoration! Well done!

@karenwilliams3882 4 ай бұрын

What an amazing talent, to take something that had been neglected for so many years and restore it. I can't imagine how many people gazed into that mirror through the years, if that mirror could talk, I bet it would have awesome stories to tell. It's a true work of art, fantastic job. 😊❤

@RedcoatsReturn 4 ай бұрын

Beautiful restoration😊👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏…and finding the maker….all those many years ago 😲😄👍👍

@ellenl5626 4 ай бұрын

The wood grain is gorgeous after your careful restoration!

@homemoviesandotherstuff3419 4 ай бұрын

The surprise was the finish that you brought back to like. Bravo!

@terrypack7537 5 ай бұрын

Beautiful piece

@peztopher7297 4 ай бұрын

It's nice to put faces from the past to names. I have a photo with my grandfather as a child (1910s) with his father and grandfather. I never met my great- and great great-grandfathers, of course, but I felt connected by seeing the grandfather I did know together with them.