Heart Pine Mirror

Wonderful, antique mirror salvaged from an old home in North Carolina. The frame is made of solid heartpine.

Please note that heartpine is the non-living, core of a pine tree, and not the soft, outer, living sap wood.Since it takes 30 years for a pine tree just to develop just 1” of heart stock  it is rarer, harder, more durable, more insect & rot resistant, less susceptible to warping and twisting, and is much more valuable than the cheap, pine lumber that is commonly found at most hardware stores.

The glass is in great condition and free of breaks, cracks, or nicks. Since the glass is old, it has a few spots of worn silvering and some light scratches. These are just some of the charming characteristics of old, distressed mirrors--nothing to be concerned about. The glass and frame are ready for another lifetime of service.