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Cheval Mirror- The cheval mirror is a mirror Secretaire a’ Abattant- An imposing word for a Check Out Our Website
suspended between two uprights that can tilt closed-up desk. Taking the architectural concept to
backward and forward for a wider view. The earliest the max, the Empire period saw the introduction.
cheval mirrors, from the late 18th century, were Send your comments, questions and pictures to me at PO www.antiqueshoppefl.com
very tall and heavy and were weighted with lead in Box 215, Crystal River, FL 34423 or email them to me at info@
the bottom as a counter balance. In order to tilt the furnituredetective.com
heavy mirror a pulley system was used to lighten the Visit Fred’s website at www.furnituredetective.com and check www.AntiqueShoppefl.com
load. In 18th century England a pulley was called a out the downloadable “Common Sense Antiques” columns in .pdf Featured Sections-
LOCAL SHOPS PAGES- updated with hotlinks to adver-
horse. The French word for horse is “cheval.” Thus, format. His book “HOW TO BE A FURNITURE DETECTIVE” is now tisers with websites.
available for $18.95 plus $3.00 shipping. Send check or money
the tilting mirror became the “horse” mirror or the order for $21.95 to Fred Taylor, PO Box 215, Crystal River, FL 34423 THE ARTICLES SECTION- updated with current
cheval mirror. Fred and Gail Taylor’s DVD, “IDENTIFICATION OF OLDER & monthly articles
Etagere- Sometimes called a whatnot, this type ANTIQUE FURNITURE”, ($17.00 + $3.00 S&H) are also available ARCHIVES- of past articles
of display cabinet is named from the French word at the same address. For more information call (800) 387-6377 AUCTIONS & SHOW SCHEDULE- Lists upcoming
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