Hi everyone,

I was hoping someone could help me. I recently sold my pub and found a nice large mirror in a store room at the back when I was clearing my stuff out, needless to say I took it with me when I left as I rather liked it. Unfortunately it's far too big to put anywhere and it's taking up space at my current place of work, so I've decided to sell it.

I have someone interested in buying it but I have no idea what to value it at. Here's a picture of the mirror in question (photography is not my strong point):

It's for the Edinburgh Brewery "Bernard's". The brewery started up in the 1840's and was eventually sold off in 1960 when they ceased to brew. The size is about 1970 x 900. It isn't in great condition but I think it has character :D

I also have a small McEwans 80 mirror that I'll probably sell as well:

Any help would be appreciated.

Hi Lynne,
The big mirror is nice but the condition is against it. Restoring mirrors is possible but is costly and time consuming.It also needs a frame.And it depends where you are because the item will need collecting. In the state its in I would say £80-£100 the McEwans is much more modern I suspect about £20 tops for it.

I agree, the Bernards mirror is nice but it would be a big job to restore. If you have found someone who likes it as it is and will take it away for £80 to £100, I would go for it.

Thanks for your help guys, I've been offered £80 for it.

And now its on eBay......

I thought I would update you guys on what's happened with the mirror. I was offered £80 for it, we exchanged details so he could pick it up and he didn't turn up. I didn't hear from him again.

So I ended up putting it on ebay for £80, it didn't sell so put it on a £10 starting bid and it sold for £60. I had put on my ad tht it was the buyers responsibility to pick it up. So the couriers arrived, it looked a bit dodgy as it was two guys with a toddler in a white van, they took the mirror and it didn't look like they wrapped it up or protected it but I couldn't see inside the van.

Not very surprisingly I got a call from the buyer today....the delivery guys broke it!! I'm pretty gutted as I liked the mirror and was happy it had a good home, seems a real shame. The buyer is obviously gutted too and he asked if I had any other big mirrors. I don't but if anyone hears of a mirror about the same size please send me a message so I can let him know there's one for sale.

What a sad ending to a mirror thats survived over 100 years. A couple of dodgepots call themselves couriers and hey presto its broken. I seldom used couriers for fragile items as if anything gets broken they just refer to insurance company who wont pay out and worst of all item is lost forever.

When I sell fragile goods, I will either deliver or insist buyer collects themselves. I know one 'Fine Art' courier, specialised staff, air suspension on vans, all goods wrapped but you guessed it, they're very expensive.