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A 1930 'Harpers Automatic' Vending Machine Mirror
Atropos Antiques
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A 1930 'Harpers Automatic' Vending Machine Mirror

1920 - 1940
For Sale by Atropos Antiques
Description

A harpers automatic of croydon cigarette vending machine mirror circa 1930.

An unusual and quirky mirror in chromed solid brass.

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Atropos Antiques has dated this 1930s Chrome Advertising Mirror to the 1930s.

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SA1144334
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GM/MIR/HAR.
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georgemorgan90@gmail.com

Description
A harpers automatic of croydon cigarette vending machine mirror circa 1930.

An unusual and quirky mirror in chromed solid brass.

Date of Manufacture

Atropos Antiques has dated this 1930s Chrome Advertising Mirror to the 1930s.

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SA1144334
Dealers Internal Ref
GM/MIR/HAR.
Atropos Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2011
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A rectangular 1930s chrome advertising mirror with black lettered signage for cigarettes and matches by Harper Automatics.
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Archive I A rectangular 1930s chrome advertising mirror with black lettered signage for cigarettes and matches by Harper Automatics.

A 1930 'HARPERS AUTOMATIC' VENDING MACHINE MIRROR

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Atropos Antiques
Telephone 07973 302190
Location
The Old W.I. Hall
Springfield
Hartland
North Devon
EX39 6BG
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/atropos
Verified Since Nov 2011
Items For Sale 48
Items Sold 418
Atropos Antiques
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Location: The Old W.I. Hall, Springfield, Hartland, North Devon, EX39 6BG, United Kingdom
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A rectangular 1930s chrome advertising mirror with black lettered signage for cigarettes and matches by Harper Automatics.
A 1930 'HARPERS AUTOMATIC' VENDING MACHINE MIRROR
Ref: SA1144334
A rectangular 1930s chrome advertising mirror with black lettered signage for cigarettes and matches by Harper Automatics.
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Commercial advertising mirrors from the 1930s were decorative and functional glass panels integrated into retail displays, pub interiors, or automatic vending machines to promote products such as cigarettes, matches, and beverages.

Vending machine facades from this era were typically constructed using chromium-plated steel or brass frames surrounding heavy plate mirror glass with screen-printed or enamelled typography.

Authentic period pieces often feature stamped manufacturer details, location names, and patent numbers along the metal casing, accompanied by natural age-related tarnishing or minor desilvering on the glass plate.

These metallic focal pieces are frequently positioned above sideboards, home bars, or within hallway alcoves to contrast graphic historic typography against minimalist or industrial backdrop schemes.

Clean the mirrored glass using a lint-free cloth lightly dampened with water, avoiding harsh solvents, while the surrounding chrome frame should be gently wiped with a dry microfibre cloth to prevent moisture ingress.
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