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📝 Description
Original antique celluloid advertising pocket mirror from the Peninsular Stove Company. Front features a detailed image of an ornate cast iron stove with text around the rim reading:
“The Peninsular Stove Co. – Detroit, Chicago, Buffalo.”
Back is a glass mirror, showing typical silvering loss and age wear. The celluloid front has discoloration and surface spotting, but the image and lettering remain visible. Measures approx. 2.5\" diameter.
📚 Fun Fact
Founded in Detroit, the Peninsular Stove Company was one of the premier stove manufacturers in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Their advertising mirrors are considered desirable collectibles, both for their celluloid construction and their tie to the golden age of American cast iron stove production.
🎯 Collector Appeal
Great addition for collectors of antique advertising, kitchen & stove memorabilia, Detroit history, early 20th century trade giveaways, and vintage pocket mirrors.
⭐ Features
Item: Antique advertising pocket mirror
Company: Peninsular Stove Co.
Locations: Detroit, Chicago, Buffalo
Size: 2.5\" diameter
Era: Early 1900s (circa 1900–1920)
Material: Celluloid over metal backing, glass mirror
✅ Condition
Front: Discoloration, spotting, and age patina
Back mirror: Heavy silvering loss and surface wear
Overall: Well-worn but intact; displays nicely as authentic antique advertising
