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Up for sale is an authentic Antique 1930s LYCO Anti-Glare Rearview Automobile Mirror Plate produced by Liberty Mirror Works in Brackenridge, Pennsylvania.
EXTREMELY RARE SURVIVOR PIECE: Complete, original 1930s boxed units with intact period service record decals are virtually impossible to find. This is currently the ONLY example available for sale anywhere online. Most original 1930s cardboard packaging was discarded decades ago, making this pristine green patent box and glass set a rare find for serious automobilia and petroliana display collectors.
Historical & Collector Highlights:
Unmatched Rarity & Exclusivity: The only known complete unit currently offered on the market—a true survivor piece featuring the original glass, graphic patent box, and handwritten 1933 service record.
Period Provenance: Features an original built-in decal on the right side of the glass with handwritten pencil entries for Change Oil, Lubricate Chassis, and Check Battery, dated 11/12/33.
Packaging & Patents: The original green cardstock box lists U.S. Patent Nos. 1,603,936 through 1,802,168 (granted 1926–1931) alongside \"Patents Pending,\" placing packaging production around c. 1931–1933.
Period Typography & Graphics: Box edges proudly state \"SAFETY IN NIGHT DRIVING – SAVINGS IN ALL DRIVING – COMFORT IN DAY DRIVING\" alongside illustrations demonstrating night-driving glare reduction.
Origin: Liberty Mirror Works — Brackenridge, PA.
Physical Specs: Mirror glass measures 6.75\" L x 2.25\" W and weighs 4.8 oz. Box dimensions are 7.25\" L x 2.5\" W x 0.25\" D. Total weight of the mirror inside its original box is 5.2 oz.
Condition Notes:
Mirror Glass: Intact with mild age wear. Features expected silvering loss/peeling along the right reverse side behind the decal. Decal text and handwritten pencil numbers remain sharp and legible.
Box: Structural with bright, complete graphics and clear end-flap sizing. Displays light corner rubbing, edge wear, and mild creasing typical for 1930s cardboard packaging.
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Ships USPS Ground Advantage with full tracking and insurance provided.
