Good Questions: Will the Picture Rail Hold?

Hello AT,
Does anyone know how much weight picture moldings can bear in an old brownstone? We have a 21 lb. mirror that we'd like to hang without making any holes in the wall, but not sure if the mirror is too heavy. If do-able, any tips on making it safe?

Thanks, Hanh

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Anyone?

-regina

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was there any resolution to this? i have picture rails in my chicago apartment and would like to hang a 15 lb. picture and possibly a heavier mirror, but have no idea how much the rails will hold.

-elise