Showrooms

American Federal Gilded Pier Mirror

Origin

United States

Period

19th Century

Materials

Gilded, carved

Dimensions

W.	42.5 in;	H.	90 in;	D.	2 in;
W.	107.95 cm;	H.	228.6 cm;	D.	5.08 cm;

Condition

Good. The upper mercury mirror plate has some deterioration which is expected in a mirror this old.

Creation Date

Circa 1800

Description

American Federal gilded pier mirror with molded cornice set above a frieze of four carved swags, the two mercury glass mirror plates flanked by fluted and reeded pilaster columns topped by decorative blocks, set on a plinth base. There is deterioration on both glass plates.

Styles / Movements

Americana, Federal, Traditional

Dealer Reference Number

Item #7856

Incollect Reference Number

336726