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GIRANDOLE LOOKING GLASS Attributed to Alexander Finlay

Creator: Alexander Finlay (Attributed)
Offered by: Levy Galleries

Description
SURMOUNTED WITH EAGLE AND SERPENT
Attributed to Alexander Finlay (c. 1774-1825)
Mirror frame from Scotland, Carved elements American – Probably New York

Primary Woods: Spruce, White Pine (by microanalysis)

Reference: The partial label on the back with the address 144 Trongate, Glasgow suggests that the mirror was made by Alexander Finlay. He advertised as a carver, gilder, and looking glass manufacturer at this site from 1802-1820 (taken from the National Portrait Gallery website). See also David L. Barquist American Tables and Looking Glasses, page 318, for its discussion of how mirror frames and their carvings were sometimes made separately in Europe and America.

More Information

Period:	19th Century
Styles / Movements:	Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	7248
Incollect Reference #:	368742

Dimensions

W.	36 in;	H.	66 in;
W.	91.44 cm;	H.	167.64 cm;

Message from Seller:

For over 100 years, and spanning four generations, the Levy family has been involved in the field of top quality Americana. We have been fortunate to work with many of the top private and public collections throughout the world. This is only an introduction to our varied collections of Americana and objects of American interest. We invite you to visit our New York City loft space in Chelsea filled with fine examples of American furniture, silver, ceramics, needlework and painting.