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FEDERAL LOOKING GLASS

Creator: John Townsend (Attributed)
Offered by: Levy Galleries

Description
FEDERAL LOOKING GLASS
Newport, Rhode Island Circa 1785
Attributed to John Townsend

Primary Wood: Mahogany
Secondary Wood: White Pine

Height: 52 1/2 inches
Width: 23 3/8 inches

Reference: An almost identical mirror, but without its original carved and gilded eagle, retains John Townsend’s label. That mirror is in the collection of The Winterthur Museum and is illustrated in John Sweeney, The Treasure House of Early American Rooms, pages 52-53.

$6,500

More Information

Origin:	United States
Period:	18th Century
Creation Date:	1785
Styles / Movements:	Traditional, Federal
Incollect Reference #:	819939

Dimensions

W.	23.375 in;	H.	52.5 in;
W.	59.37 cm;	H.	133.35 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, working with some of the most prestigious private and public collections worldwide. We invite you to explore our varied collections of Americana, including American furniture, silver, ceramics, needlework, and paintings, at our New York City loft space in Chelsea. For inquiries, please contact us at 212.628.7088 or email frank@levygalleries.com.