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19th Century Regency Federal Giltwood Mirror With Eagle

$8,90018% Off$10,885

Chancellor, AL

Condition Notes: Overall Great Condition. Wear Commensurate With Age. Gilt Wood Frame Exhibits Desired Shrinkage From Age. Mirror Has Been Replaced. All … moreOverall Great Condition. Wear Commensurate With Age. Gilt Wood Frame Exhibits Desired Shrinkage From Age. Mirror Has Been Replaced. All Balls Are Intact. No Noted Losses, Wear To Gilt Finish. Minor Repairs. less

Description: This is an outstanding example of a form much copied. It is of the period, NOT A COPY, boldly carved … more This is an outstanding example of a form much copied. It is of the period, NOT A COPY, boldly carved with an eagle on a rocky crag, surmounting a circular mirror plate, surrounded by a gilt frame set with 26 balls. As a final flourish, the carver has balanced the eagle above with an ornamental acanthus carving beneath. This is a large, authoritatively carved example, there is none of the meagerness of the later copies. Some believe that this form was particularly used by the butler who could see all at a glance without constantly scanning the table. Some also believe that the number of balls relate to the number of states in the burgeoning nation.
American Federal - English Regency less

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Chancellor, AL

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