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Nathaniel Bowditch American Federal Giltwood Convex Mirror of Monumental Size

Name: Nathaniel Bowditch American Federal Giltwood Convex Mirror of Monumental Size
Price: 28000 USD
Availability: InStock

$28,000

Perim Lang Antiques

Essex, MA

Condition Notes: Good Repaired: Historical touchup to early gilding. Minor regluing to carving. Original glass and silvering. Good Repaired: Historical touchup to early gilding. Minor regluing to carving. Original glass and silvering. less

Description: Monumental and historically important Salem Massachusetts giltwood convex mirror. Purchased by Nathaniel Bowditch for his Salem House around 1810-15. Carved … more Monumental and historically important Salem Massachusetts giltwood convex mirror. Purchased by Nathaniel Bowditch for his Salem House around 1810-15. Carved and Crafted in Salem. Eagle Mounted with giltwood balls and foliate arms. Provenance: This mirror is from Salem MA and was purchased when Nathaniel Bowditch was living at 9 North Street 1811-1823. It has since passed through direct descent from Nathaniel Bowditch to the Loring Family . Last photo shows mirror hanging in situ at "Round Plain Farm" Prides Crossing, MA Nathaniel Bowditch (March 26, 1773 – March 16, 1838) was an early American mathematician remembered for his work on ocean navigation. He is often credited as the founder of modern maritime navigation; his book The New American Practical Navigator, first published in 1802, is still carried on board every commissioned U.S. Naval vessel. less

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