American # 1214
American Federal Gilt Convex Mirror with Perched Eagle, Circa 1820
Description
American gilt carved wood convex mirror with a perched eagle over flanking acanthus foliage, interior circular spheres, ebonized reeded ring, and terminating at bottom with acanthus floral pendant. Mirror retains the original glass and wood back, Early 19th Century.
$ 9,500 Retail
OF THE PERIOD: Federal
PLACE OF ORIGIN: United States
DATE OF MANUFACTURE: Circa 1820
MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES: Ebonized Ebony, Hand-Carved Giltwood, Hand-Crafted Glass, Hand-Carved Wood
CONDITION: Excellent
WEAR: Wear consistent with age and use
HEIGHT: 38 in. (97 cm)
WIDTH: 23 in. (58 cm)
DEPTH: 3 in. (8 cm)
Golden & Associates Antiques
206 King St. Charleston, SC 29401
Ref. Number: # 1214