Eng___American___50081bd72cc70.jpg
Description
American gilt carved wood convex mirror with eagle perched to flee on rocky plinth , flanking scrolled acanthus carvings, circular interior spheres, and fitted ebonized reeded ring. Early 19th Century . Mirror retains the original glass & wood back.
$ 18,000 Retail
OF THE PERIOD: American Empire
PLACE OF ORIGIN: United States
DATE OF MANUFACTURE: Circa 1820
MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES: Ebonized Ebony, Hand-Carved Gesso, Hand-Crafted Glass, Gilt Gold Leaf, Hand-Carved Wood
CONDITION: Excellent
WEAR: Wear consistent with age and use
HEIGHT: 47 in. (119 cm)
DIAMETER: 25 in. (63 cm)
Golden & Associates Antiques
206 King St. Charleston, SC 29401
Reference Number: # 2026