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FEDERAL MIRROR

Offered by: Jeffrey Tillou Antiques

Description
Probably New York, ca. 1800-1815.

Provenance: Private family, Long Island, New York.

This formal Federal mirror has many features found on New York examples, such as, the gesso frieze under the molded cornice with balls and the carved, shaped sides flanking the reverse-painted glass tablet depicting a house with a sailing vessel in gold with an opaque white background. The original looking glass is flanked by columns with carved capitals. This is an exceptional example based on form, scale, and condition.

Dimensions: 48 3/4" h., 28" w., 5 3/4" d. (at furthest points)

More Information

Period:	19th Century
Materials:	White Pine, Gesso, Gilt, Eglomise Tablet, Glass.
Condition:	Excellent. Original tablet, glass, and backboards. Retaining original gilt with minor imperfections.
Creation Date:	1800 - 1815
Styles / Movements:	Traditional, Federal
Dealer Reference #:	F-M 105
Incollect Reference #:	263372

Dimensions

W.	28 in;	H.	48.75 in;	D.	5.75 in;
W.	71.12 cm;	H.	123.83 cm;	D.	14.61 cm;

Message from Seller:

Jeffrey Tillou Antiques was established in 1992. The three story historic building located “on the green” in Litchfield, features an extensive inventory of Americana from the 18th and early 19th centuries. Here you will find an extraordinary collection of furniture, folk art, weathervanes, sculpture, Oriental carpets, and related decorative pieces as well as distinctive European furniture and original works of art.