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RARE LARGE FEDERAL MIRROR

Offered by: Jeffrey Tillou Antiques

Description
Probably New York, ca. 1815.
Gilt wood and gesso, glass and mirror tablets.
Excellent condition, original throughout, including backboards
Eglomise tablet and mirror are in untouched condition.
This rare, imposing size Federal mirror has a stepped-out molded cornice above balls and an eglomise tablet depicting a lyrical-musical motif centered below drapery swags of floral decoration. The mirror plate is flanked by double, classical -style columns with caps resting on blocks. The carved, gilt wood and gesso mirror frame has survived in a remarkable state of preservation.

More Information

Period:	19th Century
Styles / Movements:	Traditional, Federal
Dealer Reference #:	F-M 113
Incollect Reference #:	540535

Dimensions

W.	35.25 in;	H.	55 in;	D.	6 in;
W.	89.54 cm;	H.	139.7 cm;	D.	15.24 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.