Late Federal Gilt Gesso Mirror

Description:

Late Federal Gilt Gesso Mirror, probably New England, c. 1820-30, the molded cornice with acorn-form drops over the frieze centering a carved leaf motif flanked by vine and leaf applied devices above two part mirror glass with grape and leaf designs, flanked by vase, ring, and spiral-turned split balusters, old gilt surface, (minor imperfections including replaced mirror glass),ht. 37, wd. 19 in.
Estimate $500-700

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