Queen Anne Mirror, Scrolled Crest, Molded Frame
Probably New England, Circa 1755-1765
Walnut veneer on pine
Scrolled crest above a molded frame with carved and gilt liner, original surface - SOLD
(Missing a small wedge of molding at bottom left, two tiny upper corner losses that we
can professional restore; typical shrinkage cracks to molded frame;17.75 x 9.75)
SOLD
903-84
Early Fragment or Courting Mirror, Original Paint, New England Date/Period: 18th or very early 19th century - SOLD
Measurement: 4.75" x 6.75" x .75"
Condition: Displays nicely although slivers of wood missing from inside edges of
molding; top horizontal molding intact.
Additional Information: The arched top above molded rectangular frame, carved
backboard…original glass and great surface.
A beautiful and elaborate frame with a rectangular mirror plate within a molded carved and gilt scroll edge frame surmounted by a spectacular carved, pierced and gilt double scroll pediment centered by a gilt-wood eagle, the sides with gilt-wood bellflower and acorn trails. (24.5 by 50")
Additional Information: Highly individual design, mortise, tenon, and peg joined frame.
Checkout the carving on verso of crest! 19th century red varnish over original red. The
applicator of red varnish got some on edges mirrored glass, we are confident that the
plate is original. An outstanding piece of Americana
The carved scrolled crest above a molded frame centering mirror plate; the crest curves backward; original glue blocks and backboard. (Tiny wood loss at upper right proper frame miter, as expected shrinkage cracks, else fine; 14 x 8.5")
Late 18th century to early 19th century courting mirror in the original box with reverse painted tablet.
Dimensions: Box 16.5 by 11 1/8"; mirror 15.5 by 10.25".
Pierced cruciform finial above scratch decorated lobed crest above silvered glass; maker used chipped fragment of glass and cleverly filled the small missing area with carved wood. The piece appears earlier than the scratched date of 1838. (6.25 x 3.75 inches.)
745-26 - SOLD
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