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ITEM SW00503:
A
Federal Mahogany Mirror with Gilt Eagle, Boston, c.1810

This mirror was a very
popular form and a mate to it is illustrated in The
Mirror Book, Herbert
Schiffer (see
scan). Another
example appears in vol.III of Israel Sack's American
Antiques (see
scan). While these mirrors were made in
great number, condition the critical element their
value, and this mirror, which has an amber mellow
glow to the mahogany, has no breaks or repairs whatsoever
and retains its original glass and backboard.
Height:
19 1/2 in. Width: 15 in.
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