AMER WINTER 2016
The live portion of this session begins on Wednesday, February 3, 2016.
LARGE FEDERAL GILTWOOD CARVED GIRONDOLE MIRROR.First quarter 19th Century American. The round convex mirror plate within a reeded ebony slip set within a molded surround, mounted with spherules flanked by double candle arms each suspended beneath a ropetwist torch. Crested with a well carved giltwood displayed eagle, a ball and chain within its beak, perched on rockwork on a classical form gilt plinth. SIZE: 45" h x 42" w x 7-1/2" d. PROVENANCE: A private Maine/Texas collection. CONDITION: Original gilding overall with spot touch-ups, the deep frame with small losses to gilding and plaster in need of minor cosmetic restoration. Proper left wingtip absent. 50012-17 HMG (2,000-4,000)