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19th century American Classical Federal Monumental Eglomise Overmantel Mirror

About the Item

Unusual very large sized American wall mirror or overmantel featuring lavish ornamentation. The classical style elaborate fluted Corinthian columns are featured in both the carved giltwood and on the reverse painted mirror. Festoons of acanthus leaves and flowers decorate both. The center and sides of the églomisé mirror feature musical instruments, sheet music, ribbons and roses. The large center mirror is beveled. The giltwood incorporates beaded molding and floral plinth blocks. In all-original condition. See measurements below.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 59 in (149.86 cm)Width: 41 in (104.14 cm)Depth: 3 in (7.62 cm)
  • Style:
    American Classical (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Early 1800s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. In all-original condition please note the last two photographs- there is a small V shaped loss in one of the side eglomise panels on the column and a small crack on the left of the top center panel.
  • Seller Location:
    Savannah, GA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU107125246353
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