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An original antique American Empire period wall mirror, dating from the circa 1830 to 1850 era. The structural design features …
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An original antique American Empire period wall mirror, dating from the circa 1830 to 1850 era. The structural design features a classic rectangular split baluster frame adorned with continuous turned column details and heavily stylized acanthus leaf motif applications. The outer borders terminate in prominent raised square corner blocks, each centered with an intricately detailed floral rosette relief carving. The total outer dimensions measure 29.5 inches by 20.25 inches, with an unboxed weight of 10 pounds and 1 ounce.
American Empire mirrors of this type reflect the classical design revivals popular in the United States during the first half of the 19th century. Heavily influenced by French Directoire and late Federal styles, these pieces utilized robust architectural elements such as split balusters, columns, and floral rosettes to convey structural symmetry and elegance. Typically crafted by regional workshops along the American East Coast, these mirrors served as focal pieces in historical parlors, designed to capture and amplify ambient light while showcasing the gold leaf gilding processes characteristic of early American interior presentation.
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- Dimensions
- 20.25ʺW × 2.75ʺD × 29.5ʺH
- Styles
- American Classical
- Period
- Mid 19th Century
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Mirrored Glass
- Wood
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Gold
- Condition Notes
- The frame retains its historical gold gilt finish, which shows age-related surface wear, rubbing, and a naturally darkened patina across … moreThe frame retains its historical gold gilt finish, which shows age-related surface wear, rubbing, and a naturally darkened patina across its recessed details. The central mirror plate displays heavy, authentic antique silvering degradation, including clouding, de-silvered black speckling, foxing spots, and light superficial surface scratches consistent with an object over a century old. The reverse side features original wide, hand-planed horizontal wood backing boards with natural knotting and grain, secured into the frame channel with historical square-headed iron nails. A simple twisted metal hanging wire remains attached across the back surface. less
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