Emporium Auction
Thu, May 19, 2022 09:00AM EDT
Lot 223
Federal Giltwood Eglomise Mirror
Estimate: $400 - $600
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
attributed to Massachusetts circa 1815, ball decorated stepped cornice over eglomise plate depicting sailing ship, flying American flag, above an old distressed mirror plate, early label verso inscribed "This glass belongs to Mary Spencer (Edward's wife)...Greenwich, 8th 22nd 1898", 35-1/4 x 19-1/2 in.
Provenance: label verso for Equinox Antiques and Fine Art; Private South Carolina Collection
Condition
excellent overall, early mirror plate probably original (not removed), original backboards, eglomise plate with some slight discoloration, scattered minor gilding wear and cracks with scattered small edge chips
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