American & Southern | Session I | November 13, 2025
Thu, Nov 13, 2025 02:00PM EST
Lot 1578
Fine American Eglomise Looking Glass with the Great Seal of the United States
Estimate: $2,500 - $3,500
Sold for
$4,750
Sold Price excludes BP
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 |
probably New York, 1800-1815, the cluster column and diaper work frame centering an eglomise panel with American Eagle with a banner inscribed "E Pluribus Uni" with red, white, and blue shield over a rectangular mirror plate, 41-1/2 x 25 x 4 in.
Provenance: ex. Collection Martha Gandy and Dean Fales; David Dunton, Woodbury, Connecticut, purchased 1999 (with receipt); Collection of Karen Shackleford Moore, Baltimore, Maryland
Note: For a closely related mirror see Montgomery, American Furniture of the Federal Period, p. 276, no. 235.
Literature: The Magazine Antiques March 1999, p. 340, David Dunton advertisement.
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ex. Collection Martha Gandy and Dean Fales; David Dunton, Woodbury, Connecticut, purchased 1999 (with receipt); Collection of Karen Shackleford Moore, Baltimore, Maryland
<p style="margin-bottom：0in； margin-left：0in； margin-right：0in； margin-top：0in">very good condition overall, mirror plate and backboard replaced, scattered cracks and distress to gilding with some losses and areas of retouch, eglomise plate with some minor flaking (not removed for exam) Note - Brunk Auctions makes every effort to offer accurate and thorough information, but encourages prospective bidders to inspect items in person whenever possible. Condition statements are provided as a courtesy for general guidance and should not be considered complete or definitive. They do not represent a warranty or assumption of liability by Brunk Auctions. Certain condition issues may not be specifically noted in the report but may be visible in the accompanying photographs, which are considered part of the overall condition report. Please refer to our Terms of Sale for complete information and contact us for additional photos or information as needed.
