Collection of Dr. George and Connie Manger | June 24, 2026
Wed, Jun 24, 2026 10:00AM EDT
Live Auction
Lot 569
Fine Classical Carved and Gilt Convex Girandole Mirror
Estimate: $5,000 - $7,000
Sold for
$10,000
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 |
British or American, early 19th century, original convex mirror plate, possibly original backboard, fine foliate carved eagle crest, sides and bottom with acanthus sprays, two giltwood candle arms with brass sockets, 54-3/4 x 31-1/4 x 10-1/4 in.
Provenance: Public auction, Robert Mullendore Farm, Hagerstown, Maryland, July 27, 1988; Collection of Dr. George and Connie Manger
Literature: This lot is illustrated in "Living with Antiques: A Middle-Atlantic Collection of Collections" by John C. Newcomer, Antiques Magazine, May 1999, p. 736, pl. III.
Available payment options
Purchased items will be available for pick up or shipping from our Asheville, North Carolina auction facility within ten business days of the auction, or will be assessed a storage fee of $5.00 per day, per item. Purchaser agrees that packing and shipping is done at the purchaser's risk and that the purchaser will pay in advance all packing expenses, materials, carrier fees and insurance charges. At our discretion, items will either be packed by an agent such as a packaging store or Brunk Auctions. Please allow two weeks for shipping after payment is received. Shipment of large items is the responsibility of the purchaser. We are happy to provide names of carriers and shippers if a purchaser so requests. Brunk Auctions will have no liability for any loss or damage to shipped items.
Public auction, Robert Mullendore Farm, Hagerstown, Maryland, July 27, 1988; Collection of Dr. George and Connie Manger
restored by R. Wayne Reynolds, Baltimore, MD (accompanied by pre-restoration assessment and receipt, see photos)； restoration to gilt with removal of later bronze powder overpaint, eagle neck with repair to break, later chain, frame with scattered repairs to cracks, some leaves with repairs to breaks, mirror plate with relatively minor desilvering and corrosion, threads to one socket loose
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.
