Property from the Brooklyn Museum | April 9, 2026
Thu, Apr 9, 2026 10:00AM EDT
Lot 561
Rare and Possibly Unique Classical Carved Giltwood and Silver Lustre Mirror
Estimate: $300 - $500
Sold for
$450
Sold Price excludes BP
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| $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 Massachusetts, late 18th/early 19th century, note to reverse reads "Luster mirror made by Elijah Mayer around 1790 and was in his house, it's' supposed to be the only one in the world. My father the late Elijah Jones was his nephew and heir at law, his mother being the only one of the Mayors that had issue. At her death my father took possession of the mirror and house which had been locked up for a number of years. Elijah Mayer died with nearly half a million dollars", 16-1/2 x 16-1/2 x 2-3/4 in.
Provenance: By report, inherited from the artist by Elijah Jones prior to 1900; inherited from Elijah Jones by Fred Jones, 1900; Acquired by Elijah Burton prior to 1961; Inherited from Elijah Burton by Ernest Burton in 1961; Gift from Ernest Burton, East Islip, NY, May 11, 1961; Property from the Brooklyn Museum
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By report, inherited from the artist by Elijah Jones prior to 1900; inherited from Elijah Jones by Fred Jones, 1900; Acquired by Elijah Burton prior to 1961; Inherited from Elijah Burton by Ernest Burton in 1961; Gift from Ernest Burton, East Islip, NY, May 11, 1961; Property from the Brooklyn Museum
frame delaminating in areas and extremely fragile, needs conservation, "mirror plate" with fine even crackle and light wear, gilt with distress and loss, frame appears to be intact but supported by foam
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