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Sat, Mar 28, 2020 09:00AM EDT
Lot 1105

Two American Federal Mirrors, Old Surfaces

Estimate: $400 - $700

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
early 19th century, both probably American, smaller attributed to Randolph County, larger in fine old surface with original mirror plate, smaller example also with original distressed mirror plate,˜17 x 10-1/2 in.; 25-1/2 x 12-1/2 in.˜˜, Provenance: consignor notes indicate smaller example "Van Burris, who got it out of the original house, 1969"; Collection of Laurence and Helen Alspaugh, Greensboro, North Carolina

Condition

larger excellent condition dry varnish with some surface˜ wear, patch at one lower ear, smaller example patches and repairs at lower ears, otherwise good, surface lightly cleaned, plates appear original but not removed for exam˜
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