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What is a Federal convex mirror?

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What is a Federal convex mirror?
Federal convex mirrors were created during the era of 1790-1830. This was a time of strong patriotism in the United States, prompting the Federalist movement. Convex mirrors had been around for quite some time and featured a convex shape, which made the most of fire light and displaced it throughout the room. Adding a Federalist element often meant eagles or something acknowledging the 13 colonies. Shop a collection of Federalist furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Antique American Federal Giltwood Eagle Bullseye Convex Mirror
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous Federal or Regency style convex bullseye wall mirror featuring a carved eagle with open
Category

Mid-20th Century American Federal Convex Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

Antique 19th Century American Federal Giltwood Eagle Bullseye Convex Mirror
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous Federal or Regency style convex bullseye wall mirror featuring a carved eagle with open
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century American Federal Convex Mirrors

Materials

Giltwood, Mirror

19th Century Federal Giltwood Convex Eagle Mirror
Located in Charlottesville, VA
A fine example of a gilded bullseye mirror. Great gilding.
Category

Antique 19th Century British Convex Mirrors

Materials

Giltwood

Antique 19th Century Federal Giltwood Convex Bullseye Eagle Acanthus Mirror 31"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique 19th Century gold giltwood bullseye / convex wall mirror featuring a round frame carved
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Federal Convex Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

American Federal Girandole Ebonized Eagle Gilt Wood Foliage Convex Mirror C 1800
Located in Hollywood, SC
American Federal girandole gilt wood and gesso convex mirror with a central ebonized eagle perched
Category

Antique Early 1800s American Federal Convex Mirrors

Materials

Gesso, Mirror, Ebony, Giltwood

American Federal Gilt Wood Ebonized Eagle Girandole Convex Mirror, Circa 1810
Located in Hollywood, SC
American Federal gilt wood girandole convex mirror with perched spread wing eagle, connecting
Category

Antique 1810s American Federal Convex Mirrors

Materials

Brass, Gold Leaf

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