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What is a Federal style mirror?
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Federal-style mirrors refer to American mirrors made during the late 1700s through the early 1800s. Most of these mirrors were made of hardwood overlaid with bronze gilt or gold leaf. Federal-style mirrors are ornate and are frequently topped with eagles. On 1stDibs, shop for antique Federal-style mirrors from top sellers.
1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
Shop for Antique Federal Gilt Mirror on 1stDibs
Pair of Federal Gilt Swag Mirrors
Located in Greenwich, CT
A pair of federal gilt mirrors of rectangular form with thin molded frames and tall vase and
Category
Antique 1780s American Mirrors
Materials
Giltwood
Federal Gilt-Wood & Eglomise Painted Mirror
Located in Huntington, NY
This American Federal gilt-wood mirror dates
Circa 1790, it’s lower rectangular antique mirror
Category
Antique Late 18th Century American Federal Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
$2,760 Sale Price
20% Off
Gilt English Federal Style Dutch Convex Mirror
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gilt English Federal Style Dutch Convex Mirror with Eagle and Serpent decorated pediment.
Category
Antique 19th Century Dutch Convex Mirrors
Materials
Giltwood, Mirror, Wood
Early 19th Century American Federal Gilt Wood Mirror
Located in Charleston, SC
This magnificent carved and gilt wood, circa 1820-1840, Federal Mirror has foliage in a Classical
Category
Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Wall Mirrors
Materials
Gold Leaf
Antique American Federal Gilt Carved Overmantle Triple Mirror with Gold Eagle
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique American Federal gilt carved overmantle triple mirror with gold eagle. Item featured is an
Category
Early 20th Century Federal Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Mahogany
American Federal Gilt Carved Convex Eagle Pediment Wall Mirror
Located in Queens, NY
American Federal convex giltwood wall mirror with ball design, fluted ebonized border, and eagle
Category
Antique 18th Century American Federal Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
