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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 Federal Style Gilt Mirror on 1stDibs
Large Federal Style Gilt Mirror
Located in Sheffield, MA
Late 19th century Federal style silvered mirror is composed of alternating ribbed and smooth
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Wall Mirrors
Materials
Wood, Mirror
Federal Style Gilt Eglomise Mirror
Located in Savannah, GA
A Federal style gilt eglomise mirror with neoclassical scene, 20th century.
plate: 23 ½ by 33
Category
Late 20th Century North American Federal Trumeau Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
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
Italian Federal Style Silver Gilt Convex Wall Mirror
Located in Atlanta, GA
Italian Federal Style Silver Gilt Convex Wall Mirror. Vintage mirror with stunning detail and
Category
20th Century Italian Federal Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
Antique Federal Style Mahogany & Gold Gilt Eagle Wall Mirror
Located in Charlotte, NC
An antique Federal style wall mirror, unbranded. Mirror glass in a mahogany frame with gold gilt
Category
Early 20th Century American Federal Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mahogany, Paint, Mirror
Antique Federal Style Gilt Gold Convex Wall / Console / Pier Mirror, Distressed
Located in Stamford, CT
Antique Federal style gilt gold convex wall / console / pier mirror, distressed
Antique
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Federal Convex Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
