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When were federal mirrors made?
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Federal mirrors were made during the Federal period, which began after the Revolutionary War and lasted through the early 19th century. Eagles were common ornamental motifs on Federal-period furniture, as were cornucopia, lyres, garlands and scrolls, adding subtle flair to pieces characterized by clean lines, geometric symmetry, balanced shapes and a sense of grandeur. Find a range of Federal mirrors on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
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19th Century French Carved Eagle Mirror
By Gabriel Viardot
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A finely carved wooden eagle holding a mirror in the shape of a crescent moon attributed to French
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Black Forest Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood, Beech
Midcentury Convex Eagle Mirror, 1960s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Resin convex mirror with an eagle - sometimes referred to as 'butler' mirror or 'witch eye' mirror
Category
Vintage 1960s Belgian Empire Convex Mirrors
Materials
Resin
Regency Style Bulls Eye Eagle Mirror
Located in New York, NY
A large Regency style mirror with birds eye maple round frame and domed glass central mirror
Category
Vintage 1980s Empire Convex Mirrors
Materials
Resin, Birdseye Maple
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
19th C. Federal Carved Gilt Wood Eagle Mirror
Located in East Hampton, NY
Elegant 19th century convex mirror in a giltwood frame with a black eagle topping. 4 gilt metal
Category
Antique 19th Century Convex Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
Italian Neoclassical Carved Giltwood Double Headed Eagle Mirror
Located in Atlanta, GA
Italian made magnificent carved giltwood mirror frame in the form of a crowned bicephal eagle
Category
20th Century Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood