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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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Antique Federal Eagle Mirror Cornucopia Giltwood 19th Century Wall Mirror
Located in Portsmouth, VA
A striking antique Federal eagle mirror featuring a sculptural cornucopia form crowned with a
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Federal Wall Mirrors
Materials
Gesso, Mirror, Giltwood
Vintage Regency Gilt Federal Convex Eagle Mirror
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Make a grand statement with this stunning Vintage Regency Gilt Federal Convex Eagle Mirror. A true
Category
Mid-20th Century American Federal Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood
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
Vintage Regency Federal Gilt Eagle Mirror
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
gilt mirror, proudly dated "NOV 11 1958" on its reverse. Dominated by a proudly perched eagle, a
Category
Vintage 1950s American Federal Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
Pair Antique European Carved Gilt Wood Double Eagle Mirrors, Circa 1890's.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair Antique European Carved Gilt Wood Double Eagle Mirrors, Circa 1890's.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Spanish Neoclassical Double Headed Eagle Mirror in Giltwood, ca 1940s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Spanish Revival Two Headed Eagle Giltwood Wall Mirror, 1940s.
Eye-catching carved giltwood mirror
Category
Vintage 1940s Spanish Neoclassical Revival Wall Mirrors
Materials
Gold Leaf


