Antique /Vintage Chippendale Mohagany Fretwork Wall Mirror Shell Crest

Description

View Antique /Vintage Chippendale Mohagany Fretwork Wall Mirror Shell Crest with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. Graceful pierced scrollwork continues along the shoulders and lower apron, framing the tall rectangular mirror plate and giving the piece its distinctive architectural silhouette. Style: Chippendale / Rococo / Colonial Revival. Elegant vintage American Chippendale Revival wall mirror featuring an elaborate pierced fretwork frame in a warm mahogany finish. The dramatic crest is designed in the classic Rococo Chippendale tradition, with large opposing C-scrolls surrounding an applied carved shell-and-foliate cartouche. Graceful pierced scrollwork continues along the shoulders and lower apron, framing the tall rectangular mirror plate and giving the piece its distinctive architectural silhouette. The reverse retains an old wood backing, hanging hardware and wire, along with a factory-applied stencil reading “33 DR.” Remnants of an earlier shaped paper or applied label are also visible; however, the maker can no longer be reliably identified and no maker attribution is being made. Of particular interest is the substantial age-related patina and crazing/alligatoring visible on the reverse finish. These original surfaces have been left untouched and contribute to the authentic vintage character of the piece. The mirror is intended as a wall-hanging looking glass rather than a dresser-mounted mirror. Its elegant proportions make it particularly well suited above a console, chest, sideboard or entry table. Approximate dimensions: 42” H × 25” W Style: Chippendale / Rococo / Colonial Revival Material: Mahogany-toned wood / mirror glass Period: Early-to-mid 20th century, estimated Maker: Unidentified Very good vintage condition with expected age-related surface wear and patina. The reverse shows pronounced age-related finish crazing. Please review photographs as they form an important part of the condition description. A beautifully proportioned and highly decorative Chippendale Revival looking glass with exceptionally attractive pierced fretwork and shell ornament. Pick up is free at 33952 Zip Code , and local delivery within 30 miles  Condition: Used. Category: Antiques › Furniture › Mirrors. Brand: Unknown.

Antique

Yes

Shape

Rectangle

Frame Finish

Mirrored

Item Length

25”

Orientation

Vertical

Brand

Unknown

Mounting

Wall Mounted

Frame Color

Brown

Type

Wall Mirror

Era

Early 20th Century (1911-1940)

Item Height

42"

Style

Chippendale

Frame Material

Mahogany

Features

Framed

Time Period Manufactured

1920-1949

Room

Cloakroom, Den, Dining Room, Entryway, Foyer, Living Room, Office, Study

Country of Origin

United States

Item Width

4"