American Empire Style Giltwood Pier Mirror, Mid to Late 19th Century

An American Empire style pier mirror in giltwood, dating to the mid to late 19th century. The stepped, overhanging cornice carries a row of hanging acorn drops above a frieze with a carved shell and scroll at center and flower rosettes in the side blocks. Paired rope-twist columns run down each side, and a gilt bar divides the glass into a smaller upper section and a taller lower one, the classic look for a hallway, entry or over a console table.

Approximate measurements: 23" W x 5" D x 39.5" H

This is an old frame and it shows it: nicks, small splits and a visible crack across the frieze, gilt worn through in places (most noticeable on the columns), scratches, surface marks and wear along the edges. Some parts may have been repaired, restored or replaced over the years, so please look through the close-up photos before coming out.