American Neoclassical Giltwood and Eglomise Overmantel Mirror

second quarter 19th century, probably Philadelphia, the giltwood surround with a projecting cornice decorated with spherules, the sides mounted with spiral-reeded columns, and the eglomise landscape tablet over a period beveled mirror plate set into a reeded surround.
h. 25-3/4", w. 58"

In good "as found" condition. The gilt surface exhibits customary nicks, rubbing and wear, including a handful of scattered losses, the most notable of them being a loss about 1" x 2-1/2" on one of the twist-reeded columns. There is some scattered inpainting and regilding, but the surface appears to be largely original. The eglomise panel is in very good condition. The beveled mirror plate is generally crisp and clear, with some scattered small imperfections in the silvering.