Federal period mirror. It is made of carved wood, gesso and gold gilt having carved and applied acorn and leaves. It is a two part mirror, just as I found it and just the way you like to see them. The gilding is water and oil – a combination of both. Dating early 1800’s. It is in a very nice state of preservation down to the federal balls that decorate the top crest of the mirror. The white inset Eglomise panel scene of house & trees on hill are in good condition with minor wear, losses and darkening to silver on original thick glass mirror, wear and minor gilt loss. Probably Boston made.