American Rococo Revival Giltwood Overmantel Mirror, mid-19th century, the convex-molded frame with an arched top set with a pierced, scrolled crest, with a center shell finial, on a panel-framed ground decorated with trailing flowers, with a scroll-molded base and scroll molding on either lower side, h. 86", w. 68".

In overall good condition. The surface is largely original gilt, with rubbing, shrinkage, scattered losses to gilt and underlying gesso and some scattered gold over-painting. At some point, the surface was over-coated with shellac. An element is missing from the top center of the crest, above the existing carving. To the side of the crest, there are a couple missing pieces of half-round molding, one about 6" long, the other about 2" long. Scattered small losses to the carved elements including a portion of vine in the crest, about 2" long, and a couple leaf tips and small section of vine on the left upper corner. The mirror plate is crisp and clear. It appears to be a later replacement.