Queen Anne Painted Mirror with Pierced Crest

Connecticut, possibly Stratford area, circa 1740
Poplar, old or original brown painted surface, old, replaced mirror glass, 17 ¾ x 10 1/8 inches.

An exceptional and possibly unique American-made mirror distinguished by its highly stylized Queen Anne scrolled crest with bold heart-and-keyhole pierced decoration and molded frame. In a wonderful state of preservation with the exception of an old, replaced glass.

Provenance:
Olde Hope Antiques, New York; Collection of Mr. and Mrs. George Dittmar, Colts Neck, NJ.