Federal Style Parcel Gilt Wall Sconce with Reverse Painted Mirrored Glass

19th century, oval form with bead course and reeded surround, decorated with carved ribboning and topped with an eagle pediment, ending with a vertical foliate apron having (3) scrolled candle arms, the whole encasing a mirrored glassed with reverse painted image of a woman with mother-of pearl-highlights.

46 x 15 x 10 in.

Private Collection, Brooklyn, New York

Some age cracking and repaired breaks, a few areas of loss to carving, affixed candle arms are loose.