Above are regularly stocked items by Stenella Antiques. For a complete selection of items by this manufacture, please check out the manufactures website. For special discounted pricing on any item, please contact us via our special order request link using the manufactures model number
http://www.friedmanmirrors.comThis mirror with its intricately detailed ornamentation, skillfully captures the essence of the neoclassic style. It features an urn surrounded by elaborately cascading flowers and leaves. Its gilt wood frame has the light, airy quality so often associated with decorative motifs used by the main proponent of neoclassicism in England, Scottish architect Robert Adam. Adam introduced the neoclassic style to England in the 1760s, but it did not gain wide favvor in America until after the Revolution.
Oval Neoclassic Looking Glass Introduced in 1938
In the American colonies during the early 18th century, those who wanted to buy looking glasses usually had to buy English imports, whose already high prices were increased substantially with the cost of shipping. The craftsmanship to make a mirror's frame required great skill and expertise. Plate glass was very expensive and time consuming to manufacture and had a high frequency of breakage. For these reasons, mirrors were highly treasured, expensive possessions.
Later in the 1700s, however, new technologies for making plate glass helped lower the cost dramatically, and the colonial middle class clamored to purchase these stylish and newly affordable ways to reflect.
Friedman Brothers Price: $4,700
Stenella Price: $3,290
Stenella Interiors
800 W. Second ST
Lansdale PA 19446
267.222.8926
Stenella Antiques
104 S. 2ND STREET
PERKASIE PA 18944
215.453.8490