Sunday, January 27, 2013

"Carstairs Distillers" Advertising Mirror


A very unusual Federal style bullseye advertising mirror with convex glass.  This carved and gilded mirror was made for the Carstairs Distillers of Baltimore, Maryland.  The top reads "The man who cares says Carstairs",  the bottom "a reflection of quality"  We have never seen an advertising mirror in a Federal bullseye style before.  24" h., 17 1/2" w.  American, late 19th c. SOLD