EARLY AMERICAN 18C CHIPPENDALE FEDERAL MIRROR-EXQUISITE Start Price USD 7,500.00 Current Price USD 7,500.00 Time Left 3 days 16 hours 31 minutes Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Friday, September 26, 2008 End Time Tuesday, November 25, 2008 Location Bellport, L.I. See more about 'EARLY AMERICAN 18C CHIPPENDALE FEDERAL MIRROR-EXQUISITE' Description EBAYERS WITH GOOD FEEDBACK, FEEL FREE TO ASK FOR LAYAWAY. WE NOW ACCEPT VISA, MASTERCARD, AMERICAN EXPRESS AND DISCOVER. ALL CHARGE SALES ARE FINAL.  WE JUST RECEIVED CONTENTS OF A WONDERFUL OLD ESTATE AND OUR CARRIAGE BARN (6000 SQ.FT.) IS PACKED FULL. IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR SOMETHING SPECIAL, EMAIL ME AT NEWPTDOG@AOL.COM.  THIS LOVELY LARGE CHIPPENDALE MIRROR WITH ALL ORIGINAL PIECES AND NO RESTORATION HAS BEEN IN OUR FAMILY FOR 50+ YEARS AND RECEIVED BY A DEAR FRIEND PRIOR TO THAT WHO HAD IT FOR MANY MANY YEARS IN NEW YORK CITY. As I understand it, they were the founders of a very famous stock company known as Dillion and Reed.  IT WAS A PRESENT WHEN I MARRIED.  I HAVE NEVER HAD IT RESTORED OR TOUCHED, EVEN THOUGH A RESTORER AT ONE TIME WANTED TO REDO THE GOLDLEAFING THAT IS MISSING ON THE BOTTOM.  I BACKED OFF, EVEN THOUGH I KNEW THEY WERE FINE RESTORERS, FEELING THAT THE LADY WHO HAD IT HAD TOLD ME BEFORE HER PASSING, NEVER TO TOUCH AN ANTIQUE.  TO LEAVE IT, JUST THE WAY IT IS......IS THE WAY AN ANTIQUE SHOULD STAY.   THE MIRROR MEASURES 47 INCHES HIGH AND ABOUT 29 INCHES WIDE AT THE WIDEST PART.  THE BELLFLOWERS ALL SEEM IN GOOD CONDITION, BUT THE FILAGREE ON THE BOTTOM IS MISSING IN A FEW pieces.  THE MIRROR, ITSELF, IS OLD AND HAZY, NO BEVELLING.  THE BURL ON THE WOOD IS GORGEOUS, MAHOGANY, ROSEWOOD???, NOT SURE. perhaps exquisite veneer.  IT IS VERY HEAVY, WOODEN MADE AND ORIGINAL GOLD GILT.  IF YOU WISH TO PICK UP, NO PROBLEM. I WOULD FEEL BETTER INFACT. I HAVE A FRIEND WHO TRAVELS DOWN SOUTH JUST TO WILLIAMSBURG AREA WHO IS FAIR WITH PRICE;  ONLY CERTAIN TIMES HOWEVER. YOU HAVE TO BE PATIENT. I HAVE ANOTHER FRIEND WHO GOES UP TO NEW ENGLAND. THIS MIRROR COULD SHIPPED BY ITSELF, PRACTICALLY, TO NEW ENGLAND OR AS FAR DOWN AS THE NORTHERN OUTSKIRTS OF WASHINGTON, D.C.  FOR A VERY FAIR AND "SAFE" FEE.  JUST ASK!  PLEASE ASK ANY QUESTIONS, I COULD WRITE VERY FANCY DESCRIPTIONS........NOT NEEDED....THE PICTURES SPEAK FOR THEMSELVES............... NO PAYPAL.........JUST MY STORES MERCHANT CHARGE SERVICE..............INTERNATIONAL SALES FINAL SALE. Place a Bid!