A Rare Cast Iron Mirror

SOLD

American, possibly Philadelphia.
Stamped on verso: S. Sailor, 128 2^nd St. Design Patented Nov. 25^th 1862.
Cast iron with polychrome paint.
Excellent condition, original surface and paint, original glass backboard replaced.
This well-defined, molded cast iron oval mirror has all the patriotic symbols depicting an American spread wing eagle above a cartouche of George Washington and a shield flanked by foliage, acorns, and tassels.