Giltwood Federalist Eagle Mirror - Era?

I need some help putting an approximate age to this mirror. It is all wood, but the backing behind the mirror is fiberboard, and I'm not sure when that came into use. The paper on the back is shredded, but what remains is very aged. I also noted that in the hundreds of this style for sale online, none have the eagle perched on ivy with two leaves per side, always three or more, so I am curious as to whether or not this means anything. Also, I did not come across any that had the simple black paint strip around the mirror. There are are no manufacturers marks or identifying symbols. Thank you!

 

I cannot be definitive (sorry), but that is definitely an old mirror, and an old framing job. My instinct is to say that it is at least 100. And could be older. Don't forget -- the backing, though old, may not be original.

 

Hi,
OMG do you have a cat head or one on your shoulder?
greg

 

Now, see, I refrained from commenting on the cat. (She said, while patting herself on the back) The "stone wall syndrome" seems to be pervasive this week!

But, about the cat...?

 

Hahaha, oh man, I did not even notice! That's a cat head painting by a local artist my gf bought at a charity auction.

 

Just an educated guess but I'd say it's from the early to mid 20th century.

 

I agree with Joshua. 1940s-50s or so.

 

Of course, being the original stone waller, I immediately noticed Moseisley had a cat head. But my mother told me not to comment on people's looks.
Being open minded, I just thought this was our forum's latest cool cat.

By the way, is it Federal mirror day?

 

Gee, I didn't pay any attention to this query for I thought this was a duplicate posting of the other Federal mirror query posted in the "Antiques Discussion" section.
https://www.antiquers.com/threads/federal-mirror.17628/#post-241406

I do think like others this mirror might date from the early 1900s to mid 1900s. Do wait for others to chime in.

--- Susan

 

Most of these date post-war when the US went crazy for anything Colonial/Federal. Of course they were made continuously but given this appears to be painted, as opposed to gilt, would think it later.

 

I have two of these, one older than the other, and yours is of the newer style - early 1900s.

In future, if you select FULL IMAGE your pictures will appear right in your post and not as tiny icons

 

I have a couple of these. One wood other plastic/resin by Syroco. The Syroco has just one leaf on each side. Both are newer than yours. 70s for mine I think.