This 19th century gilt Federal mirror has a flat flaring pediment with blocked ends and a band of suspended spheres.
Restoration included replacing missing parts, which were gilt with gold leaf and touched up to match the overall color and texture of the frame.
Here’s a before and after of the missing spheres that were replaced.
![Gilt mirror before and after replacing missing spheres](https://scottdoyleinc.com/wp-content/uploads/1016b.jpg)
Also missing was the lower right corner block.
![Gilt mirror before and after replacing missing block](https://scottdoyleinc.com/wp-content/uploads/1016c.jpg)
To complete the project, the wire on the back was replaced so the mirror could be safely hung on the wall.
![Gilt mirror after restoration](https://scottdoyleinc.com/wp-content/uploads/1016d.jpg)
This Federal mirror was restored for a Lakeville CT client.