Parke-Bernet Galleries; Hearst, William Randolph [Oth.]: The William Randolph Hearst collection (part 2): Important American furniture of distinguished provenance by Philadelphia, New England and New York cabinetmakers: historical blue Staffordshire ware : public sale: November 17, 18 and 19 (Katalog Nr. 64) (New York: Parke-Bernet Galleries, 1938)

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346. Sheraton Gilded ‘Constitution’ Mirror American, circa 1812
The sides with slender fluted pilasters with Ionic capitals. Cornice with
deep molding and flower garlands; upper panel with decoration painted
on the glass, representing a frigate with inscription Constitution; mirror
in the lower panel. Very rare.
Height, 43% inches; width, 21% inches
Collection of Jacob Paxson Temple, New York, 1922
[See illustration]
347. Sheraton Gilded ‘Mount Vernon’ Mirror American, circa 1800
Frame composed of hollow pilasters and ball-decorated pediment; the
glass frieze decorated with a view of Mount Vernon, the residence of
George Washington. Rare. Height, 51 inches; width, 28 inches
Collection of John Mack, New York, 1922

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