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An Outstanding Quality Large Victorian Burr Walnut Toilet Mirror.
John Hubbard Antiques
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An Outstanding Quality Large Victorian Burr Walnut Toilet Mirror.

19th century
Description

An outstanding large Victorian burr walnut toilet mirror. The arched mirror supported on cylindrical tapered columns topped with urn finials, with adjustable brass candle holders, upon a serpentine shaped base with a hinged shaped cover over a lined compartment, the whole standing on bun feet.

Size: 86cm high x 69cm wide x 27mm deep

Stock no: 4816

Dealers note: In 55 years of dealing, I've never seen such a large and impressive quality Victorian dressing table mirror. The quality, condition, patination and colour is amazing, and totally original including the original mirror and velvet lining.

Physical Dimensions
Height
86cm (33.86")
Width
69cm (27.17")
Depth
27cm (10.63")
Declaration

John Hubbard Antiques has dated this Victorian Burr Walnut Toilet Mirror to the 19th Century.

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SA1017447
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4816
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An outstanding large Victorian burr walnut toilet mirror. The arched mirror supported on cylindrical tapered columns topped with urn finials, with adjustable brass candle holders, upon a serpentine shaped base with a hinged shaped cover over a lined compartment, the whole standing on bun feet.
fig 1. A Victorian burr walnut toilet mirror featuring a tilting arched glass frame set between turned columns with extended brass candle sconces on a shaped plinth base.
fig 1. An Outstanding Quality Large Victorian Burr Walnut Toilet Mirror.

Size: 86cm high x 69cm wide x 27mm deep

Stock no: 4816

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Dealers note: In 55 years of dealing, I've never seen such a large and impressive quality Victorian dressing table mirror.
John Hubbard Antiques

The quality, condition, patination and colour is amazing, and totally original including the original mirror and velvet lining.

Height
86cm (33.86")
Width
69cm (27.17")
Depth
27cm (10.63")
Date of Manufacture

John Hubbard Antiques has dated this Victorian Burr Walnut Toilet Mirror to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1017447
Dealers Internal Ref
4816
John Hubbard Antiques
John Hubbard Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2014
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Archive I A Victorian burr walnut toilet mirror featuring a tilting arched glass frame set between turned columns with extended brass candle sconces on a shaped plinth base.

An outstanding quality large Victorian burr walnut toilet mirror.

Archive II A Victorian burr walnut toilet mirror featuring a tilting arched glass frame set between turned columns with extended brass candle sconces on a shaped plinth base. View II
Archive III A Victorian burr walnut toilet mirror featuring a tilting arched glass frame set between turned columns with extended brass candle sconces on a shaped plinth base. View III
Archive IV A Victorian burr walnut toilet mirror featuring a tilting arched glass frame set between turned columns with extended brass candle sconces on a shaped plinth base. View IV
Archive V A Victorian burr walnut toilet mirror featuring a tilting arched glass frame set between turned columns with extended brass candle sconces on a shaped plinth base. View V
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Archive X A Victorian burr walnut toilet mirror featuring a tilting arched glass frame set between turned columns with extended brass candle sconces on a shaped plinth base. View X
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John Hubbard Antiques

John Hubbard Antiques
Telephone 01562 701020
Location
Castle Ash
Birmingham Road
Blakedown
Worcestershire
DY10 3JE
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/hubbard
Verified Since Sep 2014
Items For Sale 94
Items Sold 210
John Hubbard Antiques
John Hubbard Antiques
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A Victorian burr walnut toilet mirror featuring a tilting arched glass frame set between turned columns with extended brass candle sconces on a shaped plinth base.
An outstanding quality large Victorian burr walnut toilet mirror.
Ref: SA1017447
A Victorian burr walnut toilet mirror featuring a tilting arched glass frame set between turned columns with extended brass candle sconces on a shaped plinth base.
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A toilet mirror, derived from the French term toilette, refers to a tabletop swing mirror designed to sit atop a dressing table, chest of drawers, or cabinet. Emerging in the 17th century and reaching peak popularity during the Victorian era, these mirrors served as functional dressing aids used for personal grooming and hair styling.

Victorian toilet mirrors were frequently constructed using figured timber veneers, such as burr walnut or mahogany, laid over solid pine or oak frames. They often incorporate brass friction joints or side knobs to allow smooth tilting, alongside turned upright columns and hand-carved serpentine bases.

Authentic Victorian examples typically feature original glass with light foxing, hand-dovetailed joints in base compartments, and original brass fittings showing natural patination. The timber on the reverse often displays hand-sawn markings and historic wood contraction standard for 19th-century cabinetmaking.

A Victorian toilet mirror creates a distinct focal point when placed atop a contemporary sideboard, hallway console, or marble-topped vanity unit. Pairing warm timber tones with clean architectural lines or modern ceramic accessories establishes a contrast between historic woodworking and contemporary decor.

To preserve burr walnut veneer, maintain a stable indoor environment away from direct sunlight and heat sources that cause drying or lifting. Clean the woodwork using a soft cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish sparingly once or twice a year, avoiding contact with the mirror glass or brass fittings.
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