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19th Century Victorian Mahogany Toilet Mirror
Debenham Antiques Ltd
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19th Century Victorian Mahogany Toilet Mirror

19th century
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19th century victorian mahogany toilet mirror circa 1860.

Good quality high victorian toilet mirror, ideal for use today on a dressing table.

Mirror mounted in a bevelled frame with stringing detail, held in place by turned supports.  rectangular base fitted with 2 drawers and further decorative stringing.  raised on 4 brass ball feet.

Minor expected surface marks, ready for everyday use.

Physical Dimensions
Height
59cm (23.23")
Width
56.5cm (22.24")
Depth
21.5cm (8.46")
Declaration

Debenham Antiques Ltd has dated this Victorian Mahogany Toilet Mirror to the 19th Century.

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SA1034687
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DA4122
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Description
19th century victorian mahogany toilet mirror circa 1860.

Good quality high victorian toilet mirror, ideal for use today on a dressing table.

Mirror mounted in a bevelled frame with stringing detail, held in place by turned supports.  rectangular base fitted with 2 drawers and further decorative stringing.  raised on 4 brass ball feet.

Minor expected surface marks, ready for everyday use.

Height
59cm (23.23")
Width
56.5cm (22.24")
Depth
21.5cm (8.46")
Date of Manufacture

Debenham Antiques Ltd has dated this Victorian Mahogany Toilet Mirror to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1034687
Dealers Internal Ref
DA4122
Debenham Antiques Ltd
Debenham Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2012

We are a leading antique furniture dealer in the UK with over 60 years of experience.

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Debenham Antiques Ltd Profile Page

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Debenham Antiques Ltd is a registered member of LAPADA 

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An antique Victorian mahogany toilet mirror with a rectangular tilting glass plate supported by turned upright pillars above a two-drawer inlaid base.
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An antique Victorian mahogany toilet mirror with a rectangular tilting glass plate supported by turned upright pillars above a two-drawer inlaid base.
19TH CENTURY VICTORIAN MAHOGANY TOILET MIRROR
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A Victorian toilet mirror, also known as a dressing table mirror or swing mirror, is a free-standing mirror designed to sit atop a dressing table or chest of drawers. Popularised during the 18th and 19th centuries, these pieces feature an adjustable swivelling glass plate supported by turned upright posts mounted to a wooden plinth base that frequently contains small drawers.

19th-century toilet mirrors were predominantly constructed from dense hardwoods such as mahogany, walnut, or rosewood, often embellished with boxwood or satinwood stringing. Construction techniques relied on hand-cut dovetail joints for the base drawers, hand-turned timber posts, and silvered glass mirror plates held by brass fixing knobs.

Authentic 19th-century examples display hand-cut joinery on drawer casings, weighted timber bases to balance the tilting glass, and period-appropriate brass or wood side hardware. Looking behind the frame will often reveal hand-planed backing boards and natural timber oxidisation around the structural joints.

Position the mirror on top of a contemporary console table or chest of drawers to create a dedicated dressing station in a bedroom or dressing room. Juxtaposing the rich tones of dark mahogany against contemporary neutral walls or stone surfaces balances historical craftsmanship with modern aesthetics.

Dust the timber surfaces regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and apply a thin layer of natural beeswax polish annually, buffing along the wood grain. Avoid spraying chemical glass cleaner directly onto the glass plate, as liquid seepage around the rebate can damage the silver backing and the surrounding finish.
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