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Mahogany Bow Front 'Box' Dressing Mirror.

19th century

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Sold 5 November 2025 · Stalham Antique Gallery

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Description

Mahogany bow front 'box' dressing mirror.

Boxwood stringing and oval mirror.

Good condition.

Circa 1830

Physical Dimensions

Height

50cm (19.69")

Width

54cm (21.26")

Depth

21cm (8.27")

Declaration

Stalham Antique Gallery has dated this Mahogany Bow Front Dressing Mirror to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

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SA1039333

Dealers Internal Reference

1262

Description

Mahogany bow front 'box' dressing mirror.

Boxwood stringing and oval mirror.

Good condition.

Circa 1830

Physical Dimensions

Height

50cm (19.69")

Width

54cm (21.26")

Depth

21cm (8.27")

Date of Manufacture

Stalham Antique Gallery has dated this Mahogany Bow Front Dressing Mirror to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1039333

Dealers Internal Ref

1262

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Stalham Antique Gallery

Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2016

“i don’t collect things because they are valuable, but because they are interesting, beautiful and have a history.”

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An oval mahogany swing mirror mounted on a bow-fronted box base containing three small drawers with turned knobs.

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Stalham Antique Gallery

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29 High Street
Stalham
Norfolk
NR12 9AH
United Kingdom

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ObjectDressing Mirrors
Period19th century
StyleGeorgian
MaterialMahogany, Glass, Bone
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsBow-front base, Oval pivoting glass, Turned upright supports, Dovetailed drawers
SizeH 50 cm (20 in) x W 54 cm (21 in) x D 21 cm (8 in)

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Box dressing mirrors, also known as toilet glasses, became widely popular during the late 17th and 18th centuries in Europe as dressing habits and the availability of high-quality glass evolved.

These mirrors were typically constructed from fine hardwoods such as mahogany, walnut, or oak, often featuring secondary woods like pine or cedar for drawer linings, along with hand-silvered glass plates.

Authentic pieces often display hand-cut dovetail joints on the drawers, old secondary woods, slight imperfections or foxing in the original mirror glass, and traditional turning on the support arms.

This piece can be placed atop a modern minimalist console table or a sideboard to introduce historical texture, warm wood tones, and reflective depth into a room.

Maintain the wood using microcrystalline wax rather than modern silicone polishes, and clean the glass gently with a soft cloth and a minimal amount of water or dedicated glass cleaner, avoiding harsh chemicals near the frame.