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Antique Valet Mirror, Glove Box, English, Reception, Scarf Rail, Victorian, 1900
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Antique Valet Mirror, Glove Box, English, Reception, Scarf Rail, Victorian, 1900

19th century
Description

This is an antique valet mirror with glove box. An English, mahogany reception mirror with scarf rail, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1880.

Delightfully tasteful reception hall mirror with useful glove box

Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order

Select stocks present fine grain interest and rich russet hues

Original mirror plate hosts a desirable minor foxing commensurate with age

Attractive double canted pediment with small finial to the top

Clear, bright mirror set within a fluted frame above a prominent lower section

Dome lid lifts to reveal the glove box compartment, ideal for keys or other items

Wide rail suitable for resting scarves set beneath the mirror

Dressed with a pair of brass mounting loops, ideal for hanging

This is a fascinating antique valet mirror with a pleasingly original mirror plate a dashing frame offering great colour. Delivered ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 47cm (18.5'')

Max Depth: 14cm (5.5'')

Max Height: 87cm (34.25'')

Mirror Plate Width: 34cm (13.5'')

Mirror Plate Height: 44cm (17.25'')

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Our Ref: 24163

Physical Dimensions
Height
87cm (34.25")
Width
47cm (18.50")
Depth
14cm (5.51")
Declaration

London Fine Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Valet Mirror to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1053883
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24163
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Description
This is an antique valet mirror with glove box.
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An English, mahogany reception mirror with scarf rail, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1880.
London Fine Antiques

Delightfully tasteful reception hall mirror with useful glove box

fig 1. A Victorian mahogany wall-mounted valet mirror featuring a pediment top, rectangular glass plate, cylinder glove box, and lower hanging rail.
fig 1. Antique Valet Mirror, Glove Box, English, Reception, Scarf Rail, Victorian, 1900

Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order

Select stocks present fine grain interest and rich russet hues

Original mirror plate hosts a desirable minor foxing commensurate with age

Attractive double canted pediment with small finial to the top

fig 2. A Victorian mahogany wall-mounted valet mirror featuring a pediment top, rectangular glass plate, cylinder glove box, and lower hanging rail.
fig 2. Antique Valet Mirror, Glove Box, English, Reception, Scarf Rail, Victorian, 1900

Clear, bright mirror set within a fluted frame above a prominent lower section

Dome lid lifts to reveal the glove box compartment, ideal for keys or other items

Wide rail suitable for resting scarves set beneath the mirror

fig 3. A Victorian mahogany wall-mounted valet mirror featuring a pediment top, rectangular glass plate, cylinder glove box, and lower hanging rail.
fig 3. Antique Valet Mirror, Glove Box, English, Reception, Scarf Rail, Victorian, 1900

Dressed with a pair of brass mounting loops, ideal for hanging

This is a fascinating antique valet mirror with a pleasingly original mirror plate a dashing frame offering great colour. Delivered ready for the home.

fig 4. A Victorian mahogany wall-mounted valet mirror featuring a pediment top, rectangular glass plate, cylinder glove box, and lower hanging rail.
fig 4. Antique Valet Mirror, Glove Box, English, Reception, Scarf Rail, Victorian, 1900

Dimensions:

Max Width: 47cm (18.5'')

Max Depth: 14cm (5.5'')

Max Height: 87cm (34.25'')

Mirror Plate Width: 34cm (13.5'')

Mirror Plate Height: 44cm (17.25'')

We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee with all of our antiques.

fig 5. A Victorian mahogany wall-mounted valet mirror featuring a pediment top, rectangular glass plate, cylinder glove box, and lower hanging rail.
fig 5. Antique Valet Mirror, Glove Box, English, Reception, Scarf Rail, Victorian, 1900

We ship worldwide with professional packing and attractive rates – please send us your post / zip code and country for a quote.

Free delivery to most of the U.K. – Please send us your post code for confirmation.

Deliveries taking on average ten working days to arrive at your door from receipt of payment.

Please contact us if you require any further information - we are here to help.

Our Ref: 24163

Height
87cm (34.25")
Width
47cm (18.50")
Depth
14cm (5.51")
Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Valet Mirror to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1053883
Dealers Internal Ref
24163
London Fine Antiques
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Archive I A Victorian mahogany wall-mounted valet mirror featuring a pediment top, rectangular glass plate, cylinder glove box, and lower hanging rail.

Antique Valet Mirror, Glove Box, English, Reception, Scarf Rail, Victorian, 1900

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A Victorian mahogany wall-mounted valet mirror featuring a pediment top, rectangular glass plate, cylinder glove box, and lower hanging rail.
Antique Valet Mirror, Glove Box, English, Reception, Scarf Rail, Victorian, 1900
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A valet mirror is a wall-mounted or freestanding mirror fitted with practical storage compartments, such as a hinged or cylinder glove box and a lower rail for hanging scarves or ties. Popular during the late Victorian and Edwardian periods, these pieces were designed for entryways, dressing rooms, and cloakrooms to hold small accessories.

Victorian valet mirrors were predominantly crafted from dense hardwoods such as mahogany, walnut, or oak, featuring silvered mirror glass plates. Additional components often included solid brass mounting brackets, turned wooden rails, and polished brass or wooden knobs.

Authentic nineteenth-century pieces display signs of hand-worked joinery, such as hand-cut dovetails within the glove box compartment and hand-turned wooden elements. Look for original foxing on the glass plate, aged brass hardware, and timber patination consistent with natural aging.

A valet mirror serves as a functional focal point in a hallway or cloakroom, positioned above a small console or beside an entry door. The lower rail can hold contemporary accessories like scarves or linens, while the glove box provides concealed storage for keys and everyday essentials.

Maintain the timber by dusting regularly with a soft dry cloth and applying a high-grade beeswax polish annually along the wood grain. Glass cleaner should be sprayed onto a cloth rather than directly onto the mirror to prevent liquid from seeping into the wooden frame or silver backing.
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