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Large Silver Dressing Table Mirror by William Comyns. London 1896
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Large Silver Dressing Table Mirror by William Comyns. London 1896

19th century
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Unusually large late 19th.c. silver easel back dressing table mirror hallmarked London 1896. 13"x17½" oval mirror plate with a bevelled edge. Superb pierced solid silver surround with fine chased decoration in the Classical style featuring winged cherubs and centaurs amongst scrolling acanthus. Stamped with a clear set of hallmarks (date stamp 1896) and the maker's mark W.C for William Comyns. Unusually, the mirror plate is angle adjustable within the frame. Original royal blue velvet backing cloth and hinged stand. Some minor tarnish to the mirror and obvious wear to the backing cloth.

Width: 18.5" (47 cm)

Height: 20" (51 cm)

Depth: 12" (30.5 cm)

Date of Manufacture

Collinge Antiques has dated this Silver Dressing Table Mirror to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Check ID 08519673
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques Date19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem is 130 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 19TH CENTURY:
Date letter an on the silver rim: London 1896.
Maker mark W.C: the London silversmith William Comyns.
Bevelled plate edge: hand-ground mirror glass typical of the late 19th century.
Velvet backing cloth: wear and faded pile across the strut and edges.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
51cm (20.08")
Width
47cm (18.50")
Depth
30.5cm (12.01")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1074239
Dealers Internal Reference
37277
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Description
Unusually large late 19th.c. silver easel back dressing table mirror hallmarked London 1896. 13"x17½" oval mirror plate with a bevelled edge.
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Superb pierced solid silver surround with fine chased decoration in the Classical style featuring winged cherubs and centaurs amongst scrolling acanthus.
Collinge Antiques

Stamped with a clear set of hallmarks (date stamp 1896) and the maker's mark W.C for William Comyns. Unusually, the mirror plate is angle adjustable within the frame. Original royal blue velvet backing cloth and hinged stand. Some minor tarnish to the mirror and obvious wear to the backing cloth.

Width: 18.5" (47 cm)

Height: 20" (51 cm)

Depth: 12" (30.5 cm)

Date of Manufacture

Collinge Antiques has dated this Silver Dressing Table Mirror to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Report ID 08519673
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques dating19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem is 130 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 19th Century:
Date letter an on the silver rim: London 1896.
Maker mark W.C: the London silversmith William Comyns.
Bevelled plate edge: hand-ground mirror glass typical of the late 19th century.
Velvet backing cloth: wear and faded pile across the strut and edges.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
51cm (20.08")
Width
47cm (18.50")
Depth
30.5cm (12.01")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1074239
Dealers Internal Ref
37277
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An oval bevelled glass mirror set within a heavily chased sterling silver easel-back frame featuring scrollwork and cherubs.
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Archive I An oval bevelled glass mirror set within a heavily chased sterling silver easel-back frame featuring scrollwork and cherubs.

Large Silver Dressing Table Mirror by William Comyns. London 1896

Archive II An oval bevelled glass mirror set within a heavily chased sterling silver easel-back frame featuring scrollwork and cherubs. View II
Archive III An oval bevelled glass mirror set within a heavily chased sterling silver easel-back frame featuring scrollwork and cherubs. View III
Archive IV An oval bevelled glass mirror set within a heavily chased sterling silver easel-back frame featuring scrollwork and cherubs. View IV
Archive V An oval bevelled glass mirror set within a heavily chased sterling silver easel-back frame featuring scrollwork and cherubs. View V
Archive VI An oval bevelled glass mirror set within a heavily chased sterling silver easel-back frame featuring scrollwork and cherubs. View VI
Archive VII An oval bevelled glass mirror set within a heavily chased sterling silver easel-back frame featuring scrollwork and cherubs. View VII
Archive VIII An oval bevelled glass mirror set within a heavily chased sterling silver easel-back frame featuring scrollwork and cherubs. View VIII
Archive IX An oval bevelled glass mirror set within a heavily chased sterling silver easel-back frame featuring scrollwork and cherubs. View IX
Archive X An oval bevelled glass mirror set within a heavily chased sterling silver easel-back frame featuring scrollwork and cherubs. View X
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An oval bevelled glass mirror set within a heavily chased sterling silver easel-back frame featuring scrollwork and cherubs.
Large Silver Dressing Table Mirror by William Comyns. London 1896
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An oval bevelled glass mirror set within a heavily chased sterling silver easel-back frame featuring scrollwork and cherubs.
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  • ObjectDressing Table Mirrors
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian Rococo Revival
  • MaterialSterling Silver, Glass, Velvet
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsRepousse scrollwork, Putti motifs, Bevelled glass, Easel back
  • SizeH 51 cm (20 in) x W 47 cm (19 in) x D 30.5 cm (12 in)

This large Victorian Rococo Revival dressing table mirror dates from the 19th century and is hallmarked in London for 1896 by maker William Comyns. The piece consists of a sterling silver frame, glass mirror plate, and royal blue velvet backing cloth with a hinged stand. The solid silver surround has pierced details, fine chased decoration in the Classical style, winged cherubs, centaurs, scrolling acanthus repousse scrollwork, and a pointed top with a shell-like finial. The oval mirror plate features a bevelled edge and is angle adjustable within the frame, showing minor tarnish alongside obvious wear to the royal blue velvet backing cloth. Hallmarks are stamped clearly on the frame. Measuring 51 cm high, 47 cm wide, and 30.5 cm deep, the mirror sits upright on a flat surface. Today, this dressing table mirror functions practically as an accessory for a bedroom dressing table or a sideboard top in a hallway. The easel back allows for straightforward placement on horizontal surfaces, reflecting light and adding a decorative element to domestic interiors. The combination of reflective glass, polished sterling silver, and deep blue velvet suits traditional bedroom settings or antique display spaces where it stands independently without permanent wall mounting.

FAQs

Victorian silver dressing table mirrors from the late 19th century frequently feature elaborate repousse work, Rococo Revival scrolls, foliage, and figurative motifs such as putti. Designed for tabletop use, they typically incorporate an easel back construct made of wood wrapped in velvet or leather.

High-end tabletop mirrors of this era feature sterling silver frame facings stamped over a wooden core structure, paired with thick bevelled glass plates and dark velvet or morocco leather backings.

Authentic British sterling silver from this era bears official hallmarking, including a makers mark, town mark (such as the leopards head for London), lion passant standard mark, and a specific date letter.

An ornate silver mirror serves as a focal point on a bedroom dressing table, marble sideboard top, or bathroom console. Pairing ornate silver metalwork against matte backdrops creates a balanced textural contrast.

Clean the silver frame gently using a soft, lint-free cloth and a specialized silver polish, avoiding harsh chemicals that could seep into the backing. The glass should be cleaned sparingly with a damp cloth to protect the underlying mirror silvering.
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