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Georgian Serpentine Toilet Mirror
James Reeve (Quinneys of Warwick)
for sale €322     $349
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James Reeve (Quinneys of Warwick)

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Georgian Serpentine Toilet Mirror

18th century
Description

This pretty, late 18th century, 3 drawer toilet mirror has beautiful veneers and chevron edging all the edges. It stands on ogee bracket feet and has an adjustable oval mirror. 3 little brass handles on the drawers

Physical Dimensions
Height
53cm (20.87")
Width
40cm (15.75")
Depth
20cm (7.87")
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James Reeve (Quinneys of Warwick) has dated this Georgian Mahogany Toilet Mirror to the 18th Century.

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Description
This pretty, late 18th century, 3 drawer toilet mirror has beautiful veneers and chevron edging all the edges. It stands on ogee bracket feet and has an adjustable oval mirror. 3 little brass handles on the drawers
Height
53cm (20.87")
Width
40cm (15.75")
Depth
20cm (7.87")
Date of Manufacture

James Reeve (Quinneys of Warwick) has dated this Georgian Mahogany Toilet Mirror to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1084256
James Reeve (Quinneys of Warwick)
James Reeve (Quinneys of Warwick)
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2010

Mainly specialising in georgian furniture

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A Georgian flame mahogany serpentine toilet mirror featuring an oval adjustable mirror on curved supports set above a three-drawer box base.
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Archive I A Georgian flame mahogany serpentine toilet mirror featuring an oval adjustable mirror on curved supports set above a three-drawer box base.

Georgian serpentine toilet mirror

Archive II A Georgian flame mahogany serpentine toilet mirror featuring an oval adjustable mirror on curved supports set above a three-drawer box base. View II
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James Reeve (Quinneys of Warwick)

James Reeve (Quinneys of Warwick)
Telephone 07749 738 756
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9 Church Street
Warwick
CV34 4AB
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/jreeve
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James Reeve (Quinneys of Warwick)
James Reeve (Quinneys of Warwick)
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A Georgian flame mahogany serpentine toilet mirror featuring an oval adjustable mirror on curved supports set above a three-drawer box base.
Georgian serpentine toilet mirror
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A Georgian flame mahogany serpentine toilet mirror featuring an oval adjustable mirror on curved supports set above a three-drawer box base.
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A Georgian toilet mirror, also known as a toilet glass, is a free-standing tabletop mirror designed to sit upon a chest of drawers, sideboard, or dressing table. Popularised during the eighteenth century, these items feature an adjustable tilting mirror set above a plinth or box base with small drawers for storing personal items.

Craftsmen during the Georgian period primarily utilised fine hardwoods such as Cuban mahogany and walnut, paired with secondary timbers like pine or oak for drawer linings. Decorative details often included flame mahogany veneers, hand-cut dovetail joinery, brass hardware, and boxwood stringing along the edges.

Authentic period examples demonstrate hand-crafted construction techniques, such as hand-sawn timber surfaces and slightly irregular dovetail joints inside the drawers. The mirror plate may show natural age-related foxing or spotting, while the mahogany exhibits historical shrinkage lines and deep, dark patination.

Positioning a Georgian toilet mirror atop a modern sideboard, chest of drawers, or dressing console creates a clear focal point with historical depth. The rich mahogany tone pairs cleanly with neutral wall paint, woven linen textiles, and polished brass accents.

Dust the timber surfaces regularly with a clean, dry microfibre cloth and apply a natural beeswax polish sparingly once per year to preserve the original finish. Avoid using modern aerosol sprays or harsh glass cleaners on the mirror plate, as chemicals can penetrate behind the frame and damage the original mirror backing.
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