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Antique Gilded Metal Dressing Table Mirror
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Antique Gilded Metal Dressing Table Mirror

19th century
Description

An unusual gilded metal dressing table mirror, the shaped scrolled top above an adjustable rectangular plate , pierced base with extravagant shaped front claw feet and scroll back ones. Original condition throughout . English Circa 1880.

Physical Dimensions
Height
41cm (16.14")
Width
28cm (11.02")
Depth
20cm (7.87")
Declaration

F E Anderson Antiques has dated this Gilded Dressing Table Mirror to the 19th Century.

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SA1088812
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Description
An unusual gilded metal dressing table mirror, the shaped scrolled top above an adjustable rectangular plate , pierced base with extravagant shaped front claw feet and scroll back ones. Original condition throughout . English Circa 1880.
Height
41cm (16.14")
Width
28cm (11.02")
Depth
20cm (7.87")
Date of Manufacture

F E Anderson Antiques has dated this Gilded Dressing Table Mirror to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1088812
F E Anderson Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2014
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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the F E Anderson Antiques Profile Page

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F E Anderson Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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A rectangular gilded metal dressing table mirror featuring a scrolled crest, swivel frame, and splayed paw feet with foxed glass.
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Archive I A rectangular gilded metal dressing table mirror featuring a scrolled crest, swivel frame, and splayed paw feet with foxed glass.

Antique Gilded Metal Dressing Table Mirror

Archive II A rectangular gilded metal dressing table mirror featuring a scrolled crest, swivel frame, and splayed paw feet with foxed glass. View II
Archive III A rectangular gilded metal dressing table mirror featuring a scrolled crest, swivel frame, and splayed paw feet with foxed glass. View III
Archive IV A rectangular gilded metal dressing table mirror featuring a scrolled crest, swivel frame, and splayed paw feet with foxed glass. View IV
Archive V A rectangular gilded metal dressing table mirror featuring a scrolled crest, swivel frame, and splayed paw feet with foxed glass. View V
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F E Anderson Antiques
Telephone 07773 795 931
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5 High Street
Welshpool
Powys
SY21 7JF
Wales
United Kingdom
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F E Anderson Antiques
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A rectangular gilded metal dressing table mirror featuring a scrolled crest, swivel frame, and splayed paw feet with foxed glass.
Antique gilded metal dressing table mirror
Ref: SA1088812
A rectangular gilded metal dressing table mirror featuring a scrolled crest, swivel frame, and splayed paw feet with foxed glass.
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  • ObjectDressing Table Mirrors
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialGilded Metal, Mirror Glass
  • ColourMuted Gold
  • MotifsScroll crest, Paw feet, Swivel frame, Ring ornament
  • SizeH 41 cm (16 in) x W 28 cm (11 in) x D 20 cm (8 in)

This nineteenth century Victorian dressing table mirror takes the form of a rectangular swivel plate housed in a gilded metal frame with a muted gold colour, complete with an elaborate scroll crest at the top. The structure stands on a pierced base with extravagant splayed front claw feet and scroll back ones, accompanied by visible foxed glass showing age-related spots across the surface. Measuring 41 cm high, 28 cm wide, and 20 cm deep, the piece fits neatly onto a dresser, chest of drawers, or sideboard top in a bedroom or dressing room. It provides a practical reflective surface while adding a period accent to an interior scheme.

FAQs

A dressing table or toilet mirror is a compact, portable mirror designed to sit atop a chest of drawers, vanity unit, or dressing table to assist with grooming. Popularised in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, these mirrors often featured adjustable swivel frames set into decorative metalwork or timber surrounds.

Antique metal vanity mirrors were commonly crafted from cast brass, bronze, iron, or spelter, frequently finished with gold leaf gilt or lacquer coatings. The glass plates were historically backed with mercury amalgam or silvering, which naturally develops characteristic foxing over extended periods.

Authentic antique examples display irregular hand-finished metal castings, hand-cut screws, or traditional joinery rather than modern uniform fittings. Original mirror glass from earlier eras typically exhibits foxing, dark spots, and slight optical distortion resulting from aged silvering techniques.

Position the mirror atop a contemporary bedroom dresser, bathroom counter, or hallway console table to create visual contrast between traditional gilded metalwork and clean modern lines. Pairing the piece with neutral stone surfaces or dark timber highlights the warm tones of the gilded finish.

Dust the metal frame regularly using a dry microfibre cloth, avoiding chemical cleaners or abrasive polishes that could strip the fragile gilded surface. Clean the mirror plate using a lightly dampened cloth, ensuring moisture does not enter the frame edge or affect the backing.
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