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Antique Bureau Mirror, English, Dressing Table, Boudoir, Georgian, Circa 1800
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Antique Bureau Mirror, English, Dressing Table, Boudoir, Georgian, Circa 1800

18th century
Description

This is an antique bureau mirror. An English, mahogany and oak dressing table mirror, dating to the Georgian period, circa 1800.

Fascinating bureau form, with a suite of drawers and great colour

Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order throughout

Select stocks present fine figuring and deep caramel hues

Bevelled mirror plate presents a desirable light foxing

Prominent slot-in carved pediment with scrolled leaf fretwork

Mirror plate rotates within shaped uprights, the frame edge gently chamfered

Good reflective quality to the plate, with a bright appearance

Fall-front bureau base and lower drawer with brass lock escutcheons — key present

Drawer boxes crafted from oak, each in pleasingly clean order

Small brass pulls access the set of six drawers behind the fall front

Sliding lopers support the fall front when open, each dressed with a small pull

Wide lower drawer dressed with drop handles upon brass decorative back plates

The whole raised upon a pair of shaped front feet, with bracket feet to rear

This is a charming antique bureau mirror, presenting a delightful mirror plate above a useful suite of storage drawers, perfect for organising a dressing table. Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 47cm (18.5'')

Closed Depth: 21.5cm (8.5'')

Extended Depth: 32.5cm (12.75'')

Max Height: 72cm (28.25'')

Mirror Plate Width: 24.5cm (9.75'')

Mirror Plate Height: 30.5cm (12'')

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

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Our Ref: 24668

Physical Dimensions
Height
72cm (28.35")
Width
47cm (18.50")
Depth
21.5cm (8.46")
Declaration

London Fine Antiques has dated this Georgian Mahogany Bureau Mirror to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1091122
Dealers Internal Reference
24668
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Description
This is an antique bureau mirror. An English, mahogany and oak dressing table mirror, dating to the Georgian period, circa 1800.

Fascinating bureau form, with a suite of drawers and great colour

Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order throughout

fig 1. A Georgian mahogany tabletop bureau with a slanted writing slope, brass drop handles, a single drawer, and an attached carved tilting mirror.
fig 1. Antique Bureau Mirror, English, Dressing Table, Boudoir, Georgian, Circa 1800

Select stocks present fine figuring and deep caramel hues

Bevelled mirror plate presents a desirable light foxing

Prominent slot-in carved pediment with scrolled leaf fretwork

Mirror plate rotates within shaped uprights, the frame edge gently chamfered

fig 2. A Georgian mahogany tabletop bureau with a slanted writing slope, brass drop handles, a single drawer, and an attached carved tilting mirror.
fig 2. Antique Bureau Mirror, English, Dressing Table, Boudoir, Georgian, Circa 1800

Good reflective quality to the plate, with a bright appearance

Fall-front bureau base and lower drawer with brass lock escutcheons — key present

Drawer boxes crafted from oak, each in pleasingly clean order

fig 3. A Georgian mahogany tabletop bureau with a slanted writing slope, brass drop handles, a single drawer, and an attached carved tilting mirror.
fig 3. Antique Bureau Mirror, English, Dressing Table, Boudoir, Georgian, Circa 1800

Small brass pulls access the set of six drawers behind the fall front

Sliding lopers support the fall front when open, each dressed with a small pull

Wide lower drawer dressed with drop handles upon brass decorative back plates

fig 4. A Georgian mahogany tabletop bureau with a slanted writing slope, brass drop handles, a single drawer, and an attached carved tilting mirror.
fig 4. Antique Bureau Mirror, English, Dressing Table, Boudoir, Georgian, Circa 1800

The whole raised upon a pair of shaped front feet, with bracket feet to rear

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This is a charming antique bureau mirror, presenting a delightful mirror plate above a useful suite of storage drawers, perfect for organising a dressing table.
London Fine Antiques

Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the home.

fig 5. A Georgian mahogany tabletop bureau with a slanted writing slope, brass drop handles, a single drawer, and an attached carved tilting mirror.
fig 5. Antique Bureau Mirror, English, Dressing Table, Boudoir, Georgian, Circa 1800

Dimensions:

Max Width: 47cm (18.5'')

Closed Depth: 21.5cm (8.5'')

Extended Depth: 32.5cm (12.75'')

Max Height: 72cm (28.25'')

Mirror Plate Width: 24.5cm (9.75'')

Mirror Plate Height: 30.5cm (12'')

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

fig 6. A Georgian mahogany tabletop bureau with a slanted writing slope, brass drop handles, a single drawer, and an attached carved tilting mirror.
fig 6. Antique Bureau Mirror, English, Dressing Table, Boudoir, Georgian, Circa 1800

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: 24668

Height
72cm (28.35")
Width
47cm (18.50")
Depth
21.5cm (8.46")
Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this Georgian Mahogany Bureau Mirror to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1091122
Dealers Internal Ref
24668
London Fine Antiques
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Antique Bureau Mirror, English, Dressing Table, Boudoir, Georgian, Circa 1800

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A Georgian mahogany tabletop bureau with a slanted writing slope, brass drop handles, a single drawer, and an attached carved tilting mirror.
Antique Bureau Mirror, English, Dressing Table, Boudoir, Georgian, Circa 1800
Ref: SA1091122
A Georgian mahogany tabletop bureau with a slanted writing slope, brass drop handles, a single drawer, and an attached carved tilting mirror.
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A Georgian bureau mirror is a compact tabletop furniture piece featuring a slanted writing flap above small drawers, surmounted by an adjustable swing mirror. Originating in 18th-century Britain, these multi-functional items were designed for placement on chest of drawers or tables in dressing rooms and boudoirs.

Primary cabinet woods included dense Cuban or West Indian mahogany, prized for its deep tone and grain pattern. Secondary timbers such as pine or oak formed the interior drawer linings, accompanied by cast brass drop handles and hand-silvered mercury glass mirrors.

Authentic pieces display hand-cut dovetail joints on small drawers, hand-planed backboards, and natural timber shrinkage over time. The brassware typically shows original cast pin construction, while original mirror plates often exhibit subtle oxidisation and characteristic grey speckling.

Place the unit atop a flat surface such as a hallway sideboard, bedroom chest, or vanity unit to serve as a focal anchor. It provides functional surface storage for small everyday items while reflecting light to enlarge compact spaces.

Dust surfaces regularly using a soft, dry lint-free cloth, avoiding spray polishes containing silicones or solvents. Apply a thin coat of natural beeswax polish annually, buffing gently along the grain to maintain the patinated surface finish.
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