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Early 18th Century Walnut Toilet Mirror
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Early 18th Century Walnut Toilet Mirror

18th century
Sold 10 January 2025 · The Old Cinema
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Description

A fine example of an early 18th-century walnut toilet mirror, this piece features a rectangular mirror within a gracefully arched frame. The mirror is flanked by brass finials and side adjustment knobs, allowing for tilting to the desired angle. It is set atop a base with three drawers, offering storage.

Physical Dimensions
Height
62.5cm (24.61")
Width
39cm (15.35")
Depth
21.5cm (8.46")
Declaration

The Old Cinema has dated this Walnut Toilet Mirror to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1104157
Dealers Internal Reference
45382
Description
A fine example of an early 18th-century walnut toilet mirror, this piece features a rectangular mirror within a gracefully arched frame.
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The mirror is flanked by brass finials and side adjustment knobs, allowing for tilting to the desired angle.
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It is set atop a base with three drawers, offering storage.

Height
62.5cm (24.61")
Width
39cm (15.35")
Depth
21.5cm (8.46")
Date of Manufacture

The Old Cinema has dated this Walnut Toilet Mirror to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1104157
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45382
The Old Cinema
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2020
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An early 18th-century walnut toilet mirror with an arched frame, pivoting side arms, and a stepped base containing three small drawers with brass fittings. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An early 18th-century walnut toilet mirror with an arched frame, pivoting side arms, and a stepped base containing three small drawers with brass fittings. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Early 18th Century Walnut Toilet Mirror

Archive II An early 18th-century walnut toilet mirror with an arched frame, pivoting side arms, and a stepped base containing three small drawers with brass fittings. View II
Archive III An early 18th-century walnut toilet mirror with an arched frame, pivoting side arms, and a stepped base containing three small drawers with brass fittings. View III
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An early 18th-century walnut toilet mirror with an arched frame, pivoting side arms, and a stepped base containing three small drawers with brass fittings.
Early 18th Century Walnut Toilet Mirror
Ref: SA1104157
An early 18th-century walnut toilet mirror with an arched frame, pivoting side arms, and a stepped base containing three small drawers with brass fittings.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectTable Mirrors
  • Period18th century
  • StyleQueen Anne
  • MaterialWalnut, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsArched mirror plate, Pivoting brass side screws, Dovetailed base drawers, Bracket feet
  • SizeH 62.5 cm (25 in) x W 39 cm (15 in) x D 21.5 cm (8 in)

FAQs

Keep the piece away from direct sunlight and fluctuating humidity to protect the wood finish and prevent veneer lifting. Clean the glass with a soft, dry cloth or a minimally damp microfiber cloth, avoiding harsh chemical cleaners that could damage the antique silvering or the surrounding timber.

Such an object can be placed atop a contemporary credenza, a traditional chest of drawers, or a minimalist dressing table to add historical texture and reflective depth. Its compact scale allows it to function as a focal point on console tables or deep window sills without overwhelming the room.

Authentic pieces from this period often feature original hand-bevelled mirror plates with minor oxidisation, subtle cross-banding or feather-banding veneers, and hand-forged iron or brass fixings. Secondary woods and traditional joinery methods, such as pegged joints and early dovetailing, provide further verification of age.

These pieces were typically constructed using solid hardwoods and veneers such as walnut, mahogany, or oak, often applied over pine or deal secondary woods. Construction features frequently include hand-cut dovetail joints on the small drawers, turned brass finials, and pivot hardware to adjust the angle of the glass.

A toilet mirror, also known as a dressing glass, is a small adjustable mirror mounted on a miniature chest of drawers or stand. They became popular in the late 17th and early 18th centuries as personal grooming became more refined among the wealthy.
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