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18th Century Walnut Toilet Mirror
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for sale €1,404     $1,524
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18th Century Walnut Toilet Mirror

18th century
For Sale by Holmes Antiques
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A really charming little early George II 18th Century Walnut Toilet mirror of truly outstanding colour and patina in super condition. Made in choice cuts of burr and figured Walnut with gilt slip and cross grain moulding to the border of the mirror plate, sitting on caddy moulded box with three shaped drawers, retaining the original ogee bracket feet and brass finials. The drawer linings are beautifully made in solid walnut, the bevelled mirror plate is an old replacement and has only slight distressing to the glass.

The best example of its type we've seen in some time, certainly one for the connoisseur. From the estate of a collector in West Sussex.

Physical Dimensions
Height
64cm (25.20")
Width
42cm (16.54")
Depth
22cm (8.66")
Declaration

Holmes Antiques has dated this Antique Walnut Toilet Mirror to the 18th Century.

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SA1113192
Dealers Notes

Holmes Antiques was established in 1932

We are a family business with a shop on Haworth Main Street in West Yorkshire.

We specialise in early English furniture

With the emphasis on quality, originality, colour and surface.

David Holmes has developed a reputation in the antique trade as one of the country's leading experts on early English Oak, Walnut and Mahogany furniture.

Christian Holmes is the 4th generation of the family to deal in Antique furniture

www.holmesantiques.co.uk

Description
A really charming little early George II 18th Century Walnut Toilet mirror of truly outstanding colour and patina in super condition. Made in choice cuts of burr and figured Walnut with gilt slip and cross grain moulding to the border of the mirror plate, sitting on caddy moulded box with three shaped drawers, retaining the original ogee bracket feet and brass finials.
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The drawer linings are beautifully made in solid walnut, the bevelled mirror plate is an old replacement and has only slight distressing to the glass.
Holmes Antiques

The best example of its type we've seen in some time, certainly one for the connoisseur. From the estate of a collector in West Sussex.

Height
64cm (25.20")
Width
42cm (16.54")
Depth
22cm (8.66")
Date of Manufacture

Holmes Antiques has dated this Antique Walnut Toilet Mirror to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1113192
Holmes Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2011

Leading experts on early english oak, walnut and mahogany furniture. Established in 1932.

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Archive I An 18th-century walnut toilet mirror featuring a rectangular adjustable glass frame resting above a three-drawer box base with brass handles.

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Holmes Antiques
Telephone 07729 347 159
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West Yorkshire
United Kingdom
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An 18th-century walnut toilet mirror featuring a rectangular adjustable glass frame resting above a three-drawer box base with brass handles.
18th Century Walnut Toilet Mirror
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An 18th-century walnut toilet mirror featuring a rectangular adjustable glass frame resting above a three-drawer box base with brass handles.
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  • ObjectToilet Mirrors
  • Period18th century
  • StyleQueen Anne
  • MaterialWalnut, Brass, Glass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsBurr walnut veneer, Box drawer base, Bracket feet, Brass swing handles
  • SizeH 64 cm (25 in) x W 42 cm (17 in) x D 22 cm (9 in)

This 18th century Queen Anne toilet mirror displays a warm brown palette across its burr and figured walnut construction. The adjustable rectangular glass frame incorporates a gilt slip and cross grain moulding to the border, flanked by turned brass finials at the uprights and small swing handles at the sides. Below, a caddy moulded base holds three drawers fitted with decorative brass hardware, all supported by ogee bracket feet. The piece measures 64 cm high, 42 cm wide and 22 cm deep. Suitable for domestic placement on a chest of drawers, dressing table or sideboard top, this item provides functional surface storage alongside a reflective glass surface for everyday grooming routines. The compact footprint integrates easily into traditional bedroom settings or country house interiors while offering display space for small personal accessories within the lower box drawers.

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A toilet mirror, also known as a dressing or swing mirror, was designed to sit atop a dressing table or chest of drawers in 18th-century bedrooms. These pieces featured an adjustable mirror frame mounted on upright supports, usually set onto a low box base containing small drawers for storing grooming accessories and jewellery.

High-end 18th-century toilet mirrors were constructed with solid timber carcasses, frequently veneered with highly figured burr walnut, mahogany, or crossbanded woods. Functional metalwork included cast brass drop handles, brass finials, metal side-screws for holding the tilt angle, and gilded inner moulding slips.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-cut dovetail joints on the small box drawers, hand-sawn backboards, and original mercury-backed glass plates showing light silvering degradation or oxidisation. The walnut veneer typically demonstrates natural shrinkage cracks, unevenness, and a deep patina created by centuries of natural aging.

Place the toilet mirror on a console table, modern dresser, or sideboard to create a focal point within a bedroom or hallway. Combining dark walnut timber and period brassware against neutral walls or modern textured objects balances classical craftsmanship with contemporary design schemes.

Dust the wooden surfaces regularly using a clean, soft cloth and apply a natural beeswax polish once or twice annually along the direction of the wood grain. Clean the glass carefully with a dry microfibre cloth, keeping moisture away from the surrounding veneer and gilded mouldings.
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