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Mirror Folk Art Rare Property of Victor Chinnery C1840
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Mirror Folk Art Rare Property of Victor Chinnery C1840

19th century
Sold 30 April 2025 · Cloverleaf Home Interiors
This “Mirror Folk Art Rare Property of Victor Chinnery C1840” found a buyer.

It was listed by Cloverleaf Home Interiors. Sold pieces stay on Sellingantiques as a record of what has passed through, and the next one is rarely far away.

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Description

Here we have a wonderful rare folk art mirror once the property of Victor Chinnery c1840. This Walnut and Pine mirror has fantastic colour and patina. Owned by Victor Chinnery the author and authority on British vernacular furniture. The frame is beautifully turned and retains the original mirror plate. Below there is a box section with single drawer. A lovely folk art piece in great retail condition ready for your collection. The dimensions are 41 cm high 31 cm wide 18 cm deep.

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The best price for this item is always direct from Cloverleaf Home Interiors.

01953 483 691 / 07919040909

This item can be viewed at Cloverleaf Home Interiors where it can be collected from. Alternatively it can be delivered anywhere mainland UK for a fee of £15. Please be aware delivery can take up to 15 business days maximum. Please take this into consideration when leaving feedback.

Cloverleaf Home Interiors is a family run business providing excellent personal customer service. We operate from our 18th/19th century barn conversions in rural Norfolk. We have a friendly relaxed approach, which our frequently returning and new clients enjoy.

Here at Cloverleaf Home Interiors we are committed to providing excellent customer service. Our genuine high quality antiques are often purchased from private homes and we make sure that every item that leaves us is in the best possible condition. We can also offer a home approval service or source pieces on request and offer a full refund if you are not satisfied. Our aim is to save our customers time and money ensuring there is no risk to the customer when buying antiques through our showroom or via the internet.

Cloverleaf Home Interiors £15 delivery retail quality

Date of Manufacture

Cloverleaf Home Interiors has dated this Antique Wooden Shaving Mirror to the Victorian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
41cm (16.14")
Width
31cm (12.20")
Depth
18cm (7.09")
Reference Numbers
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SA1113807
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Description
Here we have a wonderful rare folk art mirror once the property of Victor Chinnery c1840. This Walnut and Pine mirror has fantastic colour and patina. Owned by Victor Chinnery the author and authority on British vernacular furniture. The frame is beautifully turned and retains the original mirror plate. Below there is a box section with single drawer. A lovely folk art piece in great retail condition ready for your collection. The dimensions are 41 cm high 31 cm wide 18 cm deep.
fig 1. A small antique wooden swing mirror featuring a pivoted rectangular glass frame atop a rectangular box base with a single small drawer and turned upright supports.
fig 1. Mirror Folk Art Rare Property of Victor Chinnery C1840

Buy from a trusted LAPADA dealer

The best price for this item is always direct from Cloverleaf Home Interiors.

01953 483 691 / 07919040909

This item can be viewed at Cloverleaf Home Interiors where it can be collected from. Alternatively it can be delivered anywhere mainland UK for a fee of £15. Please be aware delivery can take up to 15 business days maximum. Please take this into consideration when leaving feedback.

fig 2. A small antique wooden swing mirror featuring a pivoted rectangular glass frame atop a rectangular box base with a single small drawer and turned upright supports.
fig 2. Mirror Folk Art Rare Property of Victor Chinnery C1840

Cloverleaf Home Interiors is a family run business providing excellent personal customer service. We operate from our 18th/19th century barn conversions in rural Norfolk. We have a friendly relaxed approach, which our frequently returning and new clients enjoy.

Here at Cloverleaf Home Interiors we are committed to providing excellent customer service.

“
Our genuine high quality antiques are often purchased from private homes and we make sure that every item that leaves us is in the best possible condition.
Cloverleaf Home Interiors

We can also offer a home approval service or source pieces on request and offer a full refund if you are not satisfied. Our aim is to save our customers time and money ensuring there is no risk to the customer when buying antiques through our showroom or via the internet.

Cloverleaf Home Interiors £15 delivery retail quality

Date of Manufacture

Cloverleaf Home Interiors has dated this Antique Wooden Shaving Mirror to the Victorian era.

Height
41cm (16.14")
Width
31cm (12.20")
Depth
18cm (7.09")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1113807
Cloverleaf Home Interiors
Cloverleaf Home Interiors
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2010

We are a family business and stock 17th, 18th and 19th century furniture.

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Cloverleaf Home Interiors Profile Page

Trade Associations

Cloverleaf Home Interiors is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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A small antique wooden swing mirror featuring a pivoted rectangular glass frame atop a rectangular box base with a single small drawer and turned upright supports. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A small antique wooden swing mirror featuring a pivoted rectangular glass frame atop a rectangular box base with a single small drawer and turned upright supports. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Mirror Folk Art Rare Property of Victor Chinnery C1840

Archive II A small antique wooden swing mirror featuring a pivoted rectangular glass frame atop a rectangular box base with a single small drawer and turned upright supports. View II
Archive III A small antique wooden swing mirror featuring a pivoted rectangular glass frame atop a rectangular box base with a single small drawer and turned upright supports. View III
Archive IV A small antique wooden swing mirror featuring a pivoted rectangular glass frame atop a rectangular box base with a single small drawer and turned upright supports. View IV
Archive V A small antique wooden swing mirror featuring a pivoted rectangular glass frame atop a rectangular box base with a single small drawer and turned upright supports. View V
Archive VI A small antique wooden swing mirror featuring a pivoted rectangular glass frame atop a rectangular box base with a single small drawer and turned upright supports. View VI
Archive VII A small antique wooden swing mirror featuring a pivoted rectangular glass frame atop a rectangular box base with a single small drawer and turned upright supports. View VII
Archive VIII A small antique wooden swing mirror featuring a pivoted rectangular glass frame atop a rectangular box base with a single small drawer and turned upright supports. View VIII
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Telephone 07919 040 909 or 01953 483 691
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NR171DJ
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Items Sold 3,095
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A small antique wooden swing mirror featuring a pivoted rectangular glass frame atop a rectangular box base with a single small drawer and turned upright supports.
Mirror folk art rare property of Victor Chinnery c1840
Ref: SA1113807
A small antique wooden swing mirror featuring a pivoted rectangular glass frame atop a rectangular box base with a single small drawer and turned upright supports.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectMirrors
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialMahogany, Pine, Glass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsTurned uprights, Pivoted frame, Box base with drawer
  • SizeH 41 cm (16 in) x W 31 cm (12 in) x D 18 cm (7 in)

FAQs

Swing mirrors, also known as dressing or toilet glasses, became popular in the late 17th century and evolved through various stylistic periods including Georgian, Regency, and Victorian eras, often featuring pivoted frames mounted on box bases with small drawers.

These pieces were typically crafted from solid native or imported hardwoods such as oak, mahogany, walnut, and pine, frequently incorporating hand-blown or early cast mirror glass with mercury or silver nitrate backing.

Authenticity is determined by examining construction techniques such as hand-cut dovetail joints on drawers, timber shrinkage, historical tool marks, original secondary woods, and the natural ageing, foxing, or oxidisation of the mirror plate.

Placing this object on a minimalist console table, chest of drawers, or mantelpiece provides a contrasting focal point, blending historical texture and craftsmanship with modern minimalist or eclectic decor schemes.

Preservation involves keeping the piece away from direct sunlight and fluctuating humidity levels to protect the wood and veneer, applying occasional microcrystalline wax, and cleaning the mirror plate with a dry or barely damp cloth without harsh chemicals.
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