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Antique Georgian Period Mahogany Vanity Mirror
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Antique Georgian Period Mahogany Vanity Mirror

19th century
Sold 10 April 2025 · Marylebone Antiques
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A wonderful antique Georgian period mahogany vanity mirror. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1790-1810 period.

It is of very fine quality and is a lovely size, designed to be placed on a table or chest top. The mirror has a bevelled edge, and can be detached and tilted to adjust the angle. The mahogany frame has inlaid satin wood around the edge, there are also scrolled gilded embellishments. It stands on a splayed mahogany base.

This is in lovely original condition, with just some minor surface wear, and a little spotting in places to the silvered backing of the mirror.

Width – 16 inches , 41 cm

Depth – 8 inches , 20 cm

Height – 23 inches , 59 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
59cm (23.23")
Width
41cm (16.14")
Depth
20cm (7.87")
Declaration

Marylebone Antiques has dated this Georgian Mahogany Vanity Mirror to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1131136
Dealers Internal Reference
10125
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Description
A wonderful antique Georgian period mahogany vanity mirror. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1790-1810 period.

It is of very fine quality and is a lovely size, designed to be placed on a table or chest top. The mirror has a bevelled edge, and can be detached and tilted to adjust the angle.

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The mahogany frame has inlaid satin wood around the edge, there are also scrolled gilded embellishments.
Marylebone Antiques

It stands on a splayed mahogany base.

fig 1. An antique oval mahogany vanity mirror with brass adjustment knobs mounted on a shaped wooden stand with splayed feet.
fig 1. Antique Georgian Period Mahogany Vanity Mirror

This is in lovely original condition, with just some minor surface wear, and a little spotting in places to the silvered backing of the mirror.

Width – 16 inches , 41 cm

Depth – 8 inches , 20 cm

Height – 23 inches , 59 cm

Height
59cm (23.23")
Width
41cm (16.14")
Depth
20cm (7.87")
Date of Manufacture

Marylebone Antiques has dated this Georgian Mahogany Vanity Mirror to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1131136
Dealers Internal Ref
10125
Marylebone Antiques
Marylebone Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2012

Specialist in english, french and swedish antique furniture & decorative items circa 1750-1950s.

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An antique oval mahogany vanity mirror with brass adjustment knobs mounted on a shaped wooden stand with splayed feet.
Antique Georgian Period Mahogany Vanity Mirror
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An antique oval mahogany vanity mirror with brass adjustment knobs mounted on a shaped wooden stand with splayed feet.
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  • ObjectMirrors
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass, Glass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsOval mirror plate, Brass pivot screws, Splayed bracket feet
  • SizeH 59 cm (23 in) x W 41 cm (16 in) x D 20 cm (8 in)

A Georgian vanity mirror, often referred to as a dressing glass, is a tabletop mirror popular during the 18th and early 19th centuries, designed to sit atop a chest of drawers or dressing table for grooming purposes.

These mirrors were traditionally constructed using fine timbers such as mahogany, walnut, or oak, often featuring brass pivot hardware, hand-silvered glass plates, and secondary woods like pine or oak in the internal framing.

Authentic pieces typically exhibit period joinery such as dovetailing, hand-bevelled or mercury glass with natural oxidisation, original brass fixings, and dense, aged timber patination rather than modern synthetic finishes.

An antique dressing mirror can be placed on a modern chest of drawers, a sleek sideboard, or a console table to introduce historical warmth, organic texture, and reflective light into a contemporary space.

Preserve the piece by keeping it out of direct sunlight to prevent timber fading, applying occasional microcrystalline wax to nourish the wood, and cleaning the glass with a soft, dry cloth without harsh chemical sprays.
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