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Mahogany Horseshoe Mirror with Deep Bevelled Plate and Brass Hooks
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Mahogany Horseshoe Mirror with Deep Bevelled Plate and Brass Hooks

19th century
Description

Antique mahogany horseshoe mirror with deep bevelled plate and original brass hooks, coat and hat rack. Circa 1880.

Physical Dimensions
Height
75cm (29.53")
Width
75cm (29.53")
Depth
15.2cm (5.98")
Declaration

David Griffith Antiques has dated this Mahogany Horseshoe Hall Mirror to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1147266
Dealers Internal Reference
67645
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Description
Antique mahogany horseshoe mirror with deep bevelled plate and original brass hooks, coat and hat rack. Circa 1880.
Height
75cm (29.53")
Width
75cm (29.53")
Depth
15.2cm (5.98")
Date of Manufacture

David Griffith Antiques has dated this Mahogany Horseshoe Hall Mirror to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1147266
Dealers Internal Ref
67645
David Griffith Antiques
David Griffith Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2019

Specialising in library, hall and club room furniture, leather seating and writing tables, campaign and travelling furniture.

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An antique carved mahogany wall-mounted hall rack featuring a central horseshoe-shaped bevelled mirror, intricate carved cresting, and multiple brass coat hooks.
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Archive I An antique carved mahogany wall-mounted hall rack featuring a central horseshoe-shaped bevelled mirror, intricate carved cresting, and multiple brass coat hooks.

Mahogany Horseshoe Mirror with Deep Bevelled Plate and Brass Hooks

Archive II An antique carved mahogany wall-mounted hall rack featuring a central horseshoe-shaped bevelled mirror, intricate carved cresting, and multiple brass coat hooks. View II
Archive III An antique carved mahogany wall-mounted hall rack featuring a central horseshoe-shaped bevelled mirror, intricate carved cresting, and multiple brass coat hooks. View III
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David Griffith Antiques

David Griffith Antiques
Telephone 020 7226 1126 or 07976 800 062
Location
17 Camden Passage
Islington
London
N1 8EA
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/davidgriffithantiques
Verified Since Aug 2019
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David Griffith Antiques
David Griffith Antiques
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An antique carved mahogany wall-mounted hall rack featuring a central horseshoe-shaped bevelled mirror, intricate carved cresting, and multiple brass coat hooks.
Mahogany Horseshoe Mirror with Deep Bevelled Plate and Brass Hooks
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An antique carved mahogany wall-mounted hall rack featuring a central horseshoe-shaped bevelled mirror, intricate carved cresting, and multiple brass coat hooks.
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  • ObjectHall Racks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian Equestrian
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass, Glass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsHorseshoe mirror frame, carved scroll pediment, fluted pilasters, brass hooks
  • SizeH 75 cm (30 in) x W 75 cm (30 in) x D 15.2 cm (6 in)

This Victorian equestrian hall rack originates from 1880, produced in warm brown mahogany with brass hooks and a glass mirror plate. The architectural wall-mounted piece incorporates an intricate carved scroll pediment at the top, fluted pilasters flanking the central horseshoe-shaped mirror frame, and a lower shelf fitted with multiple brass coat hooks. Three matching brass hat hooks sit along the upper cornice below the cresting, complemented by linear mouldings and detailed relief carvings across the timber surface. Measuring 75 cm high, 75 cm wide, and 15.2 cm deep, the unit functions as a practical storage and grooming accessory. Homeowners place this traditional furnishing beside the front door in an entrance hall or boot room for hanging coats, hats, and scarves while checking appearance before departure.

FAQs

During the late Victorian and Edwardian eras, equestrian motifs were widely favoured in decorative arts to symbolise good fortune and country pursuits. The inclusion of a horseshoe motif in hallway furniture served as a welcoming emblem for guests while reflecting the owners sporting interests.

19th-century hall mirrors were predominantly constructed from dense hardwoods such as mahogany or oak. They featured hand-turned or carved ornamentation, cast brass or iron hanging hooks, and thick plate glass mirrors with bevelled edges.

Authentic period pieces exhibit hand-cut joinery, original brass hardware showing mild surface oxidisation, and hand-carved scrollwork. Additionally, the mirror plate should feature hand-cut bevels and subtle age spots or desilvering along the back.

Mount the mirror above an entry console table or bench in a hallway or boot room to serve as a functional focal point. Pair it with modern neutral walls or patterned heritage wallpaper to contrast the dark timber tones.

Dust the wood regularly with a soft dry cloth and apply beeswax periodically along the grain to nourish the timber. Clean the brass hooks using a soft cloth without harsh chemical polish to preserve the aged patina, and wipe the glass with an alcohol-based cleaner applied to a microfiber cloth.
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