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Antique Victorian Quality Mahogany Cheval Mirror
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Antique Victorian Quality Mahogany Cheval Mirror

19th century
Description

Antique Victorian quality mahogany cheval mirror having the original mirror in an arched top, mahogany frame with a moulded edge supported by scroll shaped supports standing on a serpentine shaped mahogany platform with cabriole legs and scroll feet original with porcelain castors

A lovely example boasting a good colour and of desirable proportions

Dimensions:

Height 143 cm (56.29 in)

Width 71 cm (27.95 in)

Depth 52 cm (20.47 in)

Dated 1860

Physical Dimensions
Height
143cm (56.30")
Width
71cm (27.95")
Depth
52cm (20.47")
Declaration

London City Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Cheval Mirror to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1165892
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2255
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Description
Antique Victorian quality mahogany cheval mirror having the original mirror in an arched top, mahogany frame with a moulded edge supported by scroll shaped supports standing on a serpentine shaped mahogany platform with cabriole legs and scroll feet original with porcelain castors

A lovely example boasting a good colour and of desirable proportions

Dimensions:

Height 143 cm (56.29 in)

Width 71 cm (27.95 in)

Depth 52 cm (20.47 in)

Dated 1860

Height
143cm (56.30")
Width
71cm (27.95")
Depth
52cm (20.47")
Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Cheval Mirror to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1165892
Dealers Internal Ref
2255
London City Antiques
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At london city antiques we specialise in fine english antiques

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A Victorian mahogany cheval mirror with an arched glass plate mounted between carved upright supports on a plinth base.
Antique Victorian Quality Mahogany Cheval Mirror
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A Victorian mahogany cheval mirror with an arched glass plate mounted between carved upright supports on a plinth base.
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A Victorian cheval mirror is a full-length freestanding dressing mirror supported by two upright posts attached to a sturdy base. Introduced in the late eighteenth century and refined during the Victorian period, the glass plate pivots on swivels to allow full-body viewing from various angles.

Victorian cheval mirrors were commonly constructed using dense hardwoods such as mahogany, rosewood, and walnut. The frame houses a heavy silvered glass plate, and the base often incorporates turned uprights, scroll feet, and brass or ceramic castors for mobility.

Authentic nineteenth-century cheval mirrors typically feature hand-carved joinery, original brass thumb-screws or friction hinges for tilting, and period-appropriate castors beneath a weighted plinth. Examining the reverse of the frame often reveals hand-sawn timber backing panels and secondary woods like pine or oak.

A Victorian cheval mirror can be placed in a dressing room, bedroom corner, or hallway to add visual depth and reflect light. Pairing dark mahogany with contemporary neutral paint schemes creates a balanced contrast between period craftsmanship and modern minimalism.

Dust the timber frame regularly with a soft microfiber cloth and apply a natural beeswax polish occasionally to preserve the wood finish. Avoid harsh chemical cleaners on the mirror glass, spraying glass cleaner onto a cloth first rather than directly onto the mirror to protect the wooden frame and original silvering.
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