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A Regency Period Toilet Mirror
Christine Kavanagh Antiques
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Christine Kavanagh Antiques

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A Regency Period Toilet Mirror

19th century
Description

A beautiful example of a period toilet or dressing table mirror in mahogany. Fine design, timber and colour. The bevelled plate is in good condition and is original, with minor blemishes. The pivot action is in good working order and holds the plate well at an adjustable angle. Overall slightly larger that average scale C1830.

Physical Dimensions
Height
70cm (27.56")
Width
70cm (27.56")
Depth
29cm (11.42")
Declaration

Christine Kavanagh Antiques has dated this Regency Mahogany Toilet Mirror to the Regency era.

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SA1185923
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Description
A beautiful example of a period toilet or dressing table mirror in mahogany. Fine design, timber and colour. The bevelled plate is in good condition and is original, with minor blemishes. The pivot action is in good working order and holds the plate well at an adjustable angle. Overall slightly larger that average scale C1830.
Height
70cm (27.56")
Width
70cm (27.56")
Depth
29cm (11.42")
Date of Manufacture

Christine Kavanagh Antiques has dated this Regency Mahogany Toilet Mirror to the Regency era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1185923
Christine Kavanagh Antiques
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Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2020

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A Regency mahogany toilet mirror featuring a rectangular glass plate suspended between two carved scroll supports above a moulded plinth base.
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Archive I A Regency mahogany toilet mirror featuring a rectangular glass plate suspended between two carved scroll supports above a moulded plinth base.

A Regency period toilet mirror

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Christine Kavanagh Antiques

Christine Kavanagh Antiques
Telephone 01777 871 080 or 07850 463 173
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1 - 3 Castlegate
Newark
Nottinghamshire
NG24 1AZ
United Kingdom
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A Regency mahogany toilet mirror featuring a rectangular glass plate suspended between two carved scroll supports above a moulded plinth base.
A Regency period toilet mirror
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A Regency mahogany toilet mirror featuring a rectangular glass plate suspended between two carved scroll supports above a moulded plinth base.
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A Regency period toilet mirror, also known as a dressing glass, is a tabletop swing mirror designed during the early 19th century in Britain. These mirrors feature adjustable rectangular or oval frames suspended between vertical carved supports mounted on a plinth base.

Flame mahogany, rosewood, and oak were the primary timbers utilised, often accented with brass fittings or ebony inlay. The mirror plate was constructed using silvered glass, held securely within a moulded timber frame.

Authentic pieces display hand-carved architectural details such as scroll or lyre supports, reeded borders, and dovetail joinery on the plinth base. Original mirror plates frequently display age-related oxidation or foxing, and the timber underside shows historical hand-sawn markings.

Position the mirror atop a contemporary chest of drawers, console table, or vanity unit to create a focal point. Combine the dark timber finish with modern ceramic accessories, neutral tones, and simple brass lighting.

Dust the wooden frame using a soft, dry lint-free cloth and apply a natural beeswax polish periodically, buffing in the direction of the wood grain. Avoid using liquid glass cleaners directly on historic mirror glass to prevent silvering degradation.
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