2,034  PAGES BROWSED TODAY PAGES TODAY 0 ANTIQUES UPLOADED TODAYNEW ARRIVALS
LATEST STOCK
Sort Order
Items Per Page
Browse Categories
Sort order
Relevant Links
Items per page
ID #SA1202003
FOR SALE
£2,750
Email
Save
Early 18th Century Georgian Walnut Dressing Table Mirror
S and S Timms Antiques Ltd
for sale €3,218     $3,493
£2,750
S and S Timms Antiques Ltd

S and S Timms Antiques Ltd

Sellingantiques Verified Since Sep 2007
View Dealers Stock Page
  • Trade Associations
    S and S Timms Antiques Ltd is a registered member of LAPADA  BADA  CINOA
Id #SA1202003
PDF SHARE
SAVE

Early 18th Century Georgian Walnut Dressing Table Mirror

18th century
Description

An Extremely Attractive George I Period Walnut Dressing Table Mirror, Having Probably Original Mirror Plate, Set Within Attractive Carved Fretwork And Moulded Swing Frame, Over Elegant Stepped Bas, Having Five Drawers And One Central Cupboard Door With Herringbone Banded Decoration And Original Brasswear, Raised On Original Shaped Ogee Bracket Feet.

Dressing table mirrors, often referred to as “toilet mirrors”were made from the beginning of the 18th Century onwards.

Designed to sit atop a dressing table, or chest of drawers, in the bedroom or dressing room they are found in a huge variety of sizes, woods, shapes, sizes and qualities.

This example is particularly attractive and nice because it is relatively early when compared to most, dating to the early 18th Century and also it is constructed slightly differently to most that you will see in terms of the drawers being arranged around a central cupboard door, which really adds to the overall aesthetics of the peace.

Although originally designed to sit on top of a dressing table it is of course most versatile and would suit a whole variety of locations around the home.

The mirror plate could well be original and has certainly aged appropriately, but we cannot be certain of its originality. It is still very much fit for its original purpose however despite the signs of age. Overall the item is in very good condition with just a few knicks, scrapes, scratches, scuffs and old historic repairs. It also appears that a couple of the feet may have lost a slither of wood from the bottom of them.

As with all the items which we offer for sale it has been naturally wax polished, in our workshops, by our highly skilled furniture restorers, before being offered for sale, ensuring that it is ready for immediate use.

Circa 1720.

Height 26in.

Width 14in.

Depth 9in.

Declaration

S and S Timms Antiques Ltd has dated this Georgian Walnut Dressing Mirror to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1202003
Dealers Internal Reference
9837
Dealers Notes

A Careful Selection Of High Quality Town And Country Furniture For The Home From The 17th, 18th, 19th And Early 20th Centuries.

Members Of BADA, LAPADA & CINOA.

UK Delivery Available At Reasonable Rates.

Worldwide Shipping Arranged.

Description
An Extremely Attractive George I Period Walnut Dressing Table Mirror, Having Probably Original Mirror Plate, Set Within Attractive Carved Fretwork And Moulded Swing Frame, Over Elegant Stepped Bas, Having Five Drawers And One Central Cupboard Door With Herringbone Banded Decoration And Original Brasswear, Raised On Original Shaped Ogee Bracket Feet.
Dressing table mirrors, often referred to as “toilet mirrors”were made from the beginning of the 18th Century onwards.
S and S Timms Antiques Ltd
fig 1. An early 18th-century Georgian walnut dressing table mirror featuring a shaped carved cresting, turned supports, and a base with miniature drawers and a central arch.
fig 1. Early 18th Century Georgian Walnut Dressing Table Mirror

Designed to sit atop a dressing table, or chest of drawers, in the bedroom or dressing room they are found in a huge variety of sizes, woods, shapes, sizes and qualities.

This example is particularly attractive and nice because it is relatively early when compared to most, dating to the early 18th Century and also it is constructed slightly differently to most that you will see in terms of the drawers being arranged around a central cupboard door, which really adds to the overall aesthetics of the peace.

fig 2. An early 18th-century Georgian walnut dressing table mirror featuring a shaped carved cresting, turned supports, and a base with miniature drawers and a central arch.
fig 2. Early 18th Century Georgian Walnut Dressing Table Mirror

Although originally designed to sit on top of a dressing table it is of course most versatile and would suit a whole variety of locations around the home.

The mirror plate could well be original and has certainly aged appropriately, but we cannot be certain of its originality. It is still very much fit for its original purpose however despite the signs of age. Overall the item is in very good condition with just a few knicks, scrapes, scratches, scuffs and old historic repairs. It also appears that a couple of the feet may have lost a slither of wood from the bottom of them.

fig 3. An early 18th-century Georgian walnut dressing table mirror featuring a shaped carved cresting, turned supports, and a base with miniature drawers and a central arch.
fig 3. Early 18th Century Georgian Walnut Dressing Table Mirror

As with all the items which we offer for sale it has been naturally wax polished, in our workshops, by our highly skilled furniture restorers, before being offered for sale, ensuring that it is ready for immediate use.

Circa 1720.

Height 26in.

Width 14in.

Depth 9in.

Date of Manufacture

S and S Timms Antiques Ltd has dated this Georgian Walnut Dressing Mirror to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1202003
Dealers Internal Ref
9837
S and S Timms Antiques Ltd
S and S Timms Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2007
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the S and S Timms Antiques Ltd Profile Page

Trade Associations

S and S Timms Antiques Ltd is a registered member of LAPADA  BADA  CINOA

PDF SHARE
SAVE
An early 18th-century Georgian walnut dressing table mirror featuring a shaped carved cresting, turned supports, and a base with miniature drawers and a central arch.
1 / 15
Archive I An early 18th-century Georgian walnut dressing table mirror featuring a shaped carved cresting, turned supports, and a base with miniature drawers and a central arch.

Early 18th Century Georgian Walnut Dressing Table Mirror

Archive II An early 18th-century Georgian walnut dressing table mirror featuring a shaped carved cresting, turned supports, and a base with miniature drawers and a central arch. View II
Archive III An early 18th-century Georgian walnut dressing table mirror featuring a shaped carved cresting, turned supports, and a base with miniature drawers and a central arch. View III
Archive IV An early 18th-century Georgian walnut dressing table mirror featuring a shaped carved cresting, turned supports, and a base with miniature drawers and a central arch. View IV
Archive V An early 18th-century Georgian walnut dressing table mirror featuring a shaped carved cresting, turned supports, and a base with miniature drawers and a central arch. View V
Archive VI An early 18th-century Georgian walnut dressing table mirror featuring a shaped carved cresting, turned supports, and a base with miniature drawers and a central arch. View VI
Archive VII An early 18th-century Georgian walnut dressing table mirror featuring a shaped carved cresting, turned supports, and a base with miniature drawers and a central arch. View VII
Archive VIII An early 18th-century Georgian walnut dressing table mirror featuring a shaped carved cresting, turned supports, and a base with miniature drawers and a central arch. View VIII
Archive IX An early 18th-century Georgian walnut dressing table mirror featuring a shaped carved cresting, turned supports, and a base with miniature drawers and a central arch. View IX
Archive X An early 18th-century Georgian walnut dressing table mirror featuring a shaped carved cresting, turned supports, and a base with miniature drawers and a central arch. View X
Archive XI An early 18th-century Georgian walnut dressing table mirror featuring a shaped carved cresting, turned supports, and a base with miniature drawers and a central arch. View XI
Archive XII An early 18th-century Georgian walnut dressing table mirror featuring a shaped carved cresting, turned supports, and a base with miniature drawers and a central arch. View XII
Archive XIII An early 18th-century Georgian walnut dressing table mirror featuring a shaped carved cresting, turned supports, and a base with miniature drawers and a central arch. View XIII
Archive XIV An early 18th-century Georgian walnut dressing table mirror featuring a shaped carved cresting, turned supports, and a base with miniature drawers and a central arch. View XIV
Archive XV An early 18th-century Georgian walnut dressing table mirror featuring a shaped carved cresting, turned supports, and a base with miniature drawers and a central arch. View XV
FURTHER BROWSING

Visitors also looked at these ⇣

Enlarged Archival View
Location
PO BOX 813
Ampthill
Bedfordshire
MK45 9AW
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/ss
Verified Since Sep 2007
Items For Sale 287
Items Sold 9
S and S Timms Antiques Ltd
S and S Timms Antiques Ltd
Verified Since Sep 2007
View Dealer Info
Location: PO BOX 813, Ampthill, Bedfordshire, MK45 9AW, United Kingdom
Verified
Sep 2007
For Sale
287
Sold
9
An early 18th-century Georgian walnut dressing table mirror featuring a shaped carved cresting, turned supports, and a base with miniature drawers and a central arch.
Early 18th Century Georgian Walnut Dressing Table Mirror
Ref: SA1202003
An early 18th-century Georgian walnut dressing table mirror featuring a shaped carved cresting, turned supports, and a base with miniature drawers and a central arch.
Detail View 1
Detail View 2
Detail View 3
Detail View 4
Detail View 5
Detail View 6
Detail View 7
Detail View 8
Detail View 9
Detail View 10
Detail View 11
Detail View 12
Detail View 13
Detail View 14
Archival Detail
Every single antique dealer on our platform is individually approved by our internal team. We verify their professional trade history, ethical standards, and photographic quality to ensure a secure, high-standard buying environment. Upon joining, every dealer agrees to a strict 9-point code of conduct. While issues can occasionally arise, our dealers typically resolve them swiftly and directly with the buyer. In fact, since our founding in 2002, Sellingantiques has only had to step in to help resolve an issue on roughly five occasions—a true testament to the quality of our dealers and their dedication to your happiness.
Our dealers are highly experienced in packing and shipping fragile, high-value antiques. Because you are in direct contact with the dealer, you will be able to easily go through all available shipping and insurance options together to ensure your item arrives safely.
Antiques are the ultimate green purchase. By choosing historical pieces over newly manufactured goods, you completely eliminate the carbon footprint of modern mass production while preserving exceptional, timeless craftsmanship.

A toilet mirror, or dressing glass, is a small adjustable mirror designed to sit atop a dressing table, chest of drawers, or bureau, originating in the late 17th and early 18th centuries.

Early 18th-century examples were typically crafted from walnut veneers over pine or oak frames, often featuring hand-carved crestings, silvered glass plates, and small brass knobs.

Authentic pieces display hand-cut dovetail joints on miniature drawers, original mercury or early silvered glass with slight foxing, and natural wear patterns on turned supports and brass fixings.

Position the mirror atop a modern chest of drawers, console table, or vanity unit to create a layered focal point that contrasts antique woodwork with contemporary decor.

Dust the wooden surfaces regularly with a soft cloth, nourish the timber with natural beeswax polish twice a year, and clean the glass using a lightly dampened microfibre cloth without spraying liquids directly onto the frame.
items
Add keywords to the filter
Price
£100
£250000
Era
Movements
Material
Origin
Stock Location
Freshness
Online Payments
Categories