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An Circa 1880 Small French Brass Dressing Mirror.
Pear Tree Antiques
for sale €345     $375
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An Circa 1880 Small French Brass Dressing Mirror.

19th century
Description

A very elegant French, Circa 1880 dressing mirror. The decorative brass framed mirror is supported by two brass pillars and set on a mirrored base surrounded by embossed brass decoration.

A very nice piece with no damage or foxing on the mirror.

Price includes postage to Mainland UK. Worldwide shipping arranged.

Physical Dimensions
Height
47cm (18.50")
Width
37cm (14.57")
Depth
28cm (11.02")
Declaration

Pear Tree Antiques has dated this French Brass Vanity Mirror to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1209660
Dealers Internal Reference
HFNW1267
Description
A very elegant French, Circa 1880 dressing mirror.
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The decorative brass framed mirror is supported by two brass pillars and set on a mirrored base surrounded by embossed brass decoration.
Pear Tree Antiques

A very nice piece with no damage or foxing on the mirror.

Price includes postage to Mainland UK. Worldwide shipping arranged.

Height
47cm (18.50")
Width
37cm (14.57")
Depth
28cm (11.02")
Date of Manufacture

Pear Tree Antiques has dated this French Brass Vanity Mirror to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1209660
Dealers Internal Ref
HFNW1267
Pear Tree Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2021
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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Pear Tree Antiques Profile Page

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An antique French brass dressing mirror featuring a tilting oval frame with a ribbon crest, supported by fluted columns above a mirrored base.
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Archive I An antique French brass dressing mirror featuring a tilting oval frame with a ribbon crest, supported by fluted columns above a mirrored base.

An Circa 1880 Small French Brass dressing Mirror.

Archive II An antique French brass dressing mirror featuring a tilting oval frame with a ribbon crest, supported by fluted columns above a mirrored base. View II
Archive III An antique French brass dressing mirror featuring a tilting oval frame with a ribbon crest, supported by fluted columns above a mirrored base. View III
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Archive V An antique French brass dressing mirror featuring a tilting oval frame with a ribbon crest, supported by fluted columns above a mirrored base. View V
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Archive VII An antique French brass dressing mirror featuring a tilting oval frame with a ribbon crest, supported by fluted columns above a mirrored base. View VII
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Pear Tree Antiques
Telephone 07974 570540
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Malmesbury
Wiltshire
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/peartreeantiques
Verified Since Apr 2021
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Pear Tree Antiques
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An antique French brass dressing mirror featuring a tilting oval frame with a ribbon crest, supported by fluted columns above a mirrored base.
An Circa 1880 Small French Brass dressing Mirror.
Ref: SA1209660
An antique French brass dressing mirror featuring a tilting oval frame with a ribbon crest, supported by fluted columns above a mirrored base.
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French dressing table mirrors, historically known as toilet glasses or desktop psyche mirrors, became prominent features of bedroom suites during the 18th and 19th centuries. Crafted primarily for personal grooming, these tabletop pieces often incorporated Neo-Classical motifs, pivoting oval frames, and integrated tray bases to hold trinkets or cosmetics.

These mirrors were predominantly constructed using heavy cast brass or bronze, featuring chased detail work and fluted supports. The reflective components utilized hand-cut glass plates, historically silvered or mercury-backed, sometimes paired with lower base mirrors set into metal borders.

Authentic pieces from this period display natural oxidisation and a muted patina on the brass surfaces rather than uniform modern plating. Look for hand-threaded brass screw turnings on the swivel mechanism, weighted bases, and subtle foxing or de-silvering along the edges of the mirror glass.

Place the mirror atop a bedroom dressing table, marble bathroom counter, or hallway console table to introduce metallic warmth. The combination of brass detailing and reflective glass complements both contemporary minimalist backdrops and traditional period decor.

Dust the brass frame regularly with a soft, dry lint-free cloth, avoiding abrasive metal polishes which can strip the historical patina. Clean the mirror glass using a mild, non-ammonia glass cleaner applied to a cloth rather than sprayed directly onto the frame to prevent fluid from seeping behind the glass.
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