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A Scottish Mid-19th Century Mahogany Dressing Mirror
Jeckyll & Co
for sale €117     $127
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A Scottish Mid-19th Century Mahogany Dressing Mirror

19th century
For Sale by Jeckyll & Co
Description

Of a type typically seen in the inventories of a traditional Scottish country house.

photographed on a traditional Edinburgh spring day when the Haar rolls in off the North sea, bright sunshine half an hour before...and half an hour after!

Good condition overall, original mirror plate, some suface blemishes to base, see images

For news and stock updates follow us on Instagram: jeckyllandco

Physical Dimensions
Height
55cm (21.65")
Width
53.5cm (21.06")
Depth
27cm (10.63")
Declaration

Jeckyll & Co has dated this Mahogany Dressing Table Mirror to the 19th Century.

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SA1210319
Description
Of a type typically seen in the inventories of a traditional Scottish country house.
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photographed on a traditional Edinburgh spring day when the Haar rolls in off the North sea, bright sunshine half an hour before.
Jeckyll & Co

..and half an hour after!

Good condition overall, original mirror plate, some suface blemishes to base, see images

For news and stock updates follow us on Instagram: jeckyllandco

Height
55cm (21.65")
Width
53.5cm (21.06")
Depth
27cm (10.63")
Date of Manufacture

Jeckyll & Co has dated this Mahogany Dressing Table Mirror to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1210319
Jeckyll & Co
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A mid-19th century mahogany dressing mirror featuring turned side supports, finials, and a moulded rectangular plinth base.
A Scottish mid-19th century mahogany dressing mirror
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A mid-19th century mahogany dressing mirror featuring turned side supports, finials, and a moulded rectangular plinth base.
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A mid-19th century mahogany dressing mirror, historically termed a toilet glass, is a free-standing mirror intended to sit atop a dressing table or chest of drawers. Originating in the Early to Mid-Victorian period, these mirrors consist of a tilting glass pane held between turned timber posts mounted on a weighted wooden plinth.

These mirrors were constructed using solid mahogany or rich flame mahogany veneers applied over a soft timber core. Lathe-turned upright columns, molded plinth bases, and brass or wooden swivel knobs were standard construction elements of the era.

Authentic pieces display evidence of hand-carved or turned timber elements, traditional mortise and tenon joinery, and natural age-related oxidisation on the timber underside. Original mirror glass may demonstrate soft desilverisation or slight dark spots behind the pane.

Position the mirror on a contemporary sideboard, hallway console, or bedroom dresser to introduce rich wood tones and historical context. Pairing dark timber accents against neutral or softly textured walls highlights the classic silhouettes of period furniture.

Dust the mahogany frame regularly using a soft, dry microfibre cloth and apply beeswax sparingly once or twice a year following the grain. Clean the glass with a damp cloth, avoiding moisture contact with the surrounding timber moulding or backing board.
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