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Georgian Hand Held Vanity Mirror
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Georgian Hand Held Vanity Mirror

18th century
Description

A charming example of a Georgian hand mirror with distressed plate, retaining its original brass hanging loop.

H:30cm W:16.5cm D:2cm

Date of Manufacture

Hunt Gather Antiques has dated this Georgian Wooden Hand Mirror to the 18th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
30cm (11.81")
Width
16.5cm (6.50")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Reference Numbers
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SA1211686
Description
A charming example of a Georgian hand mirror with distressed plate, retaining its original brass hanging loop.

H:30cm W:16.5cm D:2cm

Date of Manufacture

Hunt Gather Antiques has dated this Georgian Wooden Hand Mirror to the 18th Century.

Height
30cm (11.81")
Width
16.5cm (6.50")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Reference Numbers
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SA1211686
Hunt Gather Antiques
Hunt Gather Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2026
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A circular Georgian wooden hand mirror with a turned handle, dark brown finish, top brass hanging loop, and foxed mirror glass.
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Archive I A circular Georgian wooden hand mirror with a turned handle, dark brown finish, top brass hanging loop, and foxed mirror glass.

Georgian Hand Held Vanity Mirror

Archive II A circular Georgian wooden hand mirror with a turned handle, dark brown finish, top brass hanging loop, and foxed mirror glass. View II
Archive III A circular Georgian wooden hand mirror with a turned handle, dark brown finish, top brass hanging loop, and foxed mirror glass. View III
Archive IV A circular Georgian wooden hand mirror with a turned handle, dark brown finish, top brass hanging loop, and foxed mirror glass. View IV
Archive V A circular Georgian wooden hand mirror with a turned handle, dark brown finish, top brass hanging loop, and foxed mirror glass. View V
Archive VI A circular Georgian wooden hand mirror with a turned handle, dark brown finish, top brass hanging loop, and foxed mirror glass. View VI
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Hunt Gather Antiques

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Telephone 07525 794887
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Unit 7c
Riverside Trading Estate
Fiddlers Ferry
Penketh
Warrington
Cheshire
WA5 2UL
United Kingdom

By appointment only.
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/huntgather
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A circular Georgian wooden hand mirror with a turned handle, dark brown finish, top brass hanging loop, and foxed mirror glass.
Georgian hand held vanity mirror
Ref: SA1211686
A circular Georgian wooden hand mirror with a turned handle, dark brown finish, top brass hanging loop, and foxed mirror glass.
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  • ObjectHand Mirrors
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialMahogany, Glass, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsTurned wood handle, Moulded circular frame, Brass suspension loop, Foxed mirror plate
  • SizeH 30 cm (12 in) x W 16.5 cm (6 in) x D 2 cm (1 in)

This 18th-century Georgian hand mirror combines mahogany, glass, and brass materials in a dark brown finish. The circular looking glass features a moulded frame, a turned wooden handle ending in a rounded terminal, and a small brass suspension loop mounted to the top edge. The mirror plate exhibits extensive foxing and a distressed, mottled surface across the glass. Measuring 30 cm high, 16.5 cm wide, and 2 cm deep, the object sits easily on a bedside table in a gentleman's library or dressing room. It functions as a decorative tabletop accessory or hangs vertically on a wall via the attached loop.

FAQs

Georgian hand mirrors, produced between 1714 and 1830, are characterised by classical proportions, turned wood framing, and functional simplicity. They often feature dark woods such as mahogany or fruitwood and incorporate integrated suspension rings for hanging when not in use.

These mirrors were typically constructed using dense hardwoods, including mahogany, walnut, or fruitwood, turned on a lathe. The reflective plates were made of mercury-silvered glass, held in place by moulded wooden bezels, often accompanied by brass or iron suspension hardware.

Authentic period pieces exhibit hand-turned wooden elements with slight asymmetries, natural age-related shrinkage in the timber frame, and oxidisation or foxing spots on the mercury-silvered glass plate. The hardware, such as top suspension loops, typically shows hand-forged or cast characteristics.

Place the mirror flat on a tray atop a vanity or bedside table to showcase its timber grain and silvering. Alternatively, mount it via its top loop alongside small framed artwork to create a textured gallery wall display.

Dust the wooden frame regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth and apply beeswax sparingly to maintain the patinated surface. Avoid applying liquid cleaners directly to the glass to prevent moisture from penetrating the backing and causing further degradation of the silvering.
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