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Late 19th-century Mahogany Table Top Dressing Mirror, C.1880–1900 (Victorian)
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Late 19th-century Mahogany Table Top Dressing Mirror, C.1880–1900 (Victorian)

19th century
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Late 19th-Century Mahogany Table-Top Dressing Mirror, c.1880–1900

A well-proportioned late 19th-century mahogany table-top dressing mirror, dating from the closing decades of the Victorian period. Of pleasingly balanced form, the rectangular mirror plate is housed within a reeded mahogany frame, flanked by shaped side supports that allow the mirror to tilt, resting on a stepped rectangular base raised on bun feet.

The uprights and frame are crisply worked with fine reeding and restrained turning, reflecting the practical yet decorative character of late Victorian dressing furniture. The mirror retains its original bevelled-edge plate, adding refinement to the overall appearance, while the warm mahogany surface displays an attractive, even colour throughout.

Compact yet substantial, this is a useful and decorative dressing mirror, well suited to a chest of drawers, dressing table or sideboard.

Dimensions (approximate):

Overall height: 76.5 cm (30 1/8 in)

Width: 56 cm (22 in)

Depth: 26.5 cm (10 3/8 in)

Mirror plate:

Height: 54.5 cm (21 1/2 in)

Width: 39.5 cm (15 1/2 in)

Condition:

Structurally sound and complete. The bevelled-edge mirror plate shows some light foxing consistent with age. There is a small water mark to the base, visible in the photographs. The mahogany retains a good original surface with minor marks and wear commensurate with age and use.

Physical Dimensions
Height
76.5cm (30.12")
Width
56cm (22.05")
Depth
26.5cm (10.43")
Declaration

Leeds Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Dressing Mirror to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1214473
Dealers Internal Reference
LA01000155
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Late 19th-Century Mahogany Table-Top Dressing Mirror, c.1880–1900
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A well-proportioned late 19th-century mahogany table-top dressing mirror, dating from the closing decades of the Victorian period.
Leeds Antiques

Of pleasingly balanced form, the rectangular mirror plate is housed within a reeded mahogany frame, flanked by shaped side supports that allow the mirror to tilt, resting on a stepped rectangular base raised on bun feet.

fig 1. A late 19th-century mahogany table top dressing mirror featuring fluted upright columns, finials, a bevelled rectangular mirror plate, and a moulded wooden base on bun feet.
fig 1. Late 19th-century Mahogany Table Top Dressing Mirror, C.1880–1900 (Victorian)

The uprights and frame are crisply worked with fine reeding and restrained turning, reflecting the practical yet decorative character of late Victorian dressing furniture. The mirror retains its original bevelled-edge plate, adding refinement to the overall appearance, while the warm mahogany surface displays an attractive, even colour throughout.

fig 2. A late 19th-century mahogany table top dressing mirror featuring fluted upright columns, finials, a bevelled rectangular mirror plate, and a moulded wooden base on bun feet.
fig 2. Late 19th-century Mahogany Table Top Dressing Mirror, C.1880–1900 (Victorian)

Compact yet substantial, this is a useful and decorative dressing mirror, well suited to a chest of drawers, dressing table or sideboard.

Dimensions (approximate):

Overall height: 76.5 cm (30 1/8 in)

Width: 56 cm (22 in)

fig 3. A late 19th-century mahogany table top dressing mirror featuring fluted upright columns, finials, a bevelled rectangular mirror plate, and a moulded wooden base on bun feet.
fig 3. Late 19th-century Mahogany Table Top Dressing Mirror, C.1880–1900 (Victorian)

Depth: 26.5 cm (10 3/8 in)

Mirror plate:

Height: 54.5 cm (21 1/2 in)

Width: 39.5 cm (15 1/2 in)

Condition:

Structurally sound and complete. The bevelled-edge mirror plate shows some light foxing consistent with age. There is a small water mark to the base, visible in the photographs. The mahogany retains a good original surface with minor marks and wear commensurate with age and use.

Height
76.5cm (30.12")
Width
56cm (22.05")
Depth
26.5cm (10.43")
Date of Manufacture

Leeds Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Dressing Mirror to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1214473
Dealers Internal Ref
LA01000155
Leeds Antiques
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Archive I A late 19th-century mahogany table top dressing mirror featuring fluted upright columns, finials, a bevelled rectangular mirror plate, and a moulded wooden base on bun feet.

Late 19th-Century Mahogany Table Top Dressing Mirror, c.1880–1900 (Victorian)

Archive II A late 19th-century mahogany table top dressing mirror featuring fluted upright columns, finials, a bevelled rectangular mirror plate, and a moulded wooden base on bun feet. View II
Archive III A late 19th-century mahogany table top dressing mirror featuring fluted upright columns, finials, a bevelled rectangular mirror plate, and a moulded wooden base on bun feet. View III
Archive IV A late 19th-century mahogany table top dressing mirror featuring fluted upright columns, finials, a bevelled rectangular mirror plate, and a moulded wooden base on bun feet. View IV
Archive V A late 19th-century mahogany table top dressing mirror featuring fluted upright columns, finials, a bevelled rectangular mirror plate, and a moulded wooden base on bun feet. View V
Archive VI A late 19th-century mahogany table top dressing mirror featuring fluted upright columns, finials, a bevelled rectangular mirror plate, and a moulded wooden base on bun feet. View VI
Archive VII A late 19th-century mahogany table top dressing mirror featuring fluted upright columns, finials, a bevelled rectangular mirror plate, and a moulded wooden base on bun feet. View VII
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Archive IX A late 19th-century mahogany table top dressing mirror featuring fluted upright columns, finials, a bevelled rectangular mirror plate, and a moulded wooden base on bun feet. View IX
Archive X A late 19th-century mahogany table top dressing mirror featuring fluted upright columns, finials, a bevelled rectangular mirror plate, and a moulded wooden base on bun feet. View X
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A late 19th-century mahogany table top dressing mirror featuring fluted upright columns, finials, a bevelled rectangular mirror plate, and a moulded wooden base on bun feet.
Late 19th-Century Mahogany Table Top Dressing Mirror, c.1880–1900 (Victorian)
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A Victorian table top dressing mirror, historically termed a toilet mirror, is a portable mirror designed to sit atop a dressing table, chest of drawers, or vanity unit. Popularised in the 19th century, these mirrors featured adjustable tilting frames supported by side uprights mounted on a sturdy timber base.

These mirrors were primarily constructed from solid hardwoods such as mahogany, walnut, or rosewood, often featuring veneered bases and fluted or turned posts. The mirror plates were typically hand-cut bevelled glass secured with brass friction pivots and internal wood-backed panels.

Authentic late Victorian mirrors feature hand-cut dovetail joints on the base frame, heavy mercury or early silvered glass with natural foxing, and original brass swivel hardware. Timber backs secured with small period fasteners further indicate historical construction.

Position the mirror on a contemporary sideboard, bedroom chest, or wide window sill to add depth and natural light reflection. Pairing rich mahogany tones with neutral walls or minimalist decor creates a balanced contrast between period craftsmanship and modern aesthetics.

Clean the mahogany frame using a soft microfibre cloth and apply beeswax polish sparingly along the grain to preserve the timber finish. Avoid harsh chemical sprays on the mirror glass, applying glass cleaner directly to a cloth first to prevent liquid from seeping into the wooden rebate.
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