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An Impressive Carved Oak Dressing Mirror
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An Impressive Carved Oak Dressing Mirror

19th century
Description

An impressive, excellent quality, beautifully carved, large oak dressing mirror. This circa 1890 mirror has a rectangular mirror, with light foxing, which is set in carved frame and supported by two hand carved figures. The carved base has a hinged lift up lid to conceal a jewellery / trinket department.

Postage / delivery to within the UK included in the price. Worldwide shipping arranged.

Wherever possible, we personally deliver items to ensure they arrive in excellent condition and that you are completely satisfied with your purchase.

We offer a 14-day returns policy for your peace of mind. If you are not fully satisfied, you may return the item for a full refund. Please note that return shipping costs are the responsibility of the customer.

Physical Dimensions
Height
84cm (33.07")
Width
790cm (311.02")
Depth
29cm (11.42")
Declaration

Pear Tree Antiques has dated this Carved Oak Dressing Mirror to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1219502
Dealers Internal Reference
HFCA1292
Description
An impressive, excellent quality, beautifully carved, large oak dressing mirror.
This circa 1890 mirror has a rectangular mirror, with light foxing, which is set in carved frame and supported by two hand carved figures.
Pear Tree Antiques

The carved base has a hinged lift up lid to conceal a jewellery / trinket department.

fig 1. A carved oak dressing mirror featuring a central rectangular mirror frame flanked by two carved human figures resting on a decorative plinth base with a lidded front well.
fig 1. An Impressive Carved Oak Dressing Mirror

Postage / delivery to within the UK included in the price. Worldwide shipping arranged.

Wherever possible, we personally deliver items to ensure they arrive in excellent condition and that you are completely satisfied with your purchase.

fig 2. A carved oak dressing mirror featuring a central rectangular mirror frame flanked by two carved human figures resting on a decorative plinth base with a lidded front well.
fig 2. An Impressive Carved Oak Dressing Mirror

We offer a 14-day returns policy for your peace of mind. If you are not fully satisfied, you may return the item for a full refund. Please note that return shipping costs are the responsibility of the customer.

Height
84cm (33.07")
Width
790cm (311.02")
Depth
29cm (11.42")
Date of Manufacture

Pear Tree Antiques has dated this Carved Oak Dressing Mirror to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1219502
Dealers Internal Ref
HFCA1292
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Archive I A carved oak dressing mirror featuring a central rectangular mirror frame flanked by two carved human figures resting on a decorative plinth base with a lidded front well.

An Impressive Carved Oak Dressing Mirror

Archive II A carved oak dressing mirror featuring a central rectangular mirror frame flanked by two carved human figures resting on a decorative plinth base with a lidded front well. View II
Archive III A carved oak dressing mirror featuring a central rectangular mirror frame flanked by two carved human figures resting on a decorative plinth base with a lidded front well. View III
Archive IV A carved oak dressing mirror featuring a central rectangular mirror frame flanked by two carved human figures resting on a decorative plinth base with a lidded front well. View IV
Archive V A carved oak dressing mirror featuring a central rectangular mirror frame flanked by two carved human figures resting on a decorative plinth base with a lidded front well. View V
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Archive XII A carved oak dressing mirror featuring a central rectangular mirror frame flanked by two carved human figures resting on a decorative plinth base with a lidded front well. View XII
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Telephone 07974 570540
Location
Malmesbury
Wiltshire
United Kingdom
Verified Since Apr 2021
Items For Sale 62
Items Sold 169
Pear Tree Antiques
Verified Since Apr 2021
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A carved oak dressing mirror featuring a central rectangular mirror frame flanked by two carved human figures resting on a decorative plinth base with a lidded front well.
An Impressive Carved Oak Dressing Mirror
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A carved oak dressing mirror featuring a central rectangular mirror frame flanked by two carved human figures resting on a decorative plinth base with a lidded front well.
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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.

Carved oak dressing mirrors, historically termed toilet mirrors, became popular during the nineteenth century as bedroom suites expanded. Inspired by Renaissance Revival and Gothic Revival design, makers used deep relief carvings of figures, scrollwork, and foliage to demonstrate craftsmanship and historicism.

These mirrors were primarily constructed from solid oak using hand-cut joinery such as mortise and tenon joints. The decorative elements feature hand-carved details, while the glass plates were often mercury-silvered and secured into the timber moulding from the rear.

Authentic period pieces exhibit signs of natural age, including oxidation in deep carvings, subtle irregularities from hand tools, and uneven wear to the underside of the base. Look for secondary timber backing panels with historic fixings and potential silvering degradation on the mirror plate.

Position the mirror on a contemporary dressing table, console table, or sideboard to serve as a focal point. Combining dark timber carving with clean-lined modern backdrop surfaces creates visual contrast while highlighting the relief detail.

Dust the carved woodwork regularly with a soft, dry brush to prevent accumulation in detailed recesses, and apply beeswax sparingly to protect the timber finish. Clean the glass plate using a damp microfiber cloth, avoiding liquid cleaners near the timber edges to prevent moisture absorption.
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