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Superb Gilt Dressing Table Mirror
Fernyhough Antiques Ltd
for sale €1,164     $1,264
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Fernyhough Antiques Ltd

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Superb Gilt Dressing Table Mirror

19th century
Description

A beautiful Victorian framed freestanding gilt dressing table mirror, in lovely overall condition.

31" high

25" wide

11" depth

FREE DELIVERY TO UK MAINLAND

EXCLUDES SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS

FOR EUROPEAN AND WORLDWIDE DELIVERIES PLEASE EMAIL FOR QUOTE

You are welcome to view this item at our showroom, please phone ahead of visiting.

Alternatively you are welcome to collect at our large warehouse and showrooms in Derbyshire (20 minutes north of Birmingham). We have a large and ever changing selection of genuine good quality antique furniture and accessories of all types.

Declaration

Fernyhough Antiques Ltd has dated this Gilt Dressing Table Mirror to the Victorian era.

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SA1220496
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All measurements are taken at the widest points.

Please call 07968450046 for more information on this item.

We recommend that you arrange an appointment to view the items before you buy them. Appointments to view our stock can be arranged by contacting us via email donna.fernyhough@ntlworld.com or you can call 07968450046 (lines open 9am-10pm, 365 days a year)

Appointments can be made 7 days a week, daytime or evening appointments offered subject to availability.

Please take time to visit our website WWW.FERNYHOUGHANTIQUES.CO.UK to view more images and stock, Seven showrooms open for viewing by appointment.

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If by any chance you find an item not suitable, you will receive a full refund if the item is in the same condition as it left us, minus carriage costs.

Description
A beautiful Victorian framed freestanding gilt dressing table mirror, in lovely overall condition.

31" high

25" wide

11" depth

FREE DELIVERY TO UK MAINLAND

EXCLUDES SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS

FOR EUROPEAN AND WORLDWIDE DELIVERIES PLEASE EMAIL FOR QUOTE

fig 1. An oval gilt metal dressing table mirror with a top floral wreath cresting and an acanthus leaf scroll base.
fig 1. Superb Gilt Dressing Table Mirror

You are welcome to view this item at our showroom, please phone ahead of visiting.

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Alternatively you are welcome to collect at our large warehouse and showrooms in Derbyshire (20 minutes north of Birmingham).
Fernyhough Antiques Ltd

We have a large and ever changing selection of genuine good quality antique furniture and accessories of all types.

Date of Manufacture

Fernyhough Antiques Ltd has dated this Gilt Dressing Table Mirror to the Victorian era.

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SA1220496
Fernyhough Antiques Ltd
Fernyhough Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2011

Seven showrooms of excellent quality antiques and decorative items.

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Fernyhough Antiques Ltd Profile Page

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Fernyhough Antiques Ltd

Fernyhough Antiques Ltd
Telephone 07968 45 00 46
Location
Unit 5
The Elms Business Park
Appleby Magna
Derbyshire
DE12 7AP
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/fernyhough
Verified Since Jan 2011
Items For Sale 570
Items Sold 4,175
Fernyhough Antiques Ltd
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An oval gilt metal dressing table mirror with a top floral wreath cresting and an acanthus leaf scroll base.
Superb Gilt Dressing Table Mirror
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FAQs

A gilt dressing table mirror is a freestanding tabletop mirror featuring a frame finished with gold leaf or metallic gilding, traditionally designed to sit atop a vanity unit or chest of drawers. Popularised during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, these pieces served both functional grooming purposes and decorative interior roles.

Antique gilt mirrors are commonly constructed from cast brass, bronze, carved timber, or moulded gesso applied over a wood substrate. The gilded finish is achieved through mercury gilding, oil gilding, or water gilding using fine leaf gold.

Authentic period pieces often exhibit natural wear to the gilded surface, revealing underlying red or grey bole, alongside original mercury-backed mirror glass with slight spots of oxidisation. Examining the reverse casing, cast metal joinery, or hand-carved details also helps distinguish age.

Position the mirror atop a marble sideboard, hallway console, or bedroom vanity table to create an accent focal point. Pairing gilded textures with neutral, contemporary surfaces balances classical ornament with modern interior schemes.

Dust the frame gently using a soft, dry camel-hair brush or microfibre cloth to avoid lifting delicate gilding. Avoid liquid cleaners, water, or abrasive chemicals on the gilded finish, as moisture can strip fine gold leaf layers.
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