Edwardian Mahogany Oval Mirror 1900 - 1920

Name: Edwardian Mahogany & Inlaid Oval Mirror
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1220996
Price: 145 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectWall Mirrors
Period1900 - 1920
StyleEdwardian
MaterialMahogany, Glass, Wood Inlay
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsOval frame, Chequered stringing, Boxwood inlay
SizeH 74 cm (29 in) x W 49 cm (19 in) x D 3 cm (1 in)

This Edwardian wall mirror dates from circa 1905 and brings classic English Country House style to a home. The oval frame is rendered in richly figured warm brown mahogany timber and features a bevelled mirror plate at the centre. Delicate boxwood inlay and geometric chequered stringing ornament the outer border of the frame, complemented by brass fittings visible on the reverse. The wood shows a warm patina with good colour across the surface, alongside minor blemishes on the glass plate that reflect its age. The frame measures 74 cm high, 49 cm wide and 3 cm deep. In a contemporary interior, this decorative piece suits a variety of settings. It works particularly well in a hallway above a sideboard, in a bedroom, or in a bathroom to reflect light and add traditional character to the wall space. The slim profile allows it to mount neatly against flat surfaces while the distinctive inlaid detailing provides a subtle focal point in traditional and transitional schemes alike.

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Edwardian mirrors, produced between 1901 and 1910, marked a shift towards lighter, more refined designs compared to heavy Victorian predecessors. They frequently incorporate mahogany frames, delicate boxwood stringing, oval profiles, and classical neo-Georgian proportions.

Frames were predominantly constructed from dark hardwoods such as mahogany or rosewood, often accented with satinwood or boxwood inlay. The glass components featured silvered backing and were occasionally finished with bevelled edges.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-cut jointing on the reverse, original pine backing boards, and precise marquetry or chequered stringing along the grain. Age-related oxidisation or slight desilverisation around the perimeter of the glass also indicates period age.

Position an oval mahogany mirror centrally above a hallway console or living room sideboard to anchor the space. The warm wood tones contrast effectively against neutral plaster, contemporary wallpaper, or dark matte wall paint.

Dust the timber regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and apply a beeswax polish occasionally to preserve the original patina. Avoid spraying liquid glass cleaners directly onto the surface to prevent moisture from seeping into the wooden frame or eroding the mirror backing.

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Edwardian Mahogany & Inlaid Oval Mirror