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A Large Oval Walnut and Ormolu Toilet Mirror.
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A Large Oval Walnut and Ormolu Toilet Mirror.

19th century
Description

A fine quality mid 19th century dressing table mirror with gilt metal mounts. Walnut with boxwood stringing and kingwood cross banding. Original mirror plate. The pivoting action works perfectly in all positions c1860.

Physical Dimensions
Height
78cm (30.71")
Width
50cm (19.69")
Depth
37cm (14.57")
Declaration

Christine Kavanagh Antiques has dated this Walnut Ormolu Toilet Mirror to the 19th Century.

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SA1227319
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Description
A fine quality mid 19th century dressing table mirror with gilt metal mounts. Walnut with boxwood stringing and kingwood cross banding. Original mirror plate. The pivoting action works perfectly in all positions c1860.
Height
78cm (30.71")
Width
50cm (19.69")
Depth
37cm (14.57")
Date of Manufacture

Christine Kavanagh Antiques has dated this Walnut Ormolu Toilet Mirror to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1227319
Christine Kavanagh Antiques
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An oval walnut toilet mirror with an ormolu beaded border resting on a shaped serpentine base.
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Archive I An oval walnut toilet mirror with an ormolu beaded border resting on a shaped serpentine base.

A Large Oval Walnut and Ormolu Toilet Mirror.

Archive II An oval walnut toilet mirror with an ormolu beaded border resting on a shaped serpentine base. View II
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Archive X An oval walnut toilet mirror with an ormolu beaded border resting on a shaped serpentine base. View X
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Christine Kavanagh Antiques

Christine Kavanagh Antiques
Telephone 01777 871 080 or 07850 463 173
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1 - 3 Castlegate
Newark
Nottinghamshire
NG24 1AZ
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/christinekavanagh
Verified Since Jun 2020
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Christine Kavanagh Antiques
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An oval walnut toilet mirror with an ormolu beaded border resting on a shaped serpentine base.
A large oval walnut and ormolu toilet mirror.
Ref: SA1227319
An oval walnut toilet mirror with an ormolu beaded border resting on a shaped serpentine base.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDressing Table Mirrors
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Chateau
  • MaterialWalnut, Ormolu, Glass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsOval frame, Ormolu mounts, Serpentine base, Scrolled feet
  • SizeH 78 cm (31 in) x W 50 cm (20 in) x D 37 cm (15 in)

This mid-19th-century French Chateau style dressing table mirror originates from the 1860 period. Constructed from warm brown walnut with boxwood stringing and kingwood crossbanding, the piece holds an original mirror plate within a pivoting oval frame. Ormolu beaded borders edge the mirror glass and the stepped base, complemented by gilt metal mounts on the lower block support. Scrolled ormolu feet anchor the shaped serpentine base at the corners, while the pivoting mechanism allows adjustment in all positions. Practical for everyday use, the mirror stands 78 cm high, 50 cm wide, and 37 cm deep. In a modern interior, this piece sits well upon a sideboard top or bedroom dressing table as a functional vanity accessory.

FAQs

A toilet mirror, also referred to as a dressing mirror or vanity mirror, is a free-standing mirror created to rest atop a dressing table, chest of drawers, or sideboard. Popularised in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, these mirrors were essential functional accessories for personal grooming.

High-quality toilet mirrors from this era were primarily constructed using figurative hardwoods such as walnut, mahogany, or rosewood. Decorators frequently embellished the frames with cast gilt-bronze (ormolu) mounts, bevelled glass, and intricate wood veneers.

Authentic pieces display hand-cut dovetail joints on base drawers or plinths, natural ageing to the timber veneer, and heavy, detailed cast-bronze mounts with subtle patination. The reverse side typically shows hand-sawn backing boards and original brass securing hardware.

Position the mirror on a contemporary console table or bedroom sideboard to serve as a focal point. Layering the piece with minimalist ceramics, modern lighting, or textured foliage creates a balanced juxtaposition between historic craftsmanship and modern design.

Dust timber surfaces regularly with a soft dry cloth and apply a natural beeswax polish twice a year along the wood grain. Dust ormolu metalwork gently with a dry soft-bristled brush, avoiding abrasive chemical cleaners that could strip the original gilding or patina.
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