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Faux Tortoiseshell Mirror
Millers Antiques
for sale €679     $737
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Millers Antiques

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Faux Tortoiseshell Mirror

19th century
For Sale by Millers Antiques
Description

A lovely 19th century faux tortoiseshell wall mirror with a distressed bevelled plate glass, all in god condition and ready for use.

Currently free UK mainland delivery available.

Physical Dimensions
Height
66cm (25.98")
Width
56.5cm (22.24")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Declaration

Millers Antiques has dated this Faux Tortoiseshell Wall Mirror to the 1890s.

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SA1227947
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Millers Antiques 1-5 Church Street, Wooler. Northumberland NE716BZ.

Telephone 01668282308 or 07714332441

All measurements taken at the widest point.

Shop open 10-4.30 weekdays

Description
A lovely 19th century faux tortoiseshell wall mirror with a distressed bevelled plate glass, all in god condition and ready for use.

Currently free UK mainland delivery available.

Height
66cm (25.98")
Width
56.5cm (22.24")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Date of Manufacture

Millers Antiques has dated this Faux Tortoiseshell Wall Mirror to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1227947
Millers Antiques
Millers Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2012

Antiques since 1947.

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A rectangular wall mirror with a dark red and black mottled faux tortoiseshell frame featuring beaded inner moulding.
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Archive I A rectangular wall mirror with a dark red and black mottled faux tortoiseshell frame featuring beaded inner moulding.

Faux Tortoiseshell Mirror

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Millers Antiques

Millers Antiques
Telephone 01668 282 308 or 07714 332 441
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1-5 Church Street
Wooler
Northumberland
NE71 6BZ
United Kingdom
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Verified Since Sep 2012
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A rectangular wall mirror with a dark red and black mottled faux tortoiseshell frame featuring beaded inner moulding.
Faux Tortoiseshell Mirror
Ref: SA1227947
A rectangular wall mirror with a dark red and black mottled faux tortoiseshell frame featuring beaded inner moulding.
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FAQs

Faux tortoiseshell techniques emerged as an ethical and economical alternative to real hawksbill turtle shell, gaining widespread popularity during the seventeenth and nineteenth centuries. Artisans replicated the distinctive mottled pattern using paint, lacquer, or horn treated with chemical dyes.

These frames typically utilise a solid timber core, such as pine or oak, which is coated in gesso or lacquer and hand-painted. Later nineteenth-century versions sometimes incorporated stained cattle horn or celluloid veneers over wood to mimic the translucent depth of natural shell.

Authentic period pieces often show subtle hand-painted variations, natural aging or fine crazing in the top lacquer layer, and wooden backings secured with historic joinery. Unlike genuine tortoiseshell, faux finishes will not show natural growth plates under magnification.

A tortoiseshell mirror serves as a focal point when hung above a console table or mantelpiece, contrasting well against warm neutral walls or rich dark paint shades. It pairs effectively with natural timber, brass accents, and structured upholstery.

Dust the frame regularly with a dry, soft microfiber cloth to prevent dirt accumulation. Avoid harsh chemical cleaners, alcohol, or excess water, which can dissolve historical lacquers or loosen delicate painted layers.
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