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Victorian Satin Birch Cheval Mirror
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for sale €930     $1,010
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Victorian Satin Birch Cheval Mirror

19th century
For Sale by Hand of Glory
Description

A Victorian satin-birch cheval dressing mirror, circa 1860, the arched plate supported by turned and channel moulded columns upon a platform base raised on bun feet, with Cope & Austin patent brass fittings.

In good condition overall, it would originally have had brass candle-arms on each support which are now missing but the fittings remain.

Date of Manufacture

Hand of Glory has dated this Satin Birch Cheval Mirror to the Victorian era.

Independent Date Check ID 09605464
Dealer's Item DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 145-180 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE VICTORIAN ERA:
Arched top to the mirror frame: profile favoured from the 1850s.
Turned and fluted side columns: mid-19th-century workshop turning.
Low platform base on bun feet: standard Victorian floor-standing framework.
Figured satin birch timber: preferred wood for Victorian bedroom suites.

This is an independent date and photo anotation report compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
172cm (67.72")
Width
82cm (32.28")
Depth
52cm (20.47")
Reference Numbers
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SA1229352
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Description
A Victorian satin-birch cheval dressing mirror, circa 1860, the arched plate supported by turned and channel moulded columns upon a platform base raised on bun feet, with Cope & Austin patent brass fittings.
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In good condition overall, it would originally have had brass candle-arms on each support which are now missing but the fittings remain.
Hand of Glory
Date of Manufacture

Hand of Glory has dated this Satin Birch Cheval Mirror to the Victorian era.

Independent Date Report ID 09605464
Dealer's Item DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques datingVictorian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 145-180 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the Victorian era:
Arched top to the mirror frame: profile favoured from the 1850s.
Turned and fluted side columns: mid-19th-century workshop turning.
Low platform base on bun feet: standard Victorian floor-standing framework.
Figured satin birch timber: preferred wood for Victorian bedroom suites.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
172cm (67.72")
Width
82cm (32.28")
Depth
52cm (20.47")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1229352
Hand of Glory
Hand of Glory
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2012

Decorative antiques & interiors

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A Victorian satin birch freestanding cheval mirror featuring an arched frame supported by turned side columns and a sturdy trestle base.
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Archive I A Victorian satin birch freestanding cheval mirror featuring an arched frame supported by turned side columns and a sturdy trestle base.

Victorian Satin Birch Cheval Mirror

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Wiltshire
SN15 3HP
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A Victorian satin birch freestanding cheval mirror featuring an arched frame supported by turned side columns and a sturdy trestle base.
Victorian Satin Birch Cheval Mirror
Ref: SA1229352
A Victorian satin birch freestanding cheval mirror featuring an arched frame supported by turned side columns and a sturdy trestle base.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectCheval Mirrors
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSatin Birch, Glass, Brass
  • ColourHoney Brown
  • MotifsArched frame, Turned supports, Trestle base, Pivoting side screws
  • SizeH 172 cm (68 in) x W 82 cm (32 in) x D 52 cm (20 in)

This Victorian cheval mirror originates from the nineteenth century and is constructed from honey-brown satin birch with a glass plate and brass hardware. The frame features an arched top, hanging between two vertically turned and channel-moulded side columns that terminate in decorative finials. The structure rests upon a sturdy platform trestle base supported by rounded bun feet, incorporating pivoting side screws with Cope & Austin patent brass fittings. The timber displays warm natural grain patterns throughout the polished finish. Measuring 172 cm high, 82 cm wide and 52 cm deep, the mirror functions as a freestanding dressing accessory suitable for placement in a bedroom or dressing room.

FAQs

A cheval mirror, or cheval glass, is a dual-height freestanding mirror mounted on a frame that allows it to tilt. Popularised in the 19th century, these mirrors were designed for full-length viewing in dressing rooms and bedrooms.

Victorian examples frequently utilise fine hardwoods such as satin birch, mahogany, or walnut, featuring turned columns, brass adjustment knobs, and heavy trestle bases to ensure stability.

Authentic Victorian pieces often feature original hand-blown glass with minor mercurial foxing, hand-carved details or turned supports, and traditional joinery such as mortise and tenon joints on the frame.

Position the mirror in a dressing area, bedroom, or spacious hallway where its full height can be utilised. The warm tones of satin birch contrast effectively against modern muted paint palettes or minimalist plaster walls.

Dust the wooden frame regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and apply a clear beeswax polish occasionally to nourish the timber. Clean the glass with a lint-free cloth lightly dampened with glass cleaner, avoiding direct contact with the wooden frame.
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