Victorian Dressing Table Mirror 1900 - 1920

Name: Heal & Sons Dressing Table Mirror
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1229573
Price: 850 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectDressing Table Mirrors
Period1900 - 1920
StyleVictorian
MaterialMahogany, Glass
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsTurned upright supports, Canted top frame, Base drawers with turned knobs, Swivel mechanism
SizeH 76 cm (30 in) x W 54 cm (21 in) x D 26 cm (10 in)

This Victorian dressing table mirror dates to 1900 and is made by Heal & Sons of London. It is crafted from mahogany with a warm brown timber colour and finished with an original foxed glass plate showing characteristic age spots and silvering wear. The upright side supports and drawer knobs are finely turned, complemented by a canted top frame and a swivel mechanism holding the tilting mirror. The rectangular base incorporates two small drawers fitted with three wooden knobs across the front, resting on small bun feet. Measuring 76 cm high, 54 cm wide, and 26 cm deep, this compact piece sits comfortably on top of a sideboard or chest of drawers in a bedroom or dressing room, offering practical use combined with traditional English country house character.

FAQs

A toilet mirror, historically referred to as a dressing glass, is a tabletop swing mirror designed to sit atop a chest of drawers or dressing table. Popularised during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, these pieces provided adjustable angles for personal grooming.

Victorian dressing table mirrors were predominantly crafted from hardwoods such as mahogany, walnut, oak, and rosewood. The bases frequently incorporated small drawers built with hand-cut dovetail joints, wooden or turned bone knobs, and silvered glass plates.

Authentic nineteenth-century examples feature hand-turned upright supports, hand-cut dovetails on base drawers, and original silvered mirror glass exhibiting subtle oxidisation or foxing. Stamped maker signatures or metal trade labels from established makers are often found on the underside or inside the drawer casing.

Position the mirror atop a modern hallway console table, a chest of drawers, or a wide window ledge to add height and warmth. The rich timber patina and foxed glass create an engaging visual counterpoint when set against clean, neutral backdrop walls.

Dust the timber framework regularly using a soft, lint-free cloth and apply high-quality beeswax periodically along the grain. Clean the mirror plate lightly with a dry or slightly damp cloth, avoiding harsh liquid cleaners that could penetrate behind the frame and damage the silvering.

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