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Chinese Qing Inlaid Cheval Mirror in Hardwood & Mother of Pearl
Rams Head Antiques
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Chinese Qing Inlaid Cheval Mirror in Hardwood & Mother of Pearl

19th century
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This pretty Chinese hardwood cheval mirror is a lovely neat piece with great style and a good rich colour dating from the Qing period circa 1890. The decorative frame is inlaid with mother of pearl detail as floral garlands and Chinese motif and the crest of the mirror has two carved dragons facing each other to the top. This is in very good original condition with its original bevelled mirror glass which is in nice clean condition.

The mirror is a very nice neat piece measuring 47 cms high 25 cms wide by 15 cms deep.

UK insured packing and delivery is £20

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Rams Head Antiques has dated this Chinese Inlaid Cheval Mirror to the 1890s.

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You are most welcome to visit the shop but please always check to confirm we are open before travelling. We have been in the antiques trade for well over thirty years now and stock a wide and varied range of antiques and decorative items specialising in carpets and Eastern and Oriental items as well as Georgian and Victorian furniture, mirrors, oil paintings, prints, ceramics and clocks.

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This pretty Chinese hardwood cheval mirror is a lovely neat piece with great style and a good rich colour dating from the Qing period circa 1890.
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The decorative frame is inlaid with mother of pearl detail as floral garlands and Chinese motif and the crest of the mirror has two carved dragons facing each other to the top.
Rams Head Antiques

This is in very good original condition with its original bevelled mirror glass which is in nice clean condition.

The mirror is a very nice neat piece measuring 47 cms high 25 cms wide by 15 cms deep.

UK insured packing and delivery is £20

Date of Manufacture

Rams Head Antiques has dated this Chinese Inlaid Cheval Mirror to the 1890s.

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A dark hardwood tabletop cheval mirror featuring floral mother-of-pearl inlay, turned uprights, and a carved cresting top.
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Archive I A dark hardwood tabletop cheval mirror featuring floral mother-of-pearl inlay, turned uprights, and a carved cresting top.

Chinese Qing Inlaid Cheval Mirror in Hardwood & Mother of Pearl

Archive II A dark hardwood tabletop cheval mirror featuring floral mother-of-pearl inlay, turned uprights, and a carved cresting top. View II
Archive III A dark hardwood tabletop cheval mirror featuring floral mother-of-pearl inlay, turned uprights, and a carved cresting top. View III
Archive IV A dark hardwood tabletop cheval mirror featuring floral mother-of-pearl inlay, turned uprights, and a carved cresting top. View IV
Archive V A dark hardwood tabletop cheval mirror featuring floral mother-of-pearl inlay, turned uprights, and a carved cresting top. View V
Archive VI A dark hardwood tabletop cheval mirror featuring floral mother-of-pearl inlay, turned uprights, and a carved cresting top. View VI
Archive VII A dark hardwood tabletop cheval mirror featuring floral mother-of-pearl inlay, turned uprights, and a carved cresting top. View VII
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Durham
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A dark hardwood tabletop cheval mirror featuring floral mother-of-pearl inlay, turned uprights, and a carved cresting top.
Chinese Qing Inlaid Cheval Mirror in Hardwood & Mother of Pearl
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A dark hardwood tabletop cheval mirror featuring floral mother-of-pearl inlay, turned uprights, and a carved cresting top.
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During the Qing dynasty (16441912), Chinese craftsmen produced tabletop dressing mirrors and miniature cheval mirrors primarily for domestic use. These pieces reflected traditional woodworking techniques and were frequently decorated with intricate mother-of-pearl inlays depicting floral motifs and symbolic patterns.

Frames were typically constructed from dense tropical hardwoods such as zitan, hongmu, or rosewood. Decorators employed mother-of-pearl (nacre) cut into precise shapes to create inlaid patterns, alongside polished glass or silvered metal reflective surfaces.

Authentic period pieces feature hand-cut nacre inlays that show subtle colour variations and natural iridescent grain under light. Hand-carved joinery, such as mortise and tenon joints without modern screws, and natural surface patination on the dark hardwood further indicate historic construction.

Place the mirror atop a neutral sideboard, vanity, or console table to create a focal point. The dark wood and iridescent inlay contrast effectively against contemporary minimalist backdrops or textured plaster walls.

Dust regularly with a dry, soft microfibre cloth to prevent buildup. Avoid using harsh chemical solvents or excessive water, which can degrade the shell adhesive or dry out the hardwood, and maintain stable indoor humidity levels to prevent timber movement.
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