Antique Swing Dressing Mirror 19th Century

Name: Swing Mirror
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1232034
Price: 385 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectDressing Mirrors
Period19th century
StyleGeorgian
MaterialMahogany, Satinwood, Mirror Glass, Brass
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsShield-shaped frame, Serpentine plinth base, Satinwood line inlay, Scrolled uprights
SizeH 69 cm (27 in) x W 51 cm (20 in) x D 23 cm (9 in)

This Georgian swing mirror dates from 1800 and exhibits a grand Regency style. The piece is constructed from warm brown mahogany with contrasting satinwood line inlay, clear bevelled mirror glass, and small brass knobs on the drawers. The shield-shaped glass sits within a shaped frame held by scrolled uprights above a serpentine plinth base containing three oak-lined drawers. The wood displays a polished finish with lighter stringing defining the drawer edges and base contours, and the glass reflects a clear bevelled edge. Dimensions are 69 cm high, 51 cm wide, and 23 cm deep. In a modern home, it suits placement on top of a sideboard or dressing table in a bedroom or hallway.

FAQs

A toilet mirror, also known as a swing glass or dressing box, is a small freestanding mirror designed to sit atop a dressing table, chest of drawers, or sideboard. Originating in the late 17th century and gaining widespread popularity during the Georgian period, these mirrors pivot between two upright posts and frequently feature a plinth base containing small drawers for jewellery and grooming accoutrements.

Primary timbers commonly utilized include solid and veneered mahogany, walnut, rosewood, and oak, often decorated with satinwood or boxwood stringing and marquetry. The mirror glass was historically mercury-backed or silvered plate, mounted on wood-backed frames, while the drawer pulls and pivoting thumb screws were typically crafted from cast brass or turned bone.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-cut dovetail joints on the small plinth drawers, hand-planed timber backing boards, and irregular wear around brass knobs and pivot points. The mirror glass may show subtle foxing or grey speckling, and the underside of the base will usually display unpolished, aged secondary wood such as pine or oak.

A period dressing mirror can be styled atop a sleek contemporary sideboard, hallway console, or chest of drawers to create texture and historical depth through contrast. Pairing the warm mahogany timber with neutral linen backdrop fabrics, ceramics, or botanical arrangements enhances its classical silhouette without cluttering the space.

Clean the polished wood surfaces periodically with a soft microfibre cloth and apply a thin layer of natural beeswax paste to preserve the original patina and prevent dry timber cracking. Avoid applying liquid glass cleaners directly to the mirror to prevent moisture from seeping behind the frame and degrading the reflective backing.

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