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A Small French Brass Vanity/ Dressing Mirror C 1880
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A Small French Brass Vanity/ Dressing Mirror C 1880

19th century
Description

An elegant French, Circa 1880 dressing mirror. The decorative brass framed mirror is supported by two brass pillars and set on a mirrored base surrounded by embossed brass decoration.

A very nice piece with no damage or foxing on the mirror.

Price includes postage to Mainland UK. Worldwide shipping arranged.

Physical Dimensions
Height
47cm (18.50")
Width
37cm (14.57")
Depth
28cm (11.02")
Declaration

Pear Tree Antiques has dated this French Brass Vanity Mirror to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1234906
Dealers Internal Reference
HFNW1267
Description
An elegant French, Circa 1880 dressing mirror.
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The decorative brass framed mirror is supported by two brass pillars and set on a mirrored base surrounded by embossed brass decoration.
Pear Tree Antiques

A very nice piece with no damage or foxing on the mirror.

Price includes postage to Mainland UK. Worldwide shipping arranged.

Height
47cm (18.50")
Width
37cm (14.57")
Depth
28cm (11.02")
Date of Manufacture

Pear Tree Antiques has dated this French Brass Vanity Mirror to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1234906
Dealers Internal Ref
HFNW1267
Pear Tree Antiques
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An antique late 19th-century French brass vanity mirror featuring an oval pivoting glass frame adorned with a bow crest, supported by two fluted columns resting on a circular mirrored base.
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Archive I An antique late 19th-century French brass vanity mirror featuring an oval pivoting glass frame adorned with a bow crest, supported by two fluted columns resting on a circular mirrored base.

A Small French Brass Vanity/ Dressing Mirror C 1880

Archive II An antique late 19th-century French brass vanity mirror featuring an oval pivoting glass frame adorned with a bow crest, supported by two fluted columns resting on a circular mirrored base. View II
Archive III An antique late 19th-century French brass vanity mirror featuring an oval pivoting glass frame adorned with a bow crest, supported by two fluted columns resting on a circular mirrored base. View III
Archive IV An antique late 19th-century French brass vanity mirror featuring an oval pivoting glass frame adorned with a bow crest, supported by two fluted columns resting on a circular mirrored base. View IV
Archive V An antique late 19th-century French brass vanity mirror featuring an oval pivoting glass frame adorned with a bow crest, supported by two fluted columns resting on a circular mirrored base. View V
Archive VI An antique late 19th-century French brass vanity mirror featuring an oval pivoting glass frame adorned with a bow crest, supported by two fluted columns resting on a circular mirrored base. View VI
Archive VII An antique late 19th-century French brass vanity mirror featuring an oval pivoting glass frame adorned with a bow crest, supported by two fluted columns resting on a circular mirrored base. View VII
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Pear Tree Antiques
Telephone 07974 570540
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Malmesbury
Wiltshire
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/peartreeantiques
Verified Since Apr 2021
Items For Sale 61
Items Sold 171
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An antique late 19th-century French brass vanity mirror featuring an oval pivoting glass frame adorned with a bow crest, supported by two fluted columns resting on a circular mirrored base.
A Small French Brass Vanity/ Dressing Mirror C 1880
Ref: SA1234906
An antique late 19th-century French brass vanity mirror featuring an oval pivoting glass frame adorned with a bow crest, supported by two fluted columns resting on a circular mirrored base.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectTabletop Mirrors
  • Period19th century
  • StyleLouis XVI Revival
  • MaterialBrass, Glass
  • ColourAged Brass
  • MotifsRibbon bow crest, Fluted columns, Floral swags, Mirrored base tray
  • SizeH 47 cm (19 in) x W 37 cm (15 in) x D 28 cm (11 in)

FAQs

Late 19th-century French vanity mirrors, often produced during the Napoleon III or Third Republic eras, typically feature ornate metalwork such as cast brass or bronze, incorporating neoclassical motifs like bows, ribbons, and floral swags.

These dressing mirrors were predominantly crafted from solid cast brass or gilt bronze, featuring heavy mirrored glass plates and occasionally mirrored base trays.

Authentic 19th-century pieces usually exhibit hand-finished casting marks, natural oxidisation in crevices, slotted steel screws, and weight appropriate for solid cast metal rather than lightweight modern alloys.

Position the mirror on a contemporary bedroom dressing table, bathroom counter, or marble-topped hallway console to create a decorative contrast between antique brass and modern textures.

Dust the frame with a dry microfibre cloth and clean glass surfaces carefully using a non-ammonia cleaner applied to a cloth rather than sprayed directly, preserving any original brass patina without harsh abrasive polishes.
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