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Rosewood & Mother of Pearl Hand Mirror
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Rosewood & Mother of Pearl Hand Mirror

1900 - 1920
For Sale by Beau Nash Bath
Description

Large hand mirror made of delicate rosewood inlaid with mother of pearl design. It's a relatively thin piece giving it a lightweight and elegant feel.

Date of Manufacture

Beau Nash Bath has dated this Victorian Rosewood Hand Mirror to the Edwardian era.

Physical Dimensions
Width
36cm (14.17")
Depth
17cm (6.69")
Reference Numbers
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SA1236668
Dealers Internal Reference
BN2400
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Description
Large hand mirror made of delicate rosewood inlaid with mother of pearl design. It's a relatively thin piece giving it a lightweight and elegant feel.
Date of Manufacture

Beau Nash Bath has dated this Victorian Rosewood Hand Mirror to the Edwardian era.

Width
36cm (14.17")
Depth
17cm (6.69")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1236668
Dealers Internal Ref
BN2400
Beau Nash Bath
Beau Nash Bath
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2022

Fashionable antiques. Personalised service.

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An oval antique rosewood hand mirror featuring mother-of-pearl inlay on the contoured handle and a bevelled glass plate.
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Archive I An oval antique rosewood hand mirror featuring mother-of-pearl inlay on the contoured handle and a bevelled glass plate.

Rosewood & Mother of Pearl Hand Mirror

Archive II An oval antique rosewood hand mirror featuring mother-of-pearl inlay on the contoured handle and a bevelled glass plate. View II
Archive III An oval antique rosewood hand mirror featuring mother-of-pearl inlay on the contoured handle and a bevelled glass plate. View III
Archive IV An oval antique rosewood hand mirror featuring mother-of-pearl inlay on the contoured handle and a bevelled glass plate. View IV
Archive V An oval antique rosewood hand mirror featuring mother-of-pearl inlay on the contoured handle and a bevelled glass plate. View V
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Beau Nash Bath

Beau Nash Bath
Telephone 07535 137808
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28 - 31 Brock Street
Bath
Somerset
BA1 2LN
United kingdom
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Beau Nash Bath
Beau Nash Bath
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An oval antique rosewood hand mirror featuring mother-of-pearl inlay on the contoured handle and a bevelled glass plate.
Rosewood & mother of pearl hand mirror
Ref: SA1236668
An oval antique rosewood hand mirror featuring mother-of-pearl inlay on the contoured handle and a bevelled glass plate.
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  • ObjectHand Mirror
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialRosewood, Mother of Pearl, Glass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsMother-of-pearl inlay, Bevelled glass plate, Contoured wooden handle, Oval frame
  • SizeW 36 cm (14 in) x D 17 cm (7 in)

This Edwardian hand mirror belongs to the Victorian and Gothic style tradition. The piece uses dark brown rosewood, mother of pearl inlay, glass, and brass hardware components. An oval frame holds a bevelled glass plate, while the contoured wooden handle includes small mother-of-pearl inlays secured with pins. The timber displays a rich dark brown grain with subtle natural tonal variations across the handle and frame. The edges of the glass plate show a bevelled profile reflecting light. The handle features a smooth, ergonomic shape designed for comfortable holding. The piece measures 36 cm wide by 17 cm deep. Suitable for daily grooming tasks, the mirror sits comfortably on a bedside table, dressing table, or vanity surface. The slim profile makes it easy to pick up and use for close inspection. The dark wood tone complements traditional bedroom furniture, antique dressers, and classic interior schemes. Placed flat on a surface or displayed upright on a vanity tray, the mirror serves both a practical purpose and adds a decorative touch to a bedroom space.

FAQs

During the Victorian era, personal grooming items became central features of dressing tables. Dense imported woods such as rosewood were favoured for handheld mirrors due to their rich grain and durability, frequently embellished with mother-of-pearl or brass detailing.

Nineteenth-century hand mirrors typically utilised solid or veneered hardwoods like rosewood, mahogany, and ebony, combined with silvered bevelled glass and decorative shell or metal inlays.

Authentic pieces exhibit natural grain variations, hand-set inlays, dark patina from age, and original glass plates that often feature subtle oxidation or hand-bevelled edges.

An antique hand mirror can be styled atop a dressing table tray, integrated into a gallery wall of mirrors, or placed on a bedside table alongside contemporary brass and glass objects.

Clean the wood gently with a soft dry cloth and apply natural beeswax sparingly to preserve the timber finish, avoiding harsh liquid cleaners on the mother-of-pearl or mirror glass.
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