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19th Century French Toilet Mirror
For sale by Beau Nash Bath
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19th Century French Toilet Mirror

19th century
For Sale by Beau Nash Bath
Description

Made of ebonised beech & white metal mounted on a swing frame, this mirror makes a lovely addition to your dressing table. Quite a unique design compared to the typical antique mahogany styles. If you're looking for something pretty and unique, maybe this is the one.

Physical Dimensions
Height
55cm (21.65")
Width
40cm (15.75")
Depth
23cm (9.06")
Declaration

Beau Nash Bath has dated this French Toilet Mirror to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1236696
Dealers Internal Reference
BN2462
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Description
Made of ebonised beech & white metal mounted on a swing frame, this mirror makes a lovely addition to your dressing table. Quite a unique design compared to the typical antique mahogany styles. If you're looking for something pretty and unique, maybe this is the one.
Height
55cm (21.65")
Width
40cm (15.75")
Depth
23cm (9.06")
Date of Manufacture

Beau Nash Bath has dated this French Toilet Mirror to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1236696
Dealers Internal Ref
BN2462
Beau Nash Bath
Beau Nash Bath
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2022

Fashionable antiques. Personalised service.

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An antique 19th-century French ebonised toilet mirror featuring an oval glass frame suspended between twin columns with silvered finials and an arched base.
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Archive I An antique 19th-century French ebonised toilet mirror featuring an oval glass frame suspended between twin columns with silvered finials and an arched base.

19th Century French Toilet Mirror

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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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Verified Since Dec 2022
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Beau Nash Bath
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An antique 19th-century French ebonised toilet mirror featuring an oval glass frame suspended between twin columns with silvered finials and an arched base.
19th century French toilet mirror
Ref: SA1236696
An antique 19th-century French ebonised toilet mirror featuring an oval glass frame suspended between twin columns with silvered finials and an arched base.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDressing Table Mirrors
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Empire
  • MaterialEbonised Wood, Glass, Silvered Metal
  • ColourBlack and Silver
  • MotifsPinecone finials, turned columns, oval frame, adjustable turn-keys
  • SizeH 55 cm (22 in) x W 40 cm (16 in) x D 23 cm (9 in)

FAQs

A French toilet mirror, often referred to as a psyche or dressing table mirror, is a small free-standing swivel mirror designed for placement on a chest of drawers or vanity table. Popular throughout the 19th century, these mirrors featured pivot mechanisms supported by decorative columns, reflecting Neoclassical and Empire design movements.

These mirrors were typically crafted from hardwoods such as mahogany, walnut, or ebonised timber, embellished with gilt-bronze, silvered metal, or brass mounts. The central glass plate was set within a pivoting oval or rectangular frame suspended between turned uprights.

Authentic examples display hand-cut joinery, original mercury or early silvered glass mirror plates with light foxing, and hand-chased metal mounts or turn-screws. Look for signs of genuine age in the dark patina of ebonised surfaces and wear around the pivot adjustment keys.

Position the mirror atop a bedroom chest of drawers, a hallway console table, or a bathroom vanity surface to create a focal point. Pairing dark ebonised finishes with contemporary lighting or minimalist decor creates contrast between historical craft and modern design.

Dust the timber and metal surfaces regularly with a soft, dry lint-free cloth, avoiding liquid polishes or chemical cleaners that can strip ebonised finishes or tarnish patinated metal. Clean the glass plate using a damp microfibre cloth, ensuring moisture does not touch the wooden frame.
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