Victorian Mahogany Bracket Mirror 19th Century

Name: Mahogany Bracket Mirror Circa 1860
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1237103
Price: 800 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectWall Mirrors
Period19th century
StyleVictorian
MaterialMahogany, Glass
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsCircular moulded mirror frame, Shaped carved backboard, Integrated wall pocket, Turned bottom finial
SizeH 68 cm (27 in) x W 34 cm (13 in) x D 12 cm (5 in)

This Victorian mahogany bracket mirror displays a warm brown timber finish with rich grain patterns throughout the polished surfaces. The design incorporates a shaped carved backboard with decorative scrolled sides and a circular moulded mirror frame enclosing a convex glass plate. Below the glass sits an integrated wall pocket with rounded contours, anchored by a multi-tiered turned bottom finial and a small hanging hole at the top apex. Measuring 68 cm high, 34 cm wide, and 12 cm deep, the piece suits placement on a narrow wall space in an entrance hallway, a study, or a compact living room. The wall pocket offers practical display potential for small trailing plants or decorative items to introduce a touch of foliage and character into domestic interiors.

FAQs

A Victorian mahogany bracket mirror is a wall-mounted decorative accessory from the mid-to-late nineteenth century that combines a small mirror plate with an integrated shelf or hollowed pocket below.

These items were predominantly crafted from solid or veneered mahogany, featuring hand-carved shaped backboards, circular moulded frames, turned finials, and silvered glass mirror plates.

Authentic nineteenth-century examples display hand-cut joinery, original wood backing boards secured with square-headed nails or screws, natural oxidisation on the mahogany, and minor desilvering on the mirror glass.

A mahogany bracket mirror functions effectively when hung in a narrow hallway, powder room, or entryway wall space, using the pocket receptacle to display dried florals or small decorative objects.

Dust the mahogany frame regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and apply a beeswax polish occasionally, taking care not to let glass cleaners contact the surrounding woodwork.

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Mahogany Bracket Mirror Circa 1860

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