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Georgian Serpentine 3-Drawer Toilet Mirror
For sale by James Reeve (Quinneys of Warwick)
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James Reeve (Quinneys of Warwick)

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Georgian Serpentine 3-Drawer Toilet Mirror

18th century
Description

Pretty 3-drawer serpentine oval toilet mirror; Ogee feet, boxwood stringing around the mirror and drawers; oval plate with some foxing

Physical Dimensions
Height
50cm (19.69")
Width
28cm (11.02")
Depth
20cm (7.87")
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James Reeve (Quinneys of Warwick) has dated this Georgian Serpentine Toilet Mirror to the Georgian era.

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Description
Pretty 3-drawer serpentine oval toilet mirror; Ogee feet, boxwood stringing around the mirror and drawers; oval plate with some foxing
Height
50cm (19.69")
Width
28cm (11.02")
Depth
20cm (7.87")
Date of Manufacture

James Reeve (Quinneys of Warwick) has dated this Georgian Serpentine Toilet Mirror to the Georgian era.

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SA1240646
James Reeve (Quinneys of Warwick)
James Reeve (Quinneys of Warwick)
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2010

Mainly specialising in georgian furniture

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A Georgian mahogany toilet mirror featuring an oval adjustable mirror supported by curved uprights, set upon a serpentine base with three small inlaid drawers and bracket feet.
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Archive I A Georgian mahogany toilet mirror featuring an oval adjustable mirror supported by curved uprights, set upon a serpentine base with three small inlaid drawers and bracket feet.

Georgian Serpentine 3-Drawer Toilet Mirror

Archive II A Georgian mahogany toilet mirror featuring an oval adjustable mirror supported by curved uprights, set upon a serpentine base with three small inlaid drawers and bracket feet. View II
Archive III A Georgian mahogany toilet mirror featuring an oval adjustable mirror supported by curved uprights, set upon a serpentine base with three small inlaid drawers and bracket feet. View III
Archive IV A Georgian mahogany toilet mirror featuring an oval adjustable mirror supported by curved uprights, set upon a serpentine base with three small inlaid drawers and bracket feet. View IV
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James Reeve (Quinneys of Warwick)

James Reeve (Quinneys of Warwick)
Telephone 07749 738 756
Location
9 Church Street
Warwick
CV34 4AB
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/jreeve
Verified Since Dec 2010
Items For Sale 75
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James Reeve (Quinneys of Warwick)
James Reeve (Quinneys of Warwick)
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A Georgian mahogany toilet mirror featuring an oval adjustable mirror supported by curved uprights, set upon a serpentine base with three small inlaid drawers and bracket feet.
Georgian serpentine 3-drawer toilet mirror
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A Georgian mahogany toilet mirror featuring an oval adjustable mirror supported by curved uprights, set upon a serpentine base with three small inlaid drawers and bracket feet.
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  • ObjectToilet Mirrors
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialMahogany, Mirror Glass, Brass, Boxwood
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsSerpentine front, Oval swing frame, Boxwood line inlay, Bracket feet
  • SizeH 50 cm (20 in) x W 28 cm (11 in) x D 20 cm (8 in)

This Georgian toilet mirror is constructed from warm brown mahogany with boxwood line inlay framing the mirror plate and the serpentine front. The piece comprises an oval swing plate held within curved uprights, mounted on a base with three small drawers fitted with tiny metal knobs and keyholes, all raised on bracket feet. Foxing is visible across the reflective surface of the glass, alongside minor surface wear appropriate to its age. Measuring 50 cm high, 28 cm wide, and 20 cm deep, the mirror functions practically on a sideboard, chest of drawers, or dressing table in a bedroom, hallway, or living area. It provides a classic Georgian accent suitable for traditional and country house interiors.

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Originating in the early eighteenth century, a toilet mirroror swing glasswas designed to sit atop a chest of drawers or dressing table. The term derives from toilette, referencing the daily ritual of dressing and grooming, with integrated drawers created to store jewellery, cosmetics, and accessories.

These mirrors were primarily constructed from solid and veneered mahogany, often featuring boxwood or satinwood stringing. The drawers typically utilise pine or oak as secondary woods, assembled with hand-cut dovetail joints, brass hardware, and hand-cut mirror glass.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-cut drawer dovetails, oxidation on secondary timber, and original brass swivel fixings. Original mirror plates often display age-related grey spots or slight silvering degradation known as foxing, alongside irregular wood thickness visible on the backboard.

While traditionally placed on a bedroom dressing table, these mirrors function well as decorative accents on hallway console tables, bathroom vanity tops, or bedroom sideboards, introducing warm wood tones and historical balance to contemporary spaces.

Dust regularly with a dry, soft microfibre cloth and apply beeswax polish once or twice a year to preserve the wood finish. Avoid moisture on unvarnished areas, keep out of direct sunlight, and clean the glass plate with a soft cloth dampened only with water.
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