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Antique Georgian Mahogany Dressing Mirror | 18th Century
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Antique Georgian Mahogany Dressing Mirror | 18th Century

18th century
For Sale by ActFurniture LTD
Description

Antique late 18th century Georgian toilet mirror in mahogany, in the Hepplewhite manner, an elegant and well-proportioned piece of good quality, showcasing fine craftsmanship and graceful period form.

The shield-shaped mirror is held between swept S-scroll supports carved with paterae and topped with small brass urn finials, and tilts on brass ring-turned adjusting screws.

It stands on a bow-fronted box base fitted with three drawers, the larger centre drawer with a lock and a diamond-shaped bone escutcheon, all with brass ring handles and oak-lined interiors. The drawers and base are finished with fine boxwood stringing, and the piece rests on neat ogee bracket feet.

The mahogany displays a lovely figured grain to the top and drawer fronts, with a warm, rich colour and a fine mellow patina built up over two centuries.

Presented in good condition commensurate with age. A very desirable Georgian dressing mirror of neat proportions, a perfect addition to any dressing table, chest of drawers or bedroom.

Product Reference : AF - 6934

Measurements : 53.5cm (21") Width x 21.5cm (8½") Depth x 63cm (25") Height

As with all antique and vintage furniture, pieces may show signs of age, use and wear, all of which form part of their character and history. Please study the photographs carefully, as they form part of the description and condition report.

We’re a family-run antique furniture business based in Malvern, Worcestershire. All of our pieces are available to view at our stockroom by appointment only. If you’d like additional photographs, measurements or to arrange a viewing, we’re always happy to help and aim to respond as quickly as possible.

Delivery – £65

• Delivery is available throughout the UK mainland, including most areas of Scotland.

• Each piece is carefully wrapped and protected prior to dispatch and delivered by our trusted private courier using a two-person team.

• Your piece will be delivered to the room of your choice, provided there is suitable access. For items supplied in sections, assembly is not included as part of the delivery service.

• Our standard delivery timeframe is approximately 3–15 working days from receipt of payment. The courier will contact you directly to confirm the delivery date and provide an approximate arrival time.

• If you have any particular delivery requirements, please let us know before purchasing and we’ll do our best to accommodate them.

Collection – Free

Collection is available free of charge from our stockroom at WR6 5JE, by appointment only. Please contact us in advance to arrange a convenient collection date and time.

Thank you for viewing this piece. Should you have any further questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Date of Manufacture

ActFurniture LTD has dated this Georgian Mahogany Dressing Mirror to the Georgian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
63cm (24.80")
Width
53.5cm (21.06")
Depth
21.5cm (8.46")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1245288
Dealers Internal Reference
AF-6934
Description
Antique late 18th century Georgian toilet mirror in mahogany, in the Hepplewhite manner, an elegant and well-proportioned piece of good quality, showcasing fine craftsmanship and graceful period form.
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The shield-shaped mirror is held between swept S-scroll supports carved with paterae and topped with small brass urn finials, and tilts on brass ring-turned adjusting screws.
ActFurniture LTD
fig 1. An 18th-century Georgian mahogany dressing mirror featuring a shield-shaped swing frame mounted above a three-drawer base with brass hardware.
fig 1. Antique Georgian Mahogany Dressing Mirror | 18th Century

It stands on a bow-fronted box base fitted with three drawers, the larger centre drawer with a lock and a diamond-shaped bone escutcheon, all with brass ring handles and oak-lined interiors. The drawers and base are finished with fine boxwood stringing, and the piece rests on neat ogee bracket feet.

fig 2. An 18th-century Georgian mahogany dressing mirror featuring a shield-shaped swing frame mounted above a three-drawer base with brass hardware.
fig 2. Antique Georgian Mahogany Dressing Mirror | 18th Century

The mahogany displays a lovely figured grain to the top and drawer fronts, with a warm, rich colour and a fine mellow patina built up over two centuries.

Presented in good condition commensurate with age. A very desirable Georgian dressing mirror of neat proportions, a perfect addition to any dressing table, chest of drawers or bedroom.

fig 3. An 18th-century Georgian mahogany dressing mirror featuring a shield-shaped swing frame mounted above a three-drawer base with brass hardware.
fig 3. Antique Georgian Mahogany Dressing Mirror | 18th Century

Product Reference : AF - 6934

Measurements : 53.5cm (21") Width x 21.5cm (8½") Depth x 63cm (25") Height

As with all antique and vintage furniture, pieces may show signs of age, use and wear, all of which form part of their character and history. Please study the photographs carefully, as they form part of the description and condition report.

fig 4. An 18th-century Georgian mahogany dressing mirror featuring a shield-shaped swing frame mounted above a three-drawer base with brass hardware.
fig 4. Antique Georgian Mahogany Dressing Mirror | 18th Century

We’re a family-run antique furniture business based in Malvern, Worcestershire. All of our pieces are available to view at our stockroom by appointment only. If you’d like additional photographs, measurements or to arrange a viewing, we’re always happy to help and aim to respond as quickly as possible.

fig 5. An 18th-century Georgian mahogany dressing mirror featuring a shield-shaped swing frame mounted above a three-drawer base with brass hardware.
fig 5. Antique Georgian Mahogany Dressing Mirror | 18th Century

Delivery – £65

• Delivery is available throughout the UK mainland, including most areas of Scotland.

• Each piece is carefully wrapped and protected prior to dispatch and delivered by our trusted private courier using a two-person team.

fig 6. An 18th-century Georgian mahogany dressing mirror featuring a shield-shaped swing frame mounted above a three-drawer base with brass hardware.
fig 6. Antique Georgian Mahogany Dressing Mirror | 18th Century

• Your piece will be delivered to the room of your choice, provided there is suitable access. For items supplied in sections, assembly is not included as part of the delivery service.

• Our standard delivery timeframe is approximately 3–15 working days from receipt of payment. The courier will contact you directly to confirm the delivery date and provide an approximate arrival time.

fig 7. An 18th-century Georgian mahogany dressing mirror featuring a shield-shaped swing frame mounted above a three-drawer base with brass hardware.
fig 7. Antique Georgian Mahogany Dressing Mirror | 18th Century

• If you have any particular delivery requirements, please let us know before purchasing and we’ll do our best to accommodate them.

Collection – Free

Collection is available free of charge from our stockroom at WR6 5JE, by appointment only. Please contact us in advance to arrange a convenient collection date and time.

Thank you for viewing this piece. Should you have any further questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Date of Manufacture

ActFurniture LTD has dated this Georgian Mahogany Dressing Mirror to the Georgian era.

Height
63cm (24.80")
Width
53.5cm (21.06")
Depth
21.5cm (8.46")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1245288
Dealers Internal Ref
AF-6934
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An 18th-century Georgian mahogany dressing mirror featuring a shield-shaped swing frame mounted above a three-drawer base with brass hardware.
Antique Georgian Mahogany Dressing Mirror | 18th Century
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  • ObjectDressing Mirrors
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass, Mirror Glass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsShield frame, Bracket feet, String inlay, Bone escutcheon
  • SizeH 63 cm (25 in) x W 53.5 cm (21 in) x D 21.5 cm (8 in)

A Georgian dressing mirror, historically known as a toilet glass, typically features a pivoting mirror frame mounted on upright supports above a wooden plinth base containing small drawers. Popularised during the 18th century, these pieces often feature shield, oval, or rectangular frames crafted from polished woods such as mahogany or walnut.

These mirrors were primarily constructed using dense hardwoods such as mahogany or walnut, frequently accented with satinwood string inlay or bone and ivory escutcheons. The mirror plate was silvered glass, held in place with wood backing and adjusted using brass side knobs or hooks.

Authentic 18th-century examples display hand-cut dovetail joints on the drawer construction, original brass drop handles, and hand-planed timber backing boards. The mirror glass may show characteristic foxing or minor desilverisation, while the mahogany surfaces exhibit age-appropriate oxidisation and natural wear.

A tabletop dressing mirror can be styled atop a contemporary bedroom chest of drawers, a hallway console table, or a bathroom vanity. Its warm wood tones and distinct silhouette offer a balanced visual contrast against modern minimalist decor.

Dust mahogany surfaces regularly with a soft microfibre cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish sparingly once or twice a year to maintain the patina. Avoid applying chemical cleaners or water directly to original glass, as moisture can seep behind the frame and degrade the reflective backing.
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