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A George III Style Mahogany Cheval Mirror
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A George III Style Mahogany Cheval Mirror

1900 - 1920
Description

Circa 1900. A George III style mahogany and gilded cheval mirror, the rectangular mirror with crested top and elegant moulding, the mirror held in place with a gilded and carved slip, the frame supported on two uprights with rounded corners, with the mirror frame locked with two brass knobs, the base with a ribbed stretcher with a shaped shelf beneath, resting on four hipped saber legs, terminating on a cast brass paw foot with castors beneath, the back of the mirror is polished and panelled (a sign of quality).

Date of Manufacture

Georgian Antiques has dated this Mahogany Cheval Dressing Mirror to the 1900s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
163cm (64.17")
Width
56cm (22.05")
Depth
55cm (21.65")
Reference Numbers
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SA1245733
Dealers Internal Reference
35711
Description
Circa 1900. A George III style mahogany and gilded cheval mirror, the rectangular mirror with crested top and elegant moulding, the mirror held in place with a gilded and carved slip, the frame supported on two uprights with rounded corners, with the mirror frame locked with two brass knobs, the base with a ribbed stretcher with a shaped shelf beneath, resting on four hipped saber legs, terminating on a cast brass paw foot with castors beneath, the back of the mirror is polished and panelled (a sign of quality).
Date of Manufacture

Georgian Antiques has dated this Mahogany Cheval Dressing Mirror to the 1900s.

Height
163cm (64.17")
Width
56cm (22.05")
Depth
55cm (21.65")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1245733
Dealers Internal Ref
35711
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A George III style dark mahogany cheval mirror featuring an arched cresting, adjustable frame, and splayed legs with brass castors.
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Archive I A George III style dark mahogany cheval mirror featuring an arched cresting, adjustable frame, and splayed legs with brass castors.

A George III Style Mahogany Cheval Mirror

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A George III style dark mahogany cheval mirror featuring an arched cresting, adjustable frame, and splayed legs with brass castors.
A George III Style Mahogany Cheval Mirror
Ref: SA1245733
A George III style dark mahogany cheval mirror featuring an arched cresting, adjustable frame, and splayed legs with brass castors.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectCheval Mirror
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleGeorge III Style
  • MaterialMahogany, Glass, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsArched crest, Splayed legs, Brass castors, Tilting frame
  • SizeH 163 cm (64 in) x W 56 cm (22 in) x D 55 cm (22 in)

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A George III style cheval mirror is a floor-standing dressing glass supported by two vertical uprights, featuring design elements popularised during the reign of King George III (17601820). These pieces typically incorporate classic proportions, mahogany timber, arched tops, and splayed legs.

Traditional construction relies on dense mahogany for the frame and uprights, silvered plate mirror glass, and brass fittings such as thumbscrews, hinges, and castor wheels. Secondary woods such as pine or oak were often used for the backing panel.

Authentic period examples and faithful reproductions showcase hand-cut mortise and tenon joints, original brass tension handles on the pivots, natural wear on the brass castors, and hand-planed timber surfaces on the rear casing.

Position the mirror in an empty corner of a bedroom, dressing room, or light-filled hallway to create architectural height and reflect ambient light. Pairing the dark mahogany wood with neutral wall tones balances historic craftsmanship with modern minimalism.

Dust the wooden frame regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and apply a clear beeswax polish annually along the grain. Clean the mirror glass using a dedicated glass cleaner applied to a cloth rather than sprayed directly to prevent fluid from seeping into the frame.
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