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19th C Mahogany Dressing Mirror
Mytton Antiques - Jerrard Nares
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19th C Mahogany Dressing Mirror

19th century
Description

A mid 19th Century Flame serpentine mahogany dressing mirror.

Lovely smokey plate and beautifully figured veneer.

circa 1850

Height 28" Width 18 1/2" Depth 12"

Physical Dimensions
Height
71.1201cm (28.00")
Width
45.7201cm (18.00")
Depth
30.4801cm (12.00")
Declaration

Mytton Antiques - Jerrard Nares has dated this Antique Mahogany Dressing Mirror to the 1850s.

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SA225362
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12364
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Mytton Antiques

Norton Crossroads

Atcham

Shropshire SY44UH

01952740229

07860575639

Description
A mid 19th Century Flame serpentine mahogany dressing mirror.

Lovely smokey plate and beautifully figured veneer.

circa 1850

Height 28" Width 18 1/2" Depth 12"

Height
71.1201cm (28.00")
Width
45.7201cm (18.00")
Depth
30.4801cm (12.00")
Date of Manufacture

Mytton Antiques - Jerrard Nares has dated this Antique Mahogany Dressing Mirror to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA225362
Dealers Internal Ref
12364
Mytton Antiques - Jerrard Nares
Mytton Antiques - Jerrard Nares
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2008

Fine antiques from the 18th century onwards, supplying both trade and private customers worldwide.

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A 19th-century dark mahogany dressing mirror featuring a rectangular swivel frame on curved supports mounted above a box base with drawers.
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Archive I A 19th-century dark mahogany dressing mirror featuring a rectangular swivel frame on curved supports mounted above a box base with drawers.

19th C Mahogany Dressing Mirror

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Mytton Antiques - Jerrard Nares

Mytton Antiques - Jerrard Nares
Telephone 01952 740 229 or 07860 575 639
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Atcham (just off J7 of M54)
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY4 4UH
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/mytton
Verified Since May 2008
Items For Sale 155
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Mytton Antiques - Jerrard Nares
Mytton Antiques - Jerrard Nares
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Location: Atcham (just off J7 of M54), Shrewsbury, Shropshire , SY4 4UH, United Kingdom
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A 19th-century dark mahogany dressing mirror featuring a rectangular swivel frame on curved supports mounted above a box base with drawers.
19TH C MAHOGANY DRESSING MIRROR
Ref: SA225362
A 19th-century dark mahogany dressing mirror featuring a rectangular swivel frame on curved supports mounted above a box base with drawers.
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An antique dressing mirror, historically referred to as a toilet mirror, is a free-standing tabletop mirror designed to rest upon a chest of drawers or dressing table. Originating in the 17th century and gaining widespread popularity during the Georgian and Victorian eras, these mirrors often featured adjustable swivel mechanisms and built-in drawer bases.

Nineteenth-century dressing mirrors were predominantly crafted from hardwoods such as mahogany, walnut, or rosewood, frequently finished with decorative flame mahogany or burr veneers. Construction typically utilised dovetail joinery for the small drawer boxes alongside mercury-backed glass plates.

Authentic Victorian examples often feature hand-cut dovetail joints on the drawer compartments, original brass hardware, and hand-carved scroll or turned uprights. The presence of natural glass oxidisation, smooth wear on the wooden runners, and period-correct brass friction knobs also indicate period origins.

A 19th-century mahogany dressing mirror can be positioned atop a sideboard, hallway console, or vanity table to create a focal point. Pairing dark polished mahogany with neutral walls and minimalist contemporary ceramics provides a balanced contrast between historic timber and modern design.

Maintain the timber by dusting regularly with a soft microfibre cloth and applying a high-quality beeswax polish along the grain annually. Avoid aggressive liquid glass cleaners near the wooden frame, as overspray can damage the original French polish.
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