Georgian Mahogany Toilet Mirror 18th Century

Name: Georgian Mahogany Toilet or Dressing Table Mirror
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA408292
Price: 375 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectDressing Table Mirrors
Period18th century
StyleGeorgian
MaterialMahogany, Glass, Gilded Wood, Brass
ColourDark Mahogany
MotifsGilt inner slip, Swivel frame, Box plinth base, Miniature drawers
SizeH 66 cm (26 in) x W 41 cm (16 in) x D 19 cm (7 in)

This Georgian toilet or dressing table mirror originates from the 1750 period and exhibits a dark mahogany colour with polished timber surfaces. The rectangular glass swings between two upright posts and includes a gilt inner slip surrounded by a moulded frame. The box plinth base features a sweep front profile, little bracket feet, and three miniature drawers fitted with small round brass handles. Materials consist of mahogany, glass, gilded wood, and brass, creating an English Country House design vibe. Measuring 66 cm high, 41 cm wide, and 19 cm deep, this dressing table mirror functions well as a decorative table-top piece. It sits suitably atop a sideboard, dresser, or chest of drawers in a bedroom, dressing room, or living space to provide a traditional reflective surface.

FAQs

A Georgian toilet mirror, also known as a dressing glass, is a free-standing mirror designed to sit on top of a table or chest of drawers. Popularised in the 18th century, these mirrors feature an adjustable swivelling glass frame supported by uprights, often set atop a shallow wooden plinth containing miniature drawers for grooming accessories.

Primary woods included dense Cuban mahogany and walnut, occasionally accented with boxwood stringing or gilt slip borders around the glass. The mirror plate was historically silvered glass, while drawer pulls and hinge adjustments were fashioned from solid brass.

Authentic period examples demonstrate hand-dovetailed drawer construction, oak or pine secondary woods lining the drawer interiors, and hand-cut brass fittings. The silvered glass often exhibits minor oxidisation, and the timber displays a rich natural patina formed over centuries of handling.

Place the mirror atop a modern sideboard, hallway console, or vanity table to create an eclectic focal point. Paired with contemporary lighting or clean-lined decor, the warm mahogany tones provide historical contrast and texture to modern room schemes.

Clean the mahogany timber using a soft cloth and beeswax polish, avoiding silicone-based sprays that build up over time. Clean the glass with a slightly dampened microfiber cloth, taking care not to let liquid seep behind the frame onto the original mirror backing.

James Reeve (Quinneys of Warwick)

Georgian Mahogany Toilet or Dressing Table Mirror

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