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Early 19th Century Mahogany Dressing Table
Martlesham Antiques
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Early 19th Century Mahogany Dressing Table

19th century
Description

Early 19th Century mahogany dressing table / toilet mirror, with a swivel mirror, the frame decorated with wooden finials on top, the base section having three oak lined drawers, standing on small ogee feet. Circa 1800.

17” x 8” x 25” high

43cms x 20cms x 64cms high

Physical Dimensions
Height
64cm (25.20")
Width
43cm (16.93")
Depth
20cm (7.87")
Declaration

Martlesham Antiques has dated this Mahogany Dressing Table Mirror to the 19th Century.

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SA588429
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Martlesham Antiques is a family run business and has been trading since 1984. Located in Suffolk just outside Woodbridge, Martlesham Antiques is run from a spacious thatched cottage housing nine large showrooms with a vast adjacent car park.

Specialising in 18th and 19th Century furniture, together with creating custom hand-made furniture which is supplied to various interior designers, trade and the retail market. Every piece on the showroom floor is in excellent condition and ready to go straight into the buyers home or premises.

All of Martlesham Antiques furniture is hand polished by their own French polishers and restorers to a very high standard. We are also a member of LAPADA, the association of art and antiques.

Description
Early 19th Century mahogany dressing table / toilet mirror, with a swivel mirror, the frame decorated with wooden finials on top, the base section having three oak lined drawers, standing on small ogee feet. Circa 1800.

17” x 8” x 25” high

43cms x 20cms x 64cms high

Height
64cm (25.20")
Width
43cm (16.93")
Depth
20cm (7.87")
Date of Manufacture

Martlesham Antiques has dated this Mahogany Dressing Table Mirror to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA588429
Martlesham Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2008
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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Martlesham Antiques Profile Page

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An early 19th-century mahogany dressing table mirror featuring an adjustable glass frame with brass finials over a base with three drawers.
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Archive I An early 19th-century mahogany dressing table mirror featuring an adjustable glass frame with brass finials over a base with three drawers.

Early 19th Century Mahogany Dressing Table

Archive II An early 19th-century mahogany dressing table mirror featuring an adjustable glass frame with brass finials over a base with three drawers. View II
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Archive IV An early 19th-century mahogany dressing table mirror featuring an adjustable glass frame with brass finials over a base with three drawers. View IV
Archive V An early 19th-century mahogany dressing table mirror featuring an adjustable glass frame with brass finials over a base with three drawers. View V
Archive VI An early 19th-century mahogany dressing table mirror featuring an adjustable glass frame with brass finials over a base with three drawers. View VI
Archive VII An early 19th-century mahogany dressing table mirror featuring an adjustable glass frame with brass finials over a base with three drawers. View VII
Archive VIII An early 19th-century mahogany dressing table mirror featuring an adjustable glass frame with brass finials over a base with three drawers. View VIII
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Martlesham Antiques
Telephone 01394 386732
Location
The Thatched Roadhouse
Main Rd
Martlesham
Suffolk
IP12 4RJ
United Kingdom
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An early 19th-century mahogany dressing table mirror featuring an adjustable glass frame with brass finials over a base with three drawers.
Early 19th Century mahogany dressing table
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An early 19th-century mahogany dressing table mirror featuring an adjustable glass frame with brass finials over a base with three drawers.
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A toilet mirror, also known as a dressing glass, is a free-standing mirror designed to sit atop a dressing table, chest of drawers, or vanity unit. Originating in the late 17th century and reaching peak popularity during the Georgian and Regency eras, these mirrors feature a tilting glass framed in timber supported by side posts, frequently set above a box plinth containing drawers for jewellery and grooming items.

Early 19th-century dressing glasses were predominantly constructed from solid and veneered hardwoods such as mahogany, walnut, or rosewood. The assemblies feature silvered mirror glass, brass pivot hardware, turned finials, and hand-dovetailed drawers fitted with small brass knobs or escutcheons.

Authentic early 19th-century examples display hand-cut dovetail joints in the drawer construction, hand-planed timber backboards, and period-correct brass hardware with slight variations from hand-casting. The original glass may exhibit light foxing or subtle surface distortion, while the mahogany surface displays natural patination and gradual timber oxidisation.

Position the mirror on top of a chest of drawers, a hallway console table, or a vanity desk to establish a clear focal point. Complement the piece with contemporary ceramic vessels, modern lighting, or framed artwork to create a balanced contrast between historic mahogany and modern design elements.

Dust the timber framework regularly with a dry, lint-free cloth and apply a coat of beeswax polish annually, buffing gently in line with the wood grain. Avoid spraying liquid glass cleaner directly onto the mirror face, as moisture penetration along the frame edges can degrade the silver backing and wood polish.
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