Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated this piece to the 1880s.
Summary:
• Item: Dressing Table
• Circa: 1880
• Period: Victorian
• Provenance: English
• Wood: Burr walnut veneers
• Adjustable central mirror
• 2 exquisitely carved pierced fretwork mirror supports
• 2 small drawers atop pedestals
• 4 working graduated drawers to pedestals
• Original floral carved cup handles
• Hand dovetailed mahogany lined drawers
• Quarter beaded drawer interiors (a sign of quality)
• Original turned mirror screws
• Bead moulded cushion plinths
• Completely original structure
• Fantastic colour & finish
• Excellent condition
• Solid in joint
• Free UK delivery to mainland England, Wales & southern Scotland*
• Free 14 day UK returns
Description:
The dressing table boasts a central rectangular adjustable mirror with an arched top, encased in a moulded frame, featuring a central carved floral pediment above. Stunning floral pierced fretwork carved arms support the mirror frame. The angle of the mirror can be adjusted by turning the brass knobs, which have steel threaded screw ends that sit into the mirror frame. The mirror supports rest upon the pedestals, which feature two small drawers on either side. The small drawer compartments and the pedestals themselves both boast burr walnut tops with moulded edges; the top and pedestals also display further bead moulding. The dressing table features 9 drawers, with four to each pedestal, and a single central drawer. All drawers are mahogany lined, hand dovetailed, and boast quarter beading and the original blue paper lining. The dressing table rests on the original bead moulded plinths. The item retains the original backboards to the base and mirror. The mirror and carved arm supports can be dismounted for easy storage and transportation.
Condition Report:
This dressing table is in excellent original condition, having been French polished in our workshops. Nominal old use marks to the leading edges but nothing significant considering the age of the item. There are no marks, stains or scratches to the tops of the pedestals. The mirror, which is the original mirror, is in very good condition, with only some very small signs of foxing against the frame at the top; this is perfectly acceptable, considering it’s a Victorian mirror. The drawers close flush to the frame and they also retain their original carved wooden handles. There are some old use marks to the drawer bottoms (see photos). This item is solid in joint and ready to use.
Dimensions:
External Height = 163.3cm or 64¼” or 5ft 4¼”
External Width = 126.6cm or 49?” or 4ft 1?”
External Depth = 56cm or 22” or 1ft 10”
Mirror Height = 63.8cm or 25?” or 2ft 1?”
Mirror Width = 44cm or 17?” or 1ft 5?”
Knee Height = 59cm or 23¼” or 1ft 11¼”
Knee Width (pedestals) = 42.3cm or 16?” or 1ft 4?”
Knee Width (plinths) = 39.5cm or 15½” or 1ft 3½”
Free UK Delivery*:
We offer free delivery to mainland England, Wales, and Southern Scotland. *We do not offer free delivery to locations north of Stirling in Scotland, Northern Ireland, or any British Islands off the mainland. If you live in one of the areas, please contact us for a delivery quote.
Free 14 Days UK Returns & Refunds:
A free 14-day “no quibble” returns policy is available if you are not happy with this item. We will collect the item free of charge from you.
International Buyers:
Please contact us before purchasing the item, so that we can obtain an accurate shipping quote and delivery lead-time.
Ref. Dressing Table 13
Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated this piece to the 1880s.
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Antique English Victorian Burr Walnut Pedestal Dressing Table with Mirror (Circa 1880)
