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Painted Shield Shape Dressing Mirror
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Painted Shield Shape Dressing Mirror

1900 - 1920
For Sale by Bedsteads
Description

Painted shield shape dressing mirror with three drawers under with bevelled mirror. Glass can be replaced if required POA.

Physical Dimensions
Height
89cm (35.04")
Width
65cm (25.59")
Depth
25.5cm (10.04")
Declaration

Bedsteads has dated this Painted Shield Dressing Mirror to the Edwardian era.

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SA658026
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Description
Painted shield shape dressing mirror with three drawers under with bevelled mirror. Glass can be replaced if required POA.
Height
89cm (35.04")
Width
65cm (25.59")
Depth
25.5cm (10.04")
Date of Manufacture

Bedsteads has dated this Painted Shield Dressing Mirror to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA658026
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A painted off-white shield-shaped dressing mirror with a swivel glass frame set above a curved base containing three small drawers with brass knobs.
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Archive I A painted off-white shield-shaped dressing mirror with a swivel glass frame set above a curved base containing three small drawers with brass knobs.

Painted Shield Shape Dressing Mirror

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Backwell
Bristol
BS48 4AA
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A painted off-white shield-shaped dressing mirror with a swivel glass frame set above a curved base containing three small drawers with brass knobs.
Painted shield shape dressing mirror
Ref: SA658026
A painted off-white shield-shaped dressing mirror with a swivel glass frame set above a curved base containing three small drawers with brass knobs.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDressing Mirrors
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleGeorgian Revival
  • MaterialPainted Wood, Glass, Brass
  • ColourOff-White
  • MotifsShield frame, Swivel uprights, Serpentine base, Small brass knobs
  • SizeH 89 cm (35 in) x W 65 cm (26 in) x D 25.5 cm (10 in)

This Edwardian dressing mirror in a Georgian Revival style is presented in an off-white painted finish. The piece comprises an upright bevelled mirror within a curved shield-shaped frame supported by swivel side pivots, mounted above a serpentine base fitted with three small drawers furnished with tiny round brass knobs. Visible details include Foxing and spotting on the mirror glass, a curved stepped profile along the base with bracket feet, and distinct curved upright arms holding the swivelling glass. Standing 89 cm high, 65 cm wide, and 25.5 cm deep, this dressing mirror is well proportioned for placement atop a bedroom chest of drawers, a dressing table, or a sideboard in a hallway. In a contemporary home, this mirror brings a French Chateau design vibe to a bedroom or guest room dressing area. The neutral off-white painted surface coordinates easily with various interior colour schemes, while the three small lower drawers provide practical storage space for small accessories, jewellery, or trinkets. The compact footprint ensures it sits comfortably on surface tops without overwhelming the surrounding space, offering both a functional looking glass and a decorative tabletop accessory.

FAQs

Originating in the late eighteenth century during the Georgian and Hepplewhite periods, a shield-shaped toilet mirror is a tabletop dressing mirror with a distinctive curved frame mounted on swivel uprights, typically resting upon a small drawer base.

Traditional dressing mirrors are constructed from hard timber frames such as mahogany, oak, or painted pine, paired with silvered glass plates and small cast brass fittings for the swivel supports and drawer pulls.

Authentic period examples demonstrate hand-cut dovetail jointing inside the base drawers, original threaded brass turn-screws on the upright supports, and natural oxidisation or mild foxing across the glass mirror plate.

Position the mirror on top of a bedroom chest of drawers, a hallway console table, or a bathroom counter to add vertical elevation and reflect natural light across modern neutral spaces.

Wipe the painted timber frame with a dry microfibre cloth to remove dust, avoid applying harsh chemical glass cleaners near the frame edge to prevent paint deterioration, and keep drawer channels clear of debris.
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