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A George III Mahogany Dressing Table Mirror
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A George III Mahogany Dressing Table Mirror

18th century
Description

A George III mahogany dressing table mirror, the rectangular bevelled plate in a banded surround between two reeded uprights with gilt brass finials and adjusting handles to the sides, over a base fitted with two drawers with boxwood stringing and gilt brass handles on ebonised bun feet. English circa 1800.

Condition: Overall very good, the plate is the original and the wood has good colour and patination.

Physical Dimensions
Height
58cm (22.83")
Width
52cm (20.47")
Depth
25cm (9.84")
Declaration

Chequers Antiques has dated this George III Dressing Mirror to the Georgian era.

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SA709907
Description
A George III mahogany dressing table mirror, the rectangular bevelled plate in a banded surround between two reeded uprights with gilt brass finials and adjusting handles to the sides, over a base fitted with two drawers with boxwood stringing and gilt brass handles on ebonised bun feet. English circa 1800.

Condition: Overall very good, the plate is the original and the wood has good colour and patination.

Height
58cm (22.83")
Width
52cm (20.47")
Depth
25cm (9.84")
Date of Manufacture

Chequers Antiques has dated this George III Dressing Mirror to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA709907
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Archive I A George III mahogany dressing table mirror with a rectangular swivel glass frame set above a two-drawer base.

A George III Mahogany Dressing Table Mirror

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Archive III A George III mahogany dressing table mirror with a rectangular swivel glass frame set above a two-drawer base. View III
Archive IV A George III mahogany dressing table mirror with a rectangular swivel glass frame set above a two-drawer base. View IV
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Telephone 07943 145714
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The Playhouse Gallery
Lombard Street
Petworth
West Sussex
GU28 0AG
United Kingdom
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A George III mahogany dressing table mirror with a rectangular swivel glass frame set above a two-drawer base.
A George III mahogany dressing table mirror
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A George III mahogany dressing table mirror with a rectangular swivel glass frame set above a two-drawer base.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectDressing Table Mirrors
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorge III
  • MaterialMahogany, Glass, Brass, Boxwood
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsBoxwood stringing, turned adjustment knobs, rectangular frame, twin drawers
  • SizeH 58 cm (23 in) x W 52 cm (20 in) x D 25 cm (10 in)

This George III mahogany dressing table mirror combines timber, glass, brass and boxwood elements in a warm brown tone. The rectangular swivel frame holds a bevelled glass plate between reeded uprights topped with gilt brass finials, and incorporates turned adjustment handles at the sides. Below the mirror, the stepped base contains twin drawers decorated with delicate boxwood stringing, fitted with small gilt brass knobs, and raised on ebonised bun feet. The timber exhibits rich natural patination and surface warmth from age. Practical dimensions of 58 cm high, 52 cm wide, and 25 cm deep make this piece suitable for placement atop a bedroom chest of drawers, a hallway console table, or a living room sideboard. It functions both as a traditional dressing accessory and as a classic decorative accent in an English Country House interior.

FAQs

Originating in the 18th century, George III dressing table mirrors, historically known as toilet glasses, feature an adjustable rectangular or oval mirror supported on upright posts, mounted above a plinth base containing small drawers.

These mirrors were predominantly crafted from solid mahogany or mahogany veneers, frequently accented with boxwood stringing, brass adjustment knobs, and hand-dovetailed drawer construction.

Authentic period examples feature hand-cut dovetail joints on the drawers, original silvered glass displaying age-appropriate oxidisation, and turned side screws or brass fittings to alter the frame tilt.

Positioning the mirror atop a chest of drawers, console table, or dressing surface introduces historical depth and functional storage to contemporary dressing spaces.

Clean the timber components using a dry lint-free cloth and apply a natural beeswax polish sparingly to maintain the original patina, keeping the piece away from direct sunlight and moisture.
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