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19th century
For Sale by A and B Antiques
Description

Walnut three drawer box mirror with revived original finish supported on squat bracket feet period brass knobs in very good attractive and useable condition.

Circa 1860s

H 56cm W 42.5cm D 22cm

£245 including free postage UK mainland only

This piece will be waxed and check over before delivery to make sure it this mirror arrives to you at its very best.

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me

Stephen

07525 494275

Physical Dimensions
Height
566cm (222.83")
Width
42.5cm (16.73")
Depth
22cm (8.66")
Declaration

A and B Antiques has dated this Antique Walnut Toilet Mirror to the Victorian era.

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Sellingantiques Reference
SA746107
Dealers Internal Reference
116 LV
Description
Walnut three drawer box mirror with revived original finish supported on squat bracket feet period brass knobs in very good attractive and useable condition.

Circa 1860s

H 56cm W 42.5cm D 22cm

£245 including free postage UK mainland only

“
This piece will be waxed and check over before delivery to make sure it this mirror arrives to you at its very best.
A and B Antiques

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me

Stephen

07525 494275

Height
566cm (222.83")
Width
42.5cm (16.73")
Depth
22cm (8.66")
Date of Manufacture

A and B Antiques has dated this Antique Walnut Toilet Mirror to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA746107
Dealers Internal Ref
116 LV
A and B Antiques
A and B Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2014

Useful pieces short of space hide a corner cupboard in an unused corner .

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A walnut tabletop toilet mirror featuring an arched swing frame with turned finials mounted above a plinth base containing three small drawers with brass knobs.
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Archive I A walnut tabletop toilet mirror featuring an arched swing frame with turned finials mounted above a plinth base containing three small drawers with brass knobs.

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Archive II A walnut tabletop toilet mirror featuring an arched swing frame with turned finials mounted above a plinth base containing three small drawers with brass knobs. View II
Archive III A walnut tabletop toilet mirror featuring an arched swing frame with turned finials mounted above a plinth base containing three small drawers with brass knobs. View III
Archive IV A walnut tabletop toilet mirror featuring an arched swing frame with turned finials mounted above a plinth base containing three small drawers with brass knobs. View IV
Archive V A walnut tabletop toilet mirror featuring an arched swing frame with turned finials mounted above a plinth base containing three small drawers with brass knobs. View V
Archive VI A walnut tabletop toilet mirror featuring an arched swing frame with turned finials mounted above a plinth base containing three small drawers with brass knobs. View VI
Archive VII A walnut tabletop toilet mirror featuring an arched swing frame with turned finials mounted above a plinth base containing three small drawers with brass knobs. View VII
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Hampshire
United Kingdom
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A walnut tabletop toilet mirror featuring an arched swing frame with turned finials mounted above a plinth base containing three small drawers with brass knobs.
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A walnut tabletop toilet mirror featuring an arched swing frame with turned finials mounted above a plinth base containing three small drawers with brass knobs.
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  • ObjectDressing Mirrors
  • Period19th century
  • StyleQueen Anne
  • MaterialWalnut, Glass, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsArched top frame, Turned side finials, Plinth base with drawers, Bracket feet
  • SizeH 566 cm (223 in) x W 42.5 cm (17 in) x D 22 cm (9 in)

This Victorian dressing mirror is rendered in a warm brown walnut timber with a revived original finish and stands 56 cm high, 42.5 cm wide and 22 cm deep. The piece takes a Queen Anne style and consists of an arched top swing frame suspended between two turned side finials, mounted above a plinth base fitted with three small drawers. Period brass knobs serve as hardware on the drawers, which are elevated on squat bracket feet. The wood grain shows varied natural tones across the frame and base drawers, while the glass plate reflects light and the small drawers offer tabletop storage. Positioned on a sideboard top, this toilet mirror functions as a dressing accessory in a bedroom or dressing room. The English Country House aesthetic suits traditional interior schemes where the walnut surface and warm brown colour complement timber furniture. The compact proportions allow placement on top of chests of drawers, dressing tables or sideboards to provide a mirror surface combined with small compartment storage for everyday items.

FAQs

A toilet mirror, also known as a dressing mirror or swing mirror, is an adjustable tabletop mirror designed to sit on top of a chest of drawers or vanity table. Popularised during the late seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, these pieces feature a swivel frame set between upright supports above a plinth base with drawers.

Eighteenth-century toilet mirrors were predominantly constructed using figured walnut, mahogany, or oak veneers laid over solid timber cores. The mirror plates were original silvered or mercury glass, secured with carved mouldings, brass turn-screws, and hand-dovetailed drawer construction.

Authentic period examples display hand-cut dovetail joints in the base drawers, original brass fittings, and subtle foxing or oxidation spots on the glass mirror plate. Examining the reverse reveals hand-sawn backing boards with characteristic tool marks and natural age shrinkage.

Positioning a toilet mirror on top of a contemporary sideboard, hallway console, or vanity desk introduces historical texture and geometric structure. The small base drawers offer functional storage for jewellery and everyday trinkets while reflecting light across the room.

Dust the timber surfaces regularly with a soft microfibre cloth and apply beeswax polish periodically to nourish the walnut veneer. Avoid spraying chemical glass cleaners directly onto the frame, applying glass cleaner sparingly to a cloth instead to safeguard the antique mirror plate.
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