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Antique Victorian Quality Mahogany Dressing Table Mirror
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Antique Victorian Quality Mahogany Dressing Table Mirror

19th century
Description

Antique Victorian quality mahogany dressing table mirror having a quality oval shaped mahogany framed adjustable swing mirror supported by two shaped carved mahogany supports raised on a figured mahogany moulded edge base with a lift up lid opening to reveal a storage compartment and standing on carved feet

A quaint example of desirable proportions.

77.5 x 62 x 27cm

Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Dressing Mirror to the 1860s.

Independent Date Guide ID 07023297
Dealer's Item Date1860s
Sellingantiques Date1860s
Sellingantiques agingItem 150-175 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1860s:
Carved grape cluster terminals and scroll uprights: mid-Victorian decorative cabinetwork.
Hinged compartment in the plinth base: typical mid-nineteenth-century dressing glass design.
Small brass butt hinges on the lid: original Victorian brassware.
Figured flame mahogany veneer across the lid: nineteenth-century cabinetmaking choice.
Fine age lines and soft rubbing on the base: long-standing domestic use.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
77.5cm (30.51")
Width
62cm (24.41")
Depth
27cm (10.63")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA860471
Dealers Internal Reference
293C
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Description
Antique Victorian quality mahogany dressing table mirror having a quality oval shaped mahogany framed adjustable swing mirror supported by two shaped carved mahogany supports raised on a figured mahogany moulded edge base with a lift up lid opening to reveal a storage compartment and standing on carved feet

A quaint example of desirable proportions.

77.5 x 62 x 27cm

Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Dressing Mirror to the 1860s.

Independent Date Report ID 07023297
Dealer's Item Date1860s
Sellingantiques dating1860s
Sellingantiques agingItem 150-175 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1860s:
Carved grape cluster terminals and scroll uprights: mid-Victorian decorative cabinetwork.
Hinged compartment in the plinth base: typical mid-nineteenth-century dressing glass design.
Small brass butt hinges on the lid: original Victorian brassware.
Figured flame mahogany veneer across the lid: nineteenth-century cabinetmaking choice.
Fine age lines and soft rubbing on the base: long-standing domestic use.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
77.5cm (30.51")
Width
62cm (24.41")
Depth
27cm (10.63")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA860471
Dealers Internal Ref
293C
London City Antiques
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At london city antiques we specialise in fine english antiques

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Archive I A Victorian mahogany dressing table mirror featuring an oval glass plate supported by carved scroll uprights resting on a curved plinth base.

Antique Victorian Quality Mahogany Dressing Table Mirror

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A Victorian mahogany dressing table mirror featuring an oval glass plate supported by carved scroll uprights resting on a curved plinth base.
Antique Victorian Quality Mahogany Dressing Table Mirror
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A Victorian mahogany dressing table mirror featuring an oval glass plate supported by carved scroll uprights resting on a curved plinth base.
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  • ObjectDressing Table Mirrors
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Glass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsOval frame, Carved scroll supports, Plinth base
  • SizeH 77.5 cm (31 in) x W 62 cm (24 in) x D 27 cm (11 in)

This Victorian dressing table mirror dates from 1860 and follows a traditional English Country House design. Fabricated from warm brown mahogany and glass, the piece stands 77.5 cm high, 62 cm wide, and 27 cm deep. The adjustable swing mirror has an oval frame supported by two shaped scroll uprights with carved pinecone finials. The structure rests on a figured mahogany moulded edge base equipped with a lift-up lid that opens to a storage compartment, standing directly upon carved feet. In a contemporary home, this mirror suits placement on top of a bedroom dressing table or a living room sideboard. The polished timber surface and classic proportions provide a practical tabletop glass while offering concealed storage within the base compartment for small personal items.

FAQs

Originating in the nineteenth century, a Victorian dressing table mirror, historically known as a toilet mirror, is a standalone mirror designed to rest on a chest of drawers or vanity table. These mirrors feature a swivel mechanism, allowing the angle of the glass plate to be adjusted for personal grooming.

Victorian toilet mirrors were predominantly crafted from high-quality hardwoods such as mahogany, walnut, and rosewood. The frames and bases feature hand-carved details, with silvered or mercury-backed glass plates held within sturdy timber surrounds.

Authentic Victorian mahogany mirrors typically display hand-cut dovetail joints on the plinth base, original brass pivot hinges, and natural age-related wear to the glass silvering. The wood exhibits a deep patina with hand-carved organic or scrolling motifs characteristic of nineteenth-century cabinetmaking.

In contemporary settings, a Victorian dressing mirror can serve as a focal point atop a hallway console, a dining room sideboard, or a bedroom vanity. Pairing warm mahogany tones with neutral walls and clean-lined ceramics creates a balanced contrast between traditional craftsmanship and modern design.

To preserve the timber, clean the frame regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth and apply beeswax polish sparingly along the grain. Avoid applying harsh chemical liquid cleaners directly to the glass to prevent moisture from reaching the mirror backing and causing premature desilveration.
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