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Early 19th C Mahogany Cheval Mirror
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Early 19th C Mahogany Cheval Mirror

19th century
Sold 27 October 2025 · Mytton Antiques - Jerrard Nares
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A Mahogany Cheval Glass

An early 19th century Mahogany Cheval Glass. The mirror frame in cross banded mahogany, the sides sweeping to a bow and rounded top.

The frame enclosing the original bevelled plate, conforming to the sweep of the frame.

The frame adjusting with brass keep knobs to allow the plate to be held at whatever angle is required.

The circular supports, with ring turned decoration, joined by double shaped and tapered cross stretchers, likewise with ring turned decoration.

The outward and downward tapering legs, with reeded decoration, finished with brass leaf cast cap castors.

The supports with adjustable candle arms, rising in scrolls to the broad drip pans, and thence the vase shaped candle holders.

Complete with four panel back.

Height 58 inches, 147cm.

Width 29 inches, 74cm.

Depth 25 inches, 64cm.

Circa 1810

Physical Dimensions
Height
147cm (57.87")
Width
74cm (29.13")
Depth
64cm (25.20")
Declaration

Mytton Antiques - Jerrard Nares has dated this Antique Mahogany Cheval Mirror to the 19th Century.

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SA944865
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Atcham

Shropshire SY44UH

01952740229

07860575639

Description
A Mahogany Cheval Glass

An early 19th century Mahogany Cheval Glass. The mirror frame in cross banded mahogany, the sides sweeping to a bow and rounded top.

The frame enclosing the original bevelled plate, conforming to the sweep of the frame.

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The frame adjusting with brass keep knobs to allow the plate to be held at whatever angle is required.
Mytton Antiques - Jerrard Nares
fig 1. An early 19th-century mahogany cheval mirror featuring an adjustable swinging rectangular plate within turned uprights, mounted with brass candle sconces and supported by reeded splayed legs with brass claw castors.
fig 1. Early 19th C Mahogany Cheval Mirror

The circular supports, with ring turned decoration, joined by double shaped and tapered cross stretchers, likewise with ring turned decoration.

The outward and downward tapering legs, with reeded decoration, finished with brass leaf cast cap castors.

fig 2. An early 19th-century mahogany cheval mirror featuring an adjustable swinging rectangular plate within turned uprights, mounted with brass candle sconces and supported by reeded splayed legs with brass claw castors.
fig 2. Early 19th C Mahogany Cheval Mirror

The supports with adjustable candle arms, rising in scrolls to the broad drip pans, and thence the vase shaped candle holders.

Complete with four panel back.

Height 58 inches, 147cm.

Width 29 inches, 74cm.

Depth 25 inches, 64cm.

Circa 1810

Height
147cm (57.87")
Width
74cm (29.13")
Depth
64cm (25.20")
Date of Manufacture

Mytton Antiques - Jerrard Nares has dated this Antique Mahogany Cheval Mirror to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA944865
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Archive I An early 19th-century mahogany cheval mirror featuring an adjustable swinging rectangular plate within turned uprights, mounted with brass candle sconces and supported by reeded splayed legs with brass claw castors. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Early 19th C Mahogany Cheval Mirror

Archive II An early 19th-century mahogany cheval mirror featuring an adjustable swinging rectangular plate within turned uprights, mounted with brass candle sconces and supported by reeded splayed legs with brass claw castors. View II
Archive III An early 19th-century mahogany cheval mirror featuring an adjustable swinging rectangular plate within turned uprights, mounted with brass candle sconces and supported by reeded splayed legs with brass claw castors. View III
Archive IV An early 19th-century mahogany cheval mirror featuring an adjustable swinging rectangular plate within turned uprights, mounted with brass candle sconces and supported by reeded splayed legs with brass claw castors. View IV
Archive V An early 19th-century mahogany cheval mirror featuring an adjustable swinging rectangular plate within turned uprights, mounted with brass candle sconces and supported by reeded splayed legs with brass claw castors. View V
Archive VI An early 19th-century mahogany cheval mirror featuring an adjustable swinging rectangular plate within turned uprights, mounted with brass candle sconces and supported by reeded splayed legs with brass claw castors. View VI
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Atcham (just off J7 of M54)
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY4 4UH
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/mytton
Verified Since May 2008
Items For Sale 153
Items Sold 4,446
Mytton Antiques - Jerrard Nares
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Location: Atcham (just off J7 of M54), Shrewsbury, Shropshire , SY4 4UH, United Kingdom
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An early 19th-century mahogany cheval mirror featuring an adjustable swinging rectangular plate within turned uprights, mounted with brass candle sconces and supported by reeded splayed legs with brass claw castors.
EARLY 19TH C MAHOGANY CHEVAL MIRROR
Ref: SA944865
An early 19th-century mahogany cheval mirror featuring an adjustable swinging rectangular plate within turned uprights, mounted with brass candle sconces and supported by reeded splayed legs with brass claw castors.
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  • ObjectFloor Mirrors
  • Period19th century
  • StyleRegency
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourRich Brown
  • MotifsSwivelling pivot mechanism, Attached brass candle sconces, Splayed reeded legs with brass castors, Scrolled cresting rail
  • SizeH 147 cm (58 in) x W 74 cm (29 in) x D 64 cm (25 in)

The cheval mirror originated in France during the late 18th century, with the word cheval referencing its horse-like four-legged frame structure. It gained immense popularity in Britain throughout the Regency and Victorian periods as full-length attire mirrors became essential for bedrooms and dressing rooms.

Authentic period pieces were typically constructed from dense hardwoods like mahogany, often featuring hand-turned upright supports, pivot hardware of brass or steel, and occasionally mounted candle sconces known as girandoles. The glass plate was historically silvered using mercury or tin amalgam before modern silver nitrate processes were introduced.

Authentication relies on examining the timber grain, hand-cut joinery, and the characteristics of the mirror plate itself, which often displays subtle distortions, oxidisation, or bevelled edges consistent with historical manufacturing techniques. Original brass castors, pivot screws, and secondary woods on the back panels also provide reliable dating indicators.

A freestanding mirror introduces verticality and reflects natural light, making it effective for opening up compact spaces or contrasting against minimalist modern decor. Placing it in a bedroom or dressing area creates a focal point that bridges traditional craftsmanship with contemporary spatial design.

Preservation requires maintaining stable indoor humidity levels to prevent timber splitting and avoiding direct sunlight to protect the wood finish and antique silvering. Clean the wooden frame with a soft, dry cloth and use solvent-free glass cleaner applied to a cloth rather than directly onto the mirror surface.
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