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A Unique Scottish Vernacular Toilet Mirror C.1830s
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A Unique Scottish Vernacular Toilet Mirror C.1830s

19th century
Sold 25 November 2024 · Jeckyll & Co
This “Unique Scottish Vernacular Toilet Mirror C.1830s” found a buyer.

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Description

A love token or wedding gift.

The rectangular plate above a tablet engraved with the words 'HOPE SWEETENS LIFE ANF LIFE ENDS BY DEATH'. The base is fitted with two drawers, one lining stamped with the letter 'W'. Both sides are inlaid with heart-shaped motifs.

There are isolated spots of historic worm. The back left foot is original, but the position has been brought inwards. There have been repairs to the veneer on the hearts on one side and other minor wear and tear commensurate with age.

Please let me know if you have any questions, require more images etc.

Postage and Packing £20 for UK destinations.

Date of Manufacture

Jeckyll & Co has dated this Antique Wood Toilet Mirror to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
50cm (19.69")
Width
43cm (16.93")
Depth
24.5cm (9.65")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA949504
Description
A love token or wedding gift.
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The rectangular plate above a tablet engraved with the words 'HOPE SWEETENS LIFE ANF LIFE ENDS BY DEATH'.
Jeckyll & Co

The base is fitted with two drawers, one lining stamped with the letter 'W'. Both sides are inlaid with heart-shaped motifs.

fig 1. A rectangular wooden table mirror with adjustable pivoting arms, mounted on a stepped base fitted with two small drawers and turned feet.
fig 1. A Unique Scottish Vernacular Toilet Mirror C.1830s

There are isolated spots of historic worm. The back left foot is original, but the position has been brought inwards. There have been repairs to the veneer on the hearts on one side and other minor wear and tear commensurate with age.

Please let me know if you have any questions, require more images etc.

Postage and Packing £20 for UK destinations.

Date of Manufacture

Jeckyll & Co has dated this Antique Wood Toilet Mirror to the 19th Century.

Height
50cm (19.69")
Width
43cm (16.93")
Depth
24.5cm (9.65")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA949504
Jeckyll & Co
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2022

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A rectangular wooden table mirror with adjustable pivoting arms, mounted on a stepped base fitted with two small drawers and turned feet. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A rectangular wooden table mirror with adjustable pivoting arms, mounted on a stepped base fitted with two small drawers and turned feet. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

A Unique Scottish Vernacular Toilet Mirror C.1830s

Archive II A rectangular wooden table mirror with adjustable pivoting arms, mounted on a stepped base fitted with two small drawers and turned feet. View II
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A rectangular wooden table mirror with adjustable pivoting arms, mounted on a stepped base fitted with two small drawers and turned feet.
A unique Scottish vernacular toilet mirror c.1830s
Ref: SA949504
A rectangular wooden table mirror with adjustable pivoting arms, mounted on a stepped base fitted with two small drawers and turned feet.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectToilet Mirrors
  • Period19th century
  • StyleScottish Vernacular
  • MaterialMahogany, Pine, Glass
  • ColourRich Brown
  • MotifsSwivelling glass frame, Dovetailed drawers, Turned wooden feet, Inscribed brass plaque
  • SizeH 50 cm (20 in) x W 43 cm (17 in) x D 24.5 cm (10 in)

FAQs

A toilet mirror, often referred to as a dressing or shaving mirror, is a small portable mirror set upon a base or box with drawers, designed for placement on a table or chest.

These pieces were typically constructed from native and imported timbers such as mahogany, oak, or walnut, featuring hand-cut dovetail joints and original mercury or silvered glass plates.

Authenticity is determined by examining hand-forged fixings, secondary woods, old mirror glass with characteristic foxing or distortion, and traditional construction methods without modern adhesives.

An antique mirror can be placed on a contemporary sideboard or desk to introduce historical texture, contrasting clean modern lines with period craftsmanship.

Preserve the wooden frame using microcrystalline wax to nourish the timber, and clean the glass gently with a soft cloth and non-ammonia solution to protect the silvering.
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