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George II Period Walnut Dressing Mirror
W.R. Harvey & Co. (Antiques) Ltd
for sale €1,229     $1,334
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W.R. Harvey & Co. (Antiques) Ltd

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George II Period Walnut Dressing Mirror

18th century
Description

A good George II Period Walnut Dressing Mirror, the bevelled, original mirror plate within a moulded, cross grain frame having re-entrant top corners and supported on two struts surmounted by ball finials, the base fitted with three concave fronted drawers and the whole raised on ogee shaped bracket feet.

Physical Dimensions
Height
61cm (24.02")
Width
46cm (18.11")
Depth
19cm (7.48")
Declaration

W.R. Harvey & Co. (Antiques) Ltd has dated this George II Walnut Dressing Mirror to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA967917
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11063
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Description
A good George II Period Walnut Dressing Mirror, the bevelled, original mirror plate within a moulded, cross grain frame having re-entrant top corners and supported on two struts surmounted by ball finials, the base fitted with three concave fronted drawers and the whole raised on ogee shaped bracket feet.
Height
61cm (24.02")
Width
46cm (18.11")
Depth
19cm (7.48")
Date of Manufacture

W.R. Harvey & Co. (Antiques) Ltd has dated this George II Walnut Dressing Mirror to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA967917
Dealers Internal Ref
11063
W.R. Harvey & Co. (Antiques) Ltd
W.R. Harvey & Co. (Antiques) Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2016

Specialists in 17th-18th and early 19th century fine english furniture, art, clocks and other objets d'art

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A George II period walnut dressing mirror featuring an upright adjustable rectangular frame mounted above a curved three-drawer base with brass knobs.
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Archive I A George II period walnut dressing mirror featuring an upright adjustable rectangular frame mounted above a curved three-drawer base with brass knobs.

George II Period Walnut Dressing Mirror

Archive II A George II period walnut dressing mirror featuring an upright adjustable rectangular frame mounted above a curved three-drawer base with brass knobs. View II
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W.R. Harvey & Co. (Antiques) Ltd
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86 Corn Street
Witney
Oxfordshire
OX28 6BU
United Kingdom
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A George II period walnut dressing mirror featuring an upright adjustable rectangular frame mounted above a curved three-drawer base with brass knobs.
George II Period Walnut Dressing Mirror
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A George II period walnut dressing mirror featuring an upright adjustable rectangular frame mounted above a curved three-drawer base with brass knobs.
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A George II dressing mirror, originating from the reign of King George II (17271760), is a tabletop mirror supported by upright posts above a shallow box base containing small drawers. These pieces often feature figured walnut veneers, crossbanding, and concave or stepped base profiles.

18th-century toilet mirrors were predominantly constructed using solid pine or oak carcases veneered in high-grade walnut, mahogany, or lacquer. Original mirror plates were made from mercury-gilded plate glass, and fittings were typically cast from brass.

Authentic pieces feature hand-cut dovetail drawer joinery, original brass turned knobs or pulls, and natural wear patterns on the underside of the base. Look for hand-sawn timber marks, original silvering degradation on the glass plate, and period-correct oak or pine drawer linings.

Place the mirror atop a contemporary console table, a low chest of drawers, or a deep window sill to create a layered aesthetic. Pairing the warm timber tones of historical walnut with neutral linen textiles or minimalist ceramic decorative pieces provides an effective visual contrast.

Keep the piece away from direct sunlight and artificial heat sources to prevent timber shrinkage or veneer lifting. Dust regularly with a clean microfiber cloth and apply a high-grade beeswax polish once or twice a year to preserve the original patination.
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