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George II Period Walnut Dressing Mirror
For sale by 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.

Date of Manufacture

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

Independent Date Check ID 07775419
Dealer's Item DateGeorgian era
Sellingantiques DateGeorgian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 265-300 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE GEORGIAN ERA:
Hand-cut dovetails on the drawer front: cabinet work from before machine cutting.
Cross-grain walnut moulding around the plate: early 18th-century joinery.
Re-entrant upper corners to the frame: typical of the 1730s and 1740s.
Dark, oxidised oak drawer linings: long natural ageing inside the body.
Shallow bevel along the shaped plate: traditional early hand-worked glass.

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.

Physical Dimensions
Height
61cm (24.02")
Width
46cm (18.11")
Depth
19cm (7.48")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA967917
Dealers Internal Reference
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.
Date of Manufacture

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

Independent Date Report ID 07775419
Dealer's Item DateGeorgian era
Sellingantiques datingGeorgian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 265-300 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the Georgian era:
Hand-cut dovetails on the drawer front: cabinet work from before machine cutting.
Cross-grain walnut moulding around the plate: early 18th-century joinery.
Re-entrant upper corners to the frame: typical of the 1730s and 1740s.
Dark, oxidised oak drawer linings: long natural ageing inside the body.
Shallow bevel along the shaped plate: traditional early hand-worked glass.

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
61cm (24.02")
Width
46cm (18.11")
Depth
19cm (7.48")
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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Trade Associations

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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

W.R. Harvey & Co. (Antiques) Ltd
Telephone 01993 706501
Location
86 Corn Street
Witney
Oxfordshire
OX28 6BU
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/wrharvey
Verified Since Sep 2016
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W.R. Harvey & Co. (Antiques) Ltd
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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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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDressing Mirrors
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorge II
  • MaterialWalnut, Glass, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsConcave drawer front, Bracket feet, Swing frame, Brass knobs
  • SizeH 61 cm (24 in) x W 46 cm (18 in) x D 19 cm (7 in)

This George II period walnut dressing mirror belongs to the Georgian style and is fashioned from walnut, glass, and brass with a warm brown timber colour. The upright adjustable rectangular swing frame contains a bevelled original mirror plate inside a moulded cross-grain frame featuring re-entrant top corners. Two struts support the mirror, each surmounted by a turned ball finial and fitted with side hardware rings. The base contains three concave-fronted drawers detailed with small round brass knobs, and the entire structure is elevated on ogee-shaped bracket feet. Practical dimensions measure 61 cm high, 46 cm wide, and 19 cm deep. Position this compact piece on a sideboard top, dressing table, or chest of drawers in a bedroom, hallway, or living space to add traditional English country house character. The warm tones of the wood and the refined moulding details complement both period interiors and eclectic modern rooms. It provides both a functional looking glass and a small storage surface for everyday items within a home setting today.

FAQs

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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