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George 111 Mahogany 3 Drawer Serpentine Oval Dressing Mirror
E W Cousins and Son
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George 111 Mahogany 3 Drawer Serpentine Oval Dressing Mirror

18th century
Description

George 111 Mahogany 3 Drawer Serpentine Oval Dressing Mirror. The boxwood outline strung swing mirror having shaped supports with outline line carving. The base having kingwood crossbanded top over 3 mahogany lined drawers all with boxwood outline stringing. The 2 short drawers with the original knob handles the middle one with a diamond shaped escutcheon. All on O.G. bracket feet.

Dimensions:

17" wide

8 1/2" deep

24" high

Physical Dimensions
Height
61cm (24.02")
Width
43cm (16.93")
Depth
22cm (8.66")
Declaration

E W Cousins and Son has dated this Georgian Mahogany Toilet Mirror to the Georgian era.

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SA975473
Dealers Internal Reference
9336
Description
George 111 Mahogany 3 Drawer Serpentine Oval Dressing Mirror. The boxwood outline strung swing mirror having shaped supports with outline line carving.
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The base having kingwood crossbanded top over 3 mahogany lined drawers all with boxwood outline stringing.
E W Cousins and Son

The 2 short drawers with the original knob handles the middle one with a diamond shaped escutcheon. All on O.G. bracket feet.

Dimensions:

17" wide

8 1/2" deep

24" high

Height
61cm (24.02")
Width
43cm (16.93")
Depth
22cm (8.66")
Date of Manufacture

E W Cousins and Son has dated this Georgian Mahogany Toilet Mirror to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA975473
Dealers Internal Ref
9336
E W Cousins and Son
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2012
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A George III mahogany toilet mirror featuring an oval adjustable mirror plate mounted on curved uprights above a serpentine base with three small drawers.
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Archive I A George III mahogany toilet mirror featuring an oval adjustable mirror plate mounted on curved uprights above a serpentine base with three small drawers.

George 111 Mahogany 3 Drawer Serpentine Oval Dressing Mirror

Archive II A George III mahogany toilet mirror featuring an oval adjustable mirror plate mounted on curved uprights above a serpentine base with three small drawers. View II
Archive III A George III mahogany toilet mirror featuring an oval adjustable mirror plate mounted on curved uprights above a serpentine base with three small drawers. View III
Archive IV A George III mahogany toilet mirror featuring an oval adjustable mirror plate mounted on curved uprights above a serpentine base with three small drawers. View IV
Archive V A George III mahogany toilet mirror featuring an oval adjustable mirror plate mounted on curved uprights above a serpentine base with three small drawers. View V
Archive VI A George III mahogany toilet mirror featuring an oval adjustable mirror plate mounted on curved uprights above a serpentine base with three small drawers. View VI
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E W Cousins and Son
Telephone 01359 230 254
Location
27 High Street
Ixworth
Near Bury St Edmunds
Suffolk
IP31 2HJ
United Kingdom
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A George III mahogany toilet mirror featuring an oval adjustable mirror plate mounted on curved uprights above a serpentine base with three small drawers.
George 111 Mahogany 3 Drawer Serpentine Oval Dressing Mirror
Ref: SA975473
A George III mahogany toilet mirror featuring an oval adjustable mirror plate mounted on curved uprights above a serpentine base with three small drawers.
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A Georgian toilet mirror, also known as a swing or box mirror, is an 18th-century tabletop mirror designed to sit upon a chest of drawers or dressing table. Featuring an oval or shield-shaped plate supported by curved uprights, these mirrors typically include a base unit with small drawers for storing grooming accessories.

These mirrors were predominantly constructed from dense mahogany or walnut, frequently accented with crossbanded veneer borders and fine string inlay. The drawers usually feature hand-dovetailed pine or oak linings, bone or brass keyhole escutcheons, and small turned wooden knobs.

Authentic George III pieces display hand-cut dovetail joints inside the base drawers, original silvered mirror glass with subtle foxing, and natural patination on the timber finish. The underside and back panels generally reveal hand-sawn wood marks and historic brass thumbscrews securing the swivel frame.

Position the mirror atop a bedroom dresser, sideboard, or console table to create an elegant focal point with functional storage. Complement the warm timber tone by pairing it with neutral wall palettes, ceramic trinket dishes, and soft ambient lighting.

Maintain the timber finish by dusting regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and applying natural beeswax polish sparingly along the grain twice a year. Avoid placing the item in direct sunlight or humid environments, and clean the glass gently with a damp cloth rather than spraying liquid cleaners directly onto the frame.
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