George 111 Mahogany 3 Drawer Serpentine Oval Dressing Mirror

Name: George 111 Mahogany 3 Drawer Serpentine Oval Dressing Mirror
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA975473
Price: 480 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectDressing Mirrors
Period18th century
StyleGeorge III
MaterialMahogany, Glass, Bone
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsSerpentine drawer front, Oval swing frame, Bone keyhole escutcheon, S-curved uprights
SizeH 61 cm (24 in) x W 43 cm (17 in) x D 22 cm (9 in)

This George III mahogany dressing mirror belongs to the Georgian period and has a warm brown colour. The piece combines a boxwood-strung swing frame containing an oval mirror plate, supported by S-curved uprights with outline line carving, mounted on a serpentine base with a kingwood crossbanded top and three mahogany-lined drawers detailed with boxwood stringing. The two short drawers have original turned wooden knob handles, the middle drawer holds a diamond-shaped bone keyhole escutcheon, and the entire structure rests on ogee bracket feet. Practical dimensions are 61 cm high, 43 cm wide, and 22 cm deep. In a modern interior, this dressing table mirror functions effectively on top of a chest of drawers in a bedroom or upon a sideboard in a hallway. It provides a classic Georgian accent while offering functional surface storage and reflection.

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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.

E W Cousins and Son

George 111 Mahogany 3 Drawer Serpentine Oval Dressing Mirror

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