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Georgian Mahogany Dressing Mirror with Ebony Inlay
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Georgian Mahogany Dressing Mirror with Ebony Inlay

18th century
Description

A fine quality late Georgian dressing table mirror c1820 in mahogany with ebony stringing, standing on ebonised ball feet, with two drawers with lion mask handles. The mirror plate has a nice amount of foxing, mainly around the edges, so it is still useable.

An elegant and beautiful late Georgian / Regency era mirror, in very good condition. The ebony diamond pattern stringing is a great detail and the drawers are incredibly delicately made, with fine oak liners and some of the tiniest little dovetails I’ve ever come across.

Condition: One of the handles is a little bent but other than that there is nothing to note other than some general surface wear in accordance with its age. The mirror plate has some foxing but it is still useable (if you don’t mind a slightly hazy reflection). The mirror plate appears to be original, but it’s possible it has been replaced at some time in the past.

Mainland UK delivery (excluding the Scottish highlands) is included in the price - if you would like a quote for delivery elsewhere, or if you would like to collect the item yourself, please get in touch.

Date of Manufacture

Antique and Unique has dated this Georgian Mahogany Dressing Mirror to the Georgian era.

Independent Date Check ID 07965511
Dealer's Item DateGeorgian era
Sellingantiques DateGeorgian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 195-220 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE GEORGIAN ERA:
Oak drawer sides with very fine hand-cut dovetails: early nineteenth-century cabinet work.
Solid timber backboard with hand tool marks: pre-industrial framing methods.
Heavy desilvering and mottling at the glass borders: natural degradation of early silvering.
Geometric ebony stringing in flame mahogany veneer: typical Regency ornament.
Pressed brass lion-mask knobs and adjusters: period-appropriate hardware with aged surface.

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
75cm (29.53")
Width
63.5cm (25.00")
Depth
25.5cm (10.04")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA995073
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This is an antique item and as such may have signs of wear in accordance with its age. Anything that we think is of note will have been mentioned above, but please study the photos carefully to satisfy yourself as to its condition as it is not possible to list every little mark or flaw. We are happy to provide high resolution photographs or videos if required, and answer any questions you may have - just get in touch! We accept returns for all items providing the item is returned in the same condition as when it was sent. The cost of any return postage or delivery is the responsibility of the buyer, unless the item has arrived damaged or has not been described accurately.

Description
A fine quality late Georgian dressing table mirror c1820 in mahogany with ebony stringing, standing on ebonised ball feet, with two drawers with lion mask handles. The mirror plate has a nice amount of foxing, mainly around the edges, so it is still useable.

An elegant and beautiful late Georgian / Regency era mirror, in very good condition.

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The ebony diamond pattern stringing is a great detail and the drawers are incredibly delicately made, with fine oak liners and some of the tiniest little dovetails I’ve ever come across.
Antique and Unique
fig 1. A Georgian mahogany swing dressing mirror featuring ebony inlay, two small base drawers with brass knobs, turned side supports, and ball feet.
fig 1. Georgian Mahogany Dressing Mirror with Ebony Inlay

Condition: One of the handles is a little bent but other than that there is nothing to note other than some general surface wear in accordance with its age. The mirror plate has some foxing but it is still useable (if you don’t mind a slightly hazy reflection). The mirror plate appears to be original, but it’s possible it has been replaced at some time in the past.

fig 2. A Georgian mahogany swing dressing mirror featuring ebony inlay, two small base drawers with brass knobs, turned side supports, and ball feet.
fig 2. Georgian Mahogany Dressing Mirror with Ebony Inlay

Mainland UK delivery (excluding the Scottish highlands) is included in the price - if you would like a quote for delivery elsewhere, or if you would like to collect the item yourself, please get in touch.

Date of Manufacture

Antique and Unique has dated this Georgian Mahogany Dressing Mirror to the Georgian era.

Independent Date Report ID 07965511
Dealer's Item DateGeorgian era
Sellingantiques datingGeorgian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 195-220 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the Georgian era:
Oak drawer sides with very fine hand-cut dovetails: early nineteenth-century cabinet work.
Solid timber backboard with hand tool marks: pre-industrial framing methods.
Heavy desilvering and mottling at the glass borders: natural degradation of early silvering.
Geometric ebony stringing in flame mahogany veneer: typical Regency ornament.
Pressed brass lion-mask knobs and adjusters: period-appropriate hardware with aged surface.

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
75cm (29.53")
Width
63.5cm (25.00")
Depth
25.5cm (10.04")
Reference Numbers
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SA995073
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Archive I A Georgian mahogany swing dressing mirror featuring ebony inlay, two small base drawers with brass knobs, turned side supports, and ball feet.

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A Georgian mahogany swing dressing mirror featuring ebony inlay, two small base drawers with brass knobs, turned side supports, and ball feet.
Georgian Mahogany Dressing Mirror with Ebony Inlay
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A Georgian mahogany swing dressing mirror featuring ebony inlay, two small base drawers with brass knobs, turned side supports, and ball feet.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDressing Mirrors
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialMahogany, Ebony, Glass, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsEbony stringing inlay, Turned upright supports, Brass knob handles, Ball feet
  • SizeH 75 cm (30 in) x W 63.5 cm (25 in) x D 25.5 cm (10 in)

This late Georgian dressing mirror stands on ebonised ball feet and comes in dark brown mahogany with ebony stringing and diamond pattern inlay. The piece incorporates two small base drawers fitted with round brass knobs, turned upright side supports topped with finials, and an adjustable swing mirror plate showing edge foxing. General surface wear aligns with its age, including a slightly bent handle and light haze on the glass. The structure measures 75 cm high, 63.5 cm wide, and 25.5 cm deep overall. Placement suits a traditional bedroom chest of drawers or a hallway sideboard top for everyday grooming or decorative display in an English country house interior. The compact proportions fit smaller surfaces while providing practical storage in the twin drawers for small accessories. Traditional construction details include fine dovetails on the drawer liners alongside warm timber tones that complement period and rustic room schemes.

FAQs

A Georgian toilet mirror, also known as a dressing mirror, is a freestanding tabletop mirror developed in the eighteenth century, designed to rest upon a chest of drawers or dressing table.

These mirrors typically feature mahogany or walnut veneers over pine or oak secondary timber, solid brass drawer hardware, mercury-silvered glass plates, and decorative ebony or boxwood stringing.

Authentic period pieces feature hand-cut dovetail joints on miniature drawers, original silvering degradation or foxing on the glass, hand-turned support posts, and natural wear patterns consistent with age.

Position the mirror atop a modern chest of drawers, hallway console table, or dressing vanity to create contrast and introduce classical proportions to a room scheme.

Dust the timber frame regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth and apply a thin layer of natural beeswax annually, ensuring liquid cleaners are kept away from original mirror glass.
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