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Large Serpentine Mahogany Dressing Mirror
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Large Serpentine Mahogany Dressing Mirror

19th century
Sold 22 August 2024 · Carse Antiques
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Description

High quality large size 19th century serpentine shaped dressing or toilet mirror. The mirror has a lovely serpentine shaped base with ogee bracket feet all round and flame mahogany drawer fronts. The drawers are all oak lined with original brass axe head handles. The shield shaped mirror has a mahogany cross banded frame and its original mirror plate. Turned bone patera to the uprights. The mirror is a nice colour and is in very good clean condition.

SIZES; 20" wide by 10" deep by 29" high

CIRCA; 1880

Physical Dimensions
Height
74cm (29.13")
Width
51cm (20.08")
Depth
25cm (9.84")
Declaration

Carse Antiques has dated this Mahogany Dressing Mirror to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1053969
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Description
High quality large size 19th century serpentine shaped dressing or toilet mirror.
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The mirror has a lovely serpentine shaped base with ogee bracket feet all round and flame mahogany drawer fronts.
Carse Antiques

The drawers are all oak lined with original brass axe head handles. The shield shaped mirror has a mahogany cross banded frame and its original mirror plate. Turned bone patera to the uprights. The mirror is a nice colour and is in very good clean condition.

SIZES; 20" wide by 10" deep by 29" high

CIRCA; 1880

Height
74cm (29.13")
Width
51cm (20.08")
Depth
25cm (9.84")
Date of Manufacture

Carse Antiques has dated this Mahogany Dressing Mirror to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1053969
Carse Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2011

Specialists in georgian and earlier furniture

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A freestanding mahogany dressing mirror with a serpentine base and integrated drawers rests outdoors on gravel. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A freestanding mahogany dressing mirror with a serpentine base and integrated drawers rests outdoors on gravel. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Large Serpentine Mahogany Dressing Mirror

Archive II A freestanding mahogany dressing mirror with a serpentine base and integrated drawers rests outdoors on gravel. View II
Archive III A freestanding mahogany dressing mirror with a serpentine base and integrated drawers rests outdoors on gravel. View III
Archive IV A freestanding mahogany dressing mirror with a serpentine base and integrated drawers rests outdoors on gravel. View IV
Archive V A freestanding mahogany dressing mirror with a serpentine base and integrated drawers rests outdoors on gravel. View V
Archive VI A freestanding mahogany dressing mirror with a serpentine base and integrated drawers rests outdoors on gravel. View VI
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Carse Antiques
Telephone 01821 670 770 or 07734 345 652
Location
The Mill Room
Rait Antique Centre
Rait
Perthshire
PH2 7RT
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/carse
Verified Since Mar 2011
Items For Sale 198
Items Sold 3,085
Carse Antiques
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A freestanding mahogany dressing mirror with a serpentine base and integrated drawers rests outdoors on gravel.
Large Serpentine Mahogany Dressing Mirror
Ref: SA1053969
A freestanding mahogany dressing mirror with a serpentine base and integrated drawers rests outdoors on gravel.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectMirrors
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass, Glass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsSerpentine front, Pivoting frame, Bracket feet, Brass drop handles
  • SizeH 74 cm (29 in) x W 51 cm (20 in) x D 25 cm (10 in)

FAQs

Serpentine dressing mirrors typically feature undulating, curved fronts characteristic of 18th and 19th-century cabinet making, combining functionality with graceful proportions.

These pieces were predominantly constructed from dense hardwoods such as mahogany or flame mahogany veneer, often featuring brass fittings, bone escutcheons, and hand-beveled mirror glass.

Authenticity is determined by inspecting construction methods such as hand-cut dovetail joints in the drawers, secondary timbers used internally, old mirror plate with oxidation, and traditional hand-applied finishes.

Place the mirror on top of a sleek, minimalist console or a modern dressing table to create a striking contrast between contemporary lines and rich, historical wood tones.

Keep the wood conditioned with appropriate furniture wax, avoid placing the piece in direct sunlight to protect the veneer and mirror silvering, and clean the glass using a soft cloth with non-ammonia cleaner.
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