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Full Length Victorian Dressing Mirror C1880
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Full Length Victorian Dressing Mirror C1880

19th century
Description

This FULL LENGTH VICTORIAN DRESSING MIRROR dates from circa 1880. It measures a stately 82 inches (208 cm) in height.

It is in unrestored condition with some minor losses. The GLASS is clear and bright and, as can be seen from the photographs, the MIRROR has a well-made, strong panelled wood back.

There are old mirror plates fitted to the sides and base. There are signs of original gilt beneath the present finish.

A very useful MIRROR. An ideal addition to the Period Home where evidence of character and history are more important than bright, shiny, pristine finishes,

Height: 82 inches (208 cm)

Width: 27.25 inches (69 cm)

Delivery within Mainland UK, by Private Carrier, is included.

Date of Manufacture

Shaun King Antiques has dated this Victorian Full Length Mirror to the 1880s.

Independent Date Check ID 08903763
Dealer's Item Date1880s
Sellingantiques Date1880s
Sellingantiques agingItem 125-160 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1880s:
Panelled pine backboards: typical Victorian workshop construction for large mirrors.
Composition strapwork moulding: floral and bead detail popular in the late nineteenth century.
Acanthus scroll brackets at the base: traditional Victorian architrave styling.
Gilded surface rubbed through to the clay bole: natural wear from age.
Old brass fixing plates on the frame edges: period wall mountings.

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
208cm (81.89")
Width
69cm (27.17")
Depth
6.5cm (2.56")
Reference Numbers
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SA1129109
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Description
This FULL LENGTH VICTORIAN DRESSING MIRROR dates from circa 1880. It measures a stately 82 inches (208 cm) in height.

It is in unrestored condition with some minor losses.

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The GLASS is clear and bright and, as can be seen from the photographs, the MIRROR has a well-made, strong panelled wood back.
Shaun King Antiques
fig 1. A tall Victorian full length dressing mirror featuring a gently arched top and a thin gilded gesso frame with delicate beaded and leaf ornamentation.
fig 1. Full Length Victorian Dressing Mirror C1880

There are old mirror plates fitted to the sides and base. There are signs of original gilt beneath the present finish.

A very useful MIRROR. An ideal addition to the Period Home where evidence of character and history are more important than bright, shiny, pristine finishes,

Height: 82 inches (208 cm)

Width: 27.25 inches (69 cm)

Delivery within Mainland UK, by Private Carrier, is included.

Date of Manufacture

Shaun King Antiques has dated this Victorian Full Length Mirror to the 1880s.

Independent Date Report ID 08903763
Dealer's Item Date1880s
Sellingantiques dating1880s
Sellingantiques agingItem 125-160 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1880s:
Panelled pine backboards: typical Victorian workshop construction for large mirrors.
Composition strapwork moulding: floral and bead detail popular in the late nineteenth century.
Acanthus scroll brackets at the base: traditional Victorian architrave styling.
Gilded surface rubbed through to the clay bole: natural wear from age.
Old brass fixing plates on the frame edges: period wall mountings.

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
208cm (81.89")
Width
69cm (27.17")
Depth
6.5cm (2.56")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1129109
Shaun King Antiques
Shaun King Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2013

Third generation antiques dealer selling a wide range of large and small antiques pre 1920.

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Archive I A tall Victorian full length dressing mirror featuring a gently arched top and a thin gilded gesso frame with delicate beaded and leaf ornamentation.

Full Length Victorian Dressing Mirror C1880

Archive II A tall Victorian full length dressing mirror featuring a gently arched top and a thin gilded gesso frame with delicate beaded and leaf ornamentation. View II
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A tall Victorian full length dressing mirror featuring a gently arched top and a thin gilded gesso frame with delicate beaded and leaf ornamentation.
FULL LENGTH VICTORIAN DRESSING MIRROR c1880
Ref: SA1129109
A tall Victorian full length dressing mirror featuring a gently arched top and a thin gilded gesso frame with delicate beaded and leaf ornamentation.
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  • ObjectMirrors
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialGiltwood, Gesso, Glass
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsArched top, Beaded moulding, Corner acanthus scrollwork
  • SizeH 208 cm (82 in) x W 69 cm (27 in) x D 6.5 cm (3 in)

This full-length Victorian dressing mirror dates from circa 1880. Constructed from giltwood, gesso and glass, the piece has a gold colour finish with an arched top, a thin frame bearing delicate beaded moulding, and corner acanthus scrollwork. It is in unrestored condition with some minor losses and old mirror plates fitted to the sides and base. The clear, bright glass is backed by a panelled wood structure, and signs of original gilt are visible beneath the present finish. The mirror stands 208 cm high, 69 cm wide and 6.5 cm deep. Suitable for placement in a bedroom, dressing room or hallway, this tall dressing mirror provides full-length reflection in a period home. It works well positioned on the floor against a bedroom wall or mounted in a dressing area, bringing practical utility alongside traditional Victorian character.

FAQs

Victorian full length dressing mirrors from the late 19th century typically feature tall proportions, arched tops, and gilded or timber frames designed for bedroom or dressing room use.

Frames were commonly constructed from carved pine or pine with moulded gesso detailing, finished with hand-applied gold leaf over a coloured bole base, housing mercury-amalgam or silvered glass plates.

Authentic period mirrors often display natural wear to the gilding revealing reddish or grey bole beneath, square-cut backboards, original plate imperfections, and plaster or gesso composition details.

A large full length mirror can be leaned against a wall in a hallway, bedroom, or living area to maximise light reflection and create an illusion of increased ceiling height.

Dust gently with a soft dry brush or feather duster, avoiding water, solvents, or liquid glass cleaners near the gilded frame to prevent dissolving the water gilding or gesso.
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