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Early 19th Century Mahogany Dressing Table Mirror
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Early 19th Century Mahogany Dressing Table Mirror

19th century
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A very attractive early 19th century mahogany dressing table mirror of elegant proportions, dating to circa 1820. The shield-shaped mirror plate is set within a finely shaped frame, raised on gracefully curved supports with original brass adjustment handles and decorative finials.

The base features a beautifully figured mahogany top above a serpentine front, housing three drawers with turned brass knobs and a central escutcheon. The rich colour and striking grain throughout the mahogany give the piece real warmth and presence.

Raised on shaped bracket feet, the mirror retains a pleasing sense of balance and refinement, typical of the late Georgian period. The mirror plate shows some light foxing, consistent with age, adding to its authentic character.

A charming and practical antique, perfect for use on a dressing table or chest, and equally suited to both traditional and contemporary interiors.

Date: Circa 1820

Origin: English

Condition: Good antique condition with minor age-related wear, light foxing to the mirror plate, and a well-patinated surface

Date of Manufacture

Salisbury Antiques Centre has dated this Mahogany Dressing Table Mirror to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
58cm (22.83")
Width
45cm (17.72")
Depth
20cm (7.87")
Reference Numbers
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SA1213635
Dealers Internal Reference
C2841
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Description
A very attractive early 19th century mahogany dressing table mirror of elegant proportions, dating to circa 1820.
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The shield-shaped mirror plate is set within a finely shaped frame, raised on gracefully curved supports with original brass adjustment handles and decorative finials.
Salisbury Antiques Centre
fig 1. An early nineteenth-century mahogany dressing table mirror featuring a shield-shaped frame supported by curved uprights over a bowfront base with three drawers.
fig 1. Early 19th Century Mahogany Dressing Table Mirror

The base features a beautifully figured mahogany top above a serpentine front, housing three drawers with turned brass knobs and a central escutcheon. The rich colour and striking grain throughout the mahogany give the piece real warmth and presence.

fig 2. An early nineteenth-century mahogany dressing table mirror featuring a shield-shaped frame supported by curved uprights over a bowfront base with three drawers.
fig 2. Early 19th Century Mahogany Dressing Table Mirror

Raised on shaped bracket feet, the mirror retains a pleasing sense of balance and refinement, typical of the late Georgian period. The mirror plate shows some light foxing, consistent with age, adding to its authentic character.

fig 3. An early nineteenth-century mahogany dressing table mirror featuring a shield-shaped frame supported by curved uprights over a bowfront base with three drawers.
fig 3. Early 19th Century Mahogany Dressing Table Mirror

A charming and practical antique, perfect for use on a dressing table or chest, and equally suited to both traditional and contemporary interiors.

Date: Circa 1820

Origin: English

Condition: Good antique condition with minor age-related wear, light foxing to the mirror plate, and a well-patinated surface

Date of Manufacture

Salisbury Antiques Centre has dated this Mahogany Dressing Table Mirror to the 19th Century.

Height
58cm (22.83")
Width
45cm (17.72")
Depth
20cm (7.87")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1213635
Dealers Internal Ref
C2841
Salisbury Antiques Centre
Salisbury Antiques Centre
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2007
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Early 19th Century Mahogany Dressing Table Mirror

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Salisbury
Wiltshire
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An early nineteenth-century mahogany dressing table mirror featuring a shield-shaped frame supported by curved uprights over a bowfront base with three drawers.
Early 19th Century Mahogany Dressing Table Mirror
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An early nineteenth-century mahogany dressing table mirror featuring a shield-shaped frame supported by curved uprights over a bowfront base with three drawers.
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  • ObjectTable Mirrors
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialMahogany, Mirror Glass, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsShield-shaped frame, Bowfront base, Curved uprights, Brass finials
  • SizeH 58 cm (23 in) x W 45 cm (18 in) x D 20 cm (8 in)

This early nineteenth-century Georgian dressing table mirror is constructed from mahogany, mirror glass, and brass in a warm brown colour. The shield-shaped plate sits within a shaped frame mounted on curved uprights with brass finials and adjustment handles, and the bowfront base contains three drawers fitted with turned brass knobs and a central escutcheon, all raised on shaped bracket feet. Light foxing appears on the mirror plate, accompanied by a well-patinated surface and minor age-related wear on the timber. Practical dimensions measure 58 cm high, 45 cm wide, and 20 cm deep. Placed on a sideboard top, dressing table, or chest in a bedroom, hallway, or living room, it complements traditional and contemporary interiors alike.

FAQs

Toilet mirrors, also known as dressing glasses, gained widespread popularity during the eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries in Britain. Designed to sit atop dressing tables or chests of drawers, they provided a swivel mirror alongside small drawers for housing personal grooming accessories and cosmetics.

These mirrors were primarily constructed using flame mahogany veneers over pine or oak carcases. Secondary features often included silvered glass plates, brass brassware such as turn-keys and drawer knobs, and hand-cut dovetail joints within the base drawers.

Authentic period pieces exhibit hand-sawn wood backings, original brass fittings with light oxidisation, and slight irregularities in the mirror silvering. Look for traditional joinery techniques, such as hand-cut dovetails on the drawer linings, alongside natural patination across the timber finish.

A period dressing mirror functions as a focal point when placed atop a contemporary sideboard, bedroom chest, or console table. The warm mahogany tones and architectural shield shape create visual contrast when paired with clean-lined modern decor or neutral plaster walls.

Dust the wood regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and apply a high-grade beeswax polish once or twice a year to preserve the timber finish. Clean the mirror glass carefully using a soft cloth lightly dampened with water, avoiding harsh chemicals or excess moisture near the wooden frame.
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