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Rare Miniature Mahogany Dressing Mirror Circa 1860
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Rare Miniature Mahogany Dressing Mirror Circa 1860

19th century
Description

This striking and rare MINIATURE MAHOGANY DRESSING MIRROR dates from circa 1860.

It is a beautiful colour and has a rich patination.

The angle of the MIRROR is easily adjusted and the turned holding knobs grip well.

A really fine example.

Date of Manufacture

Shaun King Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Dressing Mirror to the 1860s.

Independent Date Check ID 04084284
Dealer's Item Date1860s
Sellingantiques Date1860s
Sellingantiques agingItem 145-180 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1860s:
Carved scroll supports and foliate feet: typical Victorian rococo revival cabinet work.
Serpentine base with stepped moulded edge: mid-Victorian dressing table styling.
Solid wood back panel held by small countersunk screws: traditional period framing.
Soft wear to the turned mahogany side knobs: regular adjustment over time.

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
25cm (9.84")
Width
24cm (9.45")
Depth
15cm (5.91")
Reference Numbers
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SA440612
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Description
This striking and rare MINIATURE MAHOGANY DRESSING MIRROR dates from circa 1860.

It is a beautiful colour and has a rich patination.

The angle of the MIRROR is easily adjusted and the turned holding knobs grip well.

A really fine example.

Date of Manufacture

Shaun King Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Dressing Mirror to the 1860s.

Independent Date Report ID 04084284
Dealer's Item Date1860s
Sellingantiques dating1860s
Sellingantiques agingItem 145-180 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1860s:
Carved scroll supports and foliate feet: typical Victorian rococo revival cabinet work.
Serpentine base with stepped moulded edge: mid-Victorian dressing table styling.
Solid wood back panel held by small countersunk screws: traditional period framing.
Soft wear to the turned mahogany side knobs: regular adjustment over time.

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
25cm (9.84")
Width
24cm (9.45")
Depth
15cm (5.91")
Reference Numbers
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SA440612
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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A Victorian mahogany miniature toilet mirror with an arched frame, carved scroll supports, and a shaped plinth base.
RARE MINIATURE MAHOGANY DRESSING MIRROR circa 1860
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A Victorian mahogany miniature toilet mirror with an arched frame, carved scroll supports, and a shaped plinth base.
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  • ObjectDressing Mirrors
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Glass, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsScrolled supports, Arched frame, Serpentine plinth, Turned side knobs
  • SizeH 25 cm (10 in) x W 24 cm (9 in) x D 15 cm (6 in)

This Victorian miniature dressing mirror dates from 1860 in the English Country House style. Constructed from warm brown mahogany with clear glass and brass elements, the piece possesses a rich patina and distinct wood grain. The design incorporates an arched frame housing the adjustable mirror plate, held securely by turned side knobs mounted on prominent scrolled supports. A serpentine plinth base with carved feet grounds the structure, whilst stepped mouldings frame the mirror glass. Practical dimensions measure 25 cm high by 24 cm wide by 15 cm deep. Perfect for display upon a sideboard top or chest of drawers in a bedroom or hallway, this compact antique brings period character to traditional interior schemes.

FAQs

A toilet mirror, also known as a swing mirror, was designed during the Victorian period to sit on top of a dressing table or chest of drawers to assist with daily grooming and personal dressing.

These mirrors were commonly crafted from fine hardwoods such as mahogany, rosewood, or walnut, featuring turned wooden or brass tension knobs and hand-bevelled or silvered glass plates.

Authentic pieces typically feature hand-carved scrollwork, original wooden side fixings, hand-cut joinery on the plinth base, and natural age-related oxidisation or foxing on the mirror glass.

A small swing mirror can be styled atop a contemporary sideboard, bedroom chest of drawers, or vanity unit to introduce warmth and rich wood tones to a modern scheme.

The mahogany frame should be dusted regularly with a soft cloth and conditioned occasionally with beeswax, while the glass should be cleaned gently with a dry or lightly dampened microfibre cloth avoiding harsh chemicals on aged silvering.
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