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Stylish Victorian Mahogany Cheval Mirror
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Stylish Victorian Mahogany Cheval Mirror

19th century
Description

A wonderfully stylish mahogany coeval mirror circa 1880. The piece has wonderfully shaped feet turned support columns and original roundels and bushes. The mirror plate is original in a cushion frame. The verso is stamped Hutton's of Barnstaple Devon. The mirror is in excellent condition.

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Date of Manufacture

Timberhill Gallery has dated this Victorian Mahogany Cheval Mirror to the Victorian era.

Independent Date Check ID 05107306
Dealer's Item DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 135-160 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE VICTORIAN ERA:
Maker's stencil on the panelled back: Hutton's of Barnstaple, trading in the late 19th century.
Cushion-moulded flame mahogany frame: classic late Victorian cabinet work.
Turned wooden adjustment knobs: original fittings from the late Victorian period.
Shaped scroll feet with castors: typical stable trestle base of the era.

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
145cm (57.09")
Width
74cm (29.13")
Depth
62cm (24.41")
Reference Numbers
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SA586758
Description
A wonderfully stylish mahogany coeval mirror circa 1880. The piece has wonderfully shaped feet turned support columns and original roundels and bushes. The mirror plate is original in a cushion frame. The verso is stamped Hutton's of Barnstaple Devon. The mirror is in excellent condition.

Contact us for delivery.

Date of Manufacture

Timberhill Gallery has dated this Victorian Mahogany Cheval Mirror to the Victorian era.

Independent Date Report ID 05107306
Dealer's Item DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques datingVictorian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 135-160 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the Victorian era:
Maker's stencil on the panelled back: Hutton's of Barnstaple, trading in the late 19th century.
Cushion-moulded flame mahogany frame: classic late Victorian cabinet work.
Turned wooden adjustment knobs: original fittings from the late Victorian period.
Shaped scroll feet with castors: typical stable trestle base of the era.

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
145cm (57.09")
Width
74cm (29.13")
Depth
62cm (24.41")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA586758
Timberhill Gallery
Timberhill Gallery
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2014
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A Victorian mahogany cheval mirror featuring a rectangular pivoting frame supported by turned side uprights with adjustment knobs and carved scroll feet.
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Archive I A Victorian mahogany cheval mirror featuring a rectangular pivoting frame supported by turned side uprights with adjustment knobs and carved scroll feet.

Stylish Victorian Mahogany Cheval Mirror

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A Victorian mahogany cheval mirror featuring a rectangular pivoting frame supported by turned side uprights with adjustment knobs and carved scroll feet.
Stylish Victorian Mahogany Cheval Mirror
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A Victorian mahogany cheval mirror featuring a rectangular pivoting frame supported by turned side uprights with adjustment knobs and carved scroll feet.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectCheval Mirrors
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Glass, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsTurned finials, Scroll feet, Pivoting frame, Flame mahogany veneer
  • SizeH 145 cm (57 in) x W 74 cm (29 in) x D 62 cm (24 in)

This Victorian mahogany cheval mirror dates from circa 1880 and comes in warm brown tones with a flame mahogany veneer. The rectangular pivoting frame houses an original mirror plate within a cushion moulding, supported by turned side uprights with adjustment knobs, turned finials, and carved scroll feet. The verso bears a stamp from Hutton's of Barnstaple Devon, and the piece retains its original brass roundels and bushes. Measuring 145 cm high, 74 cm wide, and 62 cm deep, this freestanding mirror suits placement in a bedroom, dressing room, or hallway to provide full-length reflection while adding traditional Victorian character to an interior space.

FAQs

A cheval mirror is a full-length dressing glass mounted in a frame on upright supports, allowing the mirror to tilt forward or backward. Popularised in the 19th century, Victorian examples were designed for bedrooms and dressing rooms to provide a complete head-to-toe view.

Victorian cheval mirrors were predominantly crafted using solid hardwoods like mahogany, walnut, or rosewood, often featuring flame mahogany veneers. High-grade plate glass with silvering was used for the mirror pane, supported by brass friction knobs or ratchets to hold the tilt mechanism.

Authentic Victorian pieces often showcase hand-carved scroll feet, heavy turned uprights, brass adjustment knobs, and hand-cut dovetails on internal frame joints. Looking at the reverse side, original backboards are typically made of hand-sawn softwood panels displaying natural patination and age marks.

Position the mirror near a natural light source in a dressing space, bedroom, or hallway to amplify light and add visual depth. Pair the rich mahogany tones with neutral plaster walls, contemporary textiles, or minimalist decor to balance traditional craftsmanship with modern simplicity.

Clean the wooden frame using a soft microfibre cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish occasionally, moving in the direction of the grain. Avoid chemical glass cleaners on the mirror pane, especially near the edges, to prevent solution from seeping into the wooden rebate and damaging the silvering.
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