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Painted Victorian Dressing Mirror
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Painted Victorian Dressing Mirror

19th century
For Sale by Bedsteads
Description

Painted Victorian curved frame dressing mirror with turned columns.

Physical Dimensions
Height
56cm (22.05")
Width
53cm (20.87")
Depth
20cm (7.87")
Declaration

Bedsteads has dated this Victorian Painted Dressing Mirror to the Victorian era.

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SA658029
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Painted Victorian curved frame dressing mirror with turned columns.
Height
56cm (22.05")
Width
53cm (20.87")
Depth
20cm (7.87")
Date of Manufacture

Bedsteads has dated this Victorian Painted Dressing Mirror to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA658029
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An off-white painted Victorian toilet mirror featuring an arched glass frame supported by two turned upright posts on a plinth base.
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Archive I An off-white painted Victorian toilet mirror featuring an arched glass frame supported by two turned upright posts on a plinth base.

Painted Victorian Dressing Mirror

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Backwell
Bristol
BS48 4AA
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An off-white painted Victorian toilet mirror featuring an arched glass frame supported by two turned upright posts on a plinth base.
Painted Victorian dressing mirror
Ref: SA658029
An off-white painted Victorian toilet mirror featuring an arched glass frame supported by two turned upright posts on a plinth base.
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  • ObjectDressing Mirrors
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialPainted Wood, Glass, Brass
  • ColourOff White
  • MotifsTurned posts, Arched frame, Plinth base, Finials
  • SizeH 56 cm (22 in) x W 53 cm (21 in) x D 20 cm (8 in)

This painted Victorian dressing mirror stands on an off-white plinth base measuring 56 cm high, 53 cm wide, and 20 cm deep. The piece is constructed from painted wood, glass, and brass, and is finished in an off-white colour with visible signs of age including minor surface wear to the paint. The rectangular mirror glass sits within an arched frame, flanked by two turned upright wooden posts topped with spherical finials and adjustable side knobs. The base rests upon a small central wooden foot underneath the curved plinth. Designed for placement on a dresser, chest of drawers, or sideboard top, this toilet mirror fits neatly into traditional bedrooms or living spaces. The neutral palette and classic turned details suit English Country House interiors and everyday grooming routines. Buyers appreciate the functional tilt mechanism of the framed mirror and the sturdy support of the columns.

FAQs

A Victorian toilet mirror, also known as a dressing table mirror or swing mirror, is a tabletop mirror featuring an adjustable frame suspended between two upright supports, designed for placement on a chest of drawers or vanity unit.

These mirrors were commonly constructed from solid hardwoods such as mahogany, walnut, or pine, featuring hand-turned supports, brass swivel tightening pegs, and silvered glass plates.

Authentic nineteenth-century examples often display hand-turned side posts, dovetail or mortise joints on the plinth base, original brass friction screws, and subtle silvering or oxidisation on the glass back.

Place the mirror on top of a modern sideboard, chest of drawers, or console table in a bedroom or hallway to add architectural height and soft period detail.

Dust the painted wooden frame regularly with a dry microfibre cloth, avoid harsh chemical cleansers on the painted finish, and clean the glass using a lightly dampened lint-free cloth applied carefully to prevent liquid from seeping into the frame joinery.
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