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An elegant early 20th-century tabletop dressing mirror in the Georgian tradition, featuring a shaped adjustable swing mirror supported between tall …
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An elegant early 20th-century tabletop dressing mirror in the Georgian tradition, featuring a shaped adjustable swing mirror supported between tall posts topped with turned finials. The substantial rectangular base incorporates two drawers with decorative molded fronts, petite bracket feet, and warm figured wood grain.
Traditional dovetail drawer construction and the solid wood components reflect quality cabinetmaking, while the shaped mirror frame and architectural proportions draw directly from Georgian dressing and toilet mirrors of the 18th and early 19th centuries.
The mirror retains a beautifully aged warm brown finish with variations in tone and surface character acquired through years of use. A particularly attractive decorative antique for a bedroom, dressing room, bathroom vanity, or atop a chest of drawers.
Maker is unknown. Based upon its construction and design, the piece is believed to be English Georgian Revival, dating approximately 1900–1925. Attribution and date are not documented.
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- Dimensions
- 18ʺW × 7ʺD × 26ʺH
- Styles
- Georgian
- Period
- Early 20th Century
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Mirror
- Walnut
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brown
- Condition Notes
- Good antique condition with age-appropriate wear. The wood exhibits surface scratches, scuffs, finish wear, small marks and variations in color … moreGood antique condition with age-appropriate wear. The wood exhibits surface scratches, scuffs, finish wear, small marks and variations in color consistent with age and use. Wear is visible along portions of the base, edges, feet and mirror frame. Drawer interiors show expected signs of age and use, and traditional dovetail construction is visible at the drawers. One of the small rear feet at the base is partially broken/damaged, causing the piece to sit with some wobble. The mirror remains mounted between its adjustable supports. There appears to be later securing material at the rear of the mirror assembly, indicating possible previous stabilization or repair. Mirror glass may be a later replacement, though this has not been confirmed. Please review all photographs for additional details of condition. less
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