Summary:
• Item: Antique Shaving Stand
• Circa: 1870
• Period: Victorian
• Provenance: England, UK
• Wood: Solid Mahogany
• Height adjustable positional circular original mirror
• Moulded mirror frame
• Original revolving / tilt / height adjustable brass mechanism
• Rotating moulded tabletop
• Twin lidded compartments to tabletop
• Ring turned, carved centre column with reverse finial
• Splayed scroll feet
• Could also be used as a make-up stand
• Solid in joint
• Stunning colour & patination
• Excellent original condition
• Free delivery to England, Wales & southern Scotland*
• Free 14 days UK returns policy
Description:
This is a fine quality English antique shaving stand from Victorian period, circa 1870, made from solid mahogany, with a brass adjustable shaving mechanism, circa 1870, in excellent original condition. The antique shaving stand boasts a circular bevelled mirror in a moulded frame. The mirror is positionable and height adjustable; a mechanism located on the back of the mirror allows it to be angled up or down, while a wooden threaded peg, set within a small turned column, can be loosened to allow the mirror to be raised up or down, and rotated, then tightened again to lock it in place. The mirror is raised on a brass pole, set within the turned column. Below, the stand features a turned tabletop, which can rotate interdependently from the mirror and includes two internal compartments, accessed by a lid on either side. The tabletop sits atop a ring turned and carved column, terminating with a reverse finial. The column is supported by the original splayed scroll legs. Although originally designed as a shaving stand, it would serve well as a makeup stand too.
The antique shaving stand exhibits a rich brown mahogany colour. As it boasts the original polish, it has a fantastic colour and patination; this can only be achieved through age and years of care and cleaning it has received.
The antique shaving stand would complement any home, especially the bathroom or bedroom.
The antique shaving stand would certainly grace any home and is a great investment as it is extremely functional. So, don’t miss out on your chance to own a lovely piece of furniture.
Dimensions:
Raised height = 165cm / 65” / 5ft 5”
Lowered height = 130cm / 51¼” / 4ft 3¼”
Table diameter = 43cm / 17” / 1ft 5”
Mirror diameter = 29cm / 11½
Mirror diameter including frame = 36cm / 14⅛” / 1t 2⅛”
Mirror frame depth = 3cm / 1⅛”
Condition Report:
This is a fine quality English antique shaving stand from Victorian period, circa 1870, made from solid mahogany, with a brass adjustable shaving mechanism, circa 1870, in excellent original condition. The stand retains its original mirror, with signs of foxing and scratches (we can easily replace the mirror for a new piece of glass if you prefer the mirror to be perfect). The brass mechanism has been cleaned and serviced in our workshops and is smooth-running and also solid. No breaks or damaged to the mechanism. The table-top and column are solid and the feet are original, with no breaks. The stand has a lovely warm colour and patination. This antique shaving stand is well constructed, solid in joint, sits firm on the ground and is ready to use.
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