Summary:
• Item: Cheval Mirror
• Circa: 1860
• Period: Victorian
• Provenance: England, UK
• Wood: Mahogany
• Full length and adjustable
• Shaped mahogany vertical supports
• Original brass latch and keys
• Moulded frame
• Original backboard
• Turned stretcher
• Cabrioles legs
• Original brass castors
• Classing Victorian styling
• Very pretty design
• Original polish & patination
• Good working condition
• Free delivery to England, Wales & southern Scotland*
• Free 14 days UK returns policy
Here is a fine quality antique English Victorian mahogany cheval mirror, circa 1860, in good working condition. Incorporating a moulded mahogany frame, the full-length rectangular mirror can be adjusted to suit your preferred viewing angle. The back of the mirror retains its original backboard, brass locking latches and brass keys, which connect the mirror to the shaped vertical mahogany supports, via the original ball joints. The mirror has been replaced therefore the glass is in good condition, free from scratches, foxing or marks. The bases of the vertical supports are decorated with floral carvings above a horizontal block, united by a turned octagonal stretcher, on cabriole legs and terminate on its original brass castors.
The cheval mirror boasts a rich brown mahogany colour. As its 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 item is a good practical piece of furniture, it’s not too large and not too small, and therefore, it can be used in most locations. It would look superb in several rooms from the hallway to the bedroom. The mirror 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.
Condition Report:
This mirror is in good working condition. Nominal old use marks the leading edges of the mahogany frame but nothing significant considering the age of the item. The mirror has been replaced therefore the glass is in good condition, is free from scratches, foxing or other marks. The back of the piece retains its original backboard, brass locking latches and brass keys, which connect the mirror to the shaped vertical mahogany supports via the original ball joints. The mahogany frame of the cheval mirror is in good condition with no damage; it is solid in joint. The mirror retains its original brass castors. This item is well constructed, solid in joint and ready to be used.
Dimensions:
External height = 142cm or 55⅞” or 4ft 7⅞”
External width (feet) = 78cm or 30¾” or 2ft 6¾”
External depth (feet) = 56.5cm or 22¼” or 1ft 10¼”
Mirror height = 88.4cm or 34⅞” or 2ft 10⅞”
Mirror width = 53cm or 20⅞” or 1ft 8⅞”
Mirror depth = 3.5cm or 1⅜”
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Ref. Cheval Miror 10
| Dimensions | 142 × 78 × 56.5 cm |
|---|---|
| Antique Category | Mirrors |
| British Period | Victorian |
| Century | 19th Century |
| Material | Glass, Mahogany |
| Provenance | England |
| Room | Bedroom, Hallway |
