Summary:
• Item: Dressing Table
• Circa: 1870
• Period: Victorian
• Provenance: English
• Wood: Mahogany
• Original adjustable oval shaped mirror
• Original turned mirror screws
• 2 exquisitely carved pierced fretwork mirror supports
• 3 small drawers atop pedestals
• 4 working graduated drawers to pedestals
• Original ribbon carved handles
• Hand-dovetailed mahogany lined drawers
• Quarter beaded drawer interiors (a sign of quality)
• Cock-bead drawer fronts (a sign of quality)
• Original working locks (with key)
• Cushion plinths
• Original castors
• Completely original structure
• Fantastic colour & finish
• Excellent condition
• Solid in joint
• Free delivery to England, Wales & southern Scotland*
• Free 14-day UK returns policy
Description:
This is a fine quality Victorian solid mahogany pedestal dressing table with a central hinged mirror, circa 1870, in excellent original condition. The dressing table boasts the original central oval cloud shaped adjustable bevelled mirror, encased in a moulded frame, secured by the original thumb screws. The angle of the mirror can be adjusted by turning the thumbscrews. The mirror is supported by a pair of finely carved pierced fretwork arm supports above a bank of three small breakfront drawers and breakfront table-top. The dressing table stands on two pedestals incorporating four graduated drawers each; decorated with cock-beaded drawer fronts and the original ribbon carved handles. The drawer linings are constructed of solid mahogany with hand dove-tailed construction and quarter beading (sign of quality). The drawers in each pedestal retain their original working locks (with key). The dressing table rests on the original moulded plinths and retains the original brass castors. The item retains the original backboards to the base and mirror. The mirror and carved arm supports can be dismounted for easy storage and transportation.
The dressing table has been cleaned and then French polished by hand to a professional standard, therefore the finish, colour and patination is of an excellent standard.
This Victorian dressing table would look superb in the bedroom. The item 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 is a fine quality Victorian solid mahogany pedestal dressing table with a central hinged mirror, circa 1870, in excellent original condition. This dressing table is in excellent original condition, having been cleaned and French polished by hand in in our workshop, therefore the finish, colour and patination is of an excellent standard. Nominal old use marks to the leading edges but nothing significant considering the age of the item. There are no marks, stains or scratches to the tops of the pedestal table-top. The mirror, which is the original mirror, is in good original condition, with some signs of foxing (see photos). In our opinion the foxing is acceptable and add to the originality of the whole piece, considering it’s a Victorian mirror and over 150 years old. However, if you want the glass replacing for a new mirror, please contact us for a quote. The drawers close flush to the frame and they also retain their original ribbon carved handles and working locks. There are some old use marks to the drawer bottoms (see photos) but nothing significant. This item is solid in joint and ready to use.
Dimensions:
External Height = 166.8cm or 65⅝” or 5ft 5⅝”
External Width = 137.5cm or 54⅛” or 4ft 6⅛”
External Depth = 60cm or 23⅝” or 1ft 11⅝”
Table Height = 76.8cm or 30¼” or 2ft 6¼”
Mirror Height (Including frame) = 75.1cm or 29½” or 2ft 5½”
Mirror Height (excluding frame) = 67cm or 26⅜” or 2ft 2⅜”
Mirror Width (including frame) = 59.9cm or 23⅝” or 1ft 11⅝”
Mirror Width (excluding frame) = 51.9cm or 20⅜” or 1ft 8⅜”
Frame Width = 4cm or 1½”
Knee Height = 60.7cm or 24” or 2ft
Knee Width (Pedestal) = 52cm or 20½” or 1ft 8½”
Knee Width (Plinth) = 47.5cm or 18¾” or 1ft 6¾”
Terms & Conditions:
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