Summary:
• Item: Cheval Mirror
• Circa: 1820
• Period: Regency
• Provenance: England, UK
• Wood: Mahogany
• Three-quarter length adjustable mirror
• Turned mushroom finials
• Original angle adjustment mechanism
• Moulded banded frame
• Original backboard
• Turned bobbin columns
• Turned bar stretchers
• Fluted, splayed legs
• Original brass lion paw toes
• Original brass castors
• Classing Regency styling
• Refined design
• Original polish & patination
• Excellent condition
• Free delivery to England, Wales & southern Scotland*
• Free 14-day UK returns policy
Description:
Here is a fine quality antique English William IV mahogany cheval mirror, circa 1830, which is in excellent condition. Incorporating a banded mahogany frame, the three-quarter length rectangular mirror can be adjusted to suit your preferred viewing angle. The mirror has been replaced at some point in the past; consequently, it is in excellent condition, with no signs of foxing (see photos). The back of the mirror retains its original backboard. The mirror is supported by the original decorative brass threaded wooden knobs, connecting the frame to bobbin turned columns, which are finished with turned mushroom shaped finials to the top. The column supports are also united near the top by a turned stretcher, and below, by a further two turned stretchers. The side supports are raised on fluted, splayed legs, terminating on the original brass lion paw toes and brass castors.
The cheval mirror boasts 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 mirror 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. The mirror would look in any 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 antique cheval mirror is in excellent condition. Nominal old use marks the leading edges of the mahogany frame but nothing significant considering the age of the item. The mahogany banded mirror frame is intact and in excellent condition. The mirror has been replaced at some point in the past; consequently, it is clean, with no marks or signs of foxing (see photos). The mahogany frame of the cheval mirror is in good condition with no damage; it is solid in joint. The frame retains its original brass castors, toes and wheels. This item is well constructed, solid in joint and ready to be used.
Dimensions:
External height = 173.4cm or 68¼” or 5ft 8¼”
External width = 82.5cm or 32½” or 2ft 8½”
External depth (feet) = 67.5cm or 26⅝” or 2ft 2⅝”
Mirror height = 105.8cm or 41⅝” or 3ft 5⅝”
Mirror width = 60.5cm or 23⅞” or 1ft 11⅞”
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