Description
Elegant Regency Mahogany Antique Cheval Mirror
This elegant early 19th century Regency Mahogany Antique Cheval Mirror dates from circa, 1830 and is of nice proportions. It has a tilting mirror with quality brass fittings along with brass finials. This fine antique mirror is nice and simple in design with a quality solid Mahogany frame and four out-swept legs with quality brass castors. The Mahogany has aged to a warm shade with a striking grain, good patina, is in very good condition and has been beautifully cleaned using a traditional form of wax finishing.
Approximate Dimensions are:
Height: 159 cm / 62.5 inches
Width: 74 cm / 29 inches
Depth: 49 cm / 19 inches
Ref No: 08306
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What is an Antique Cheval Mirror?
Antique cheval mirrors are a free standing mirror that can be full length in height, ideal to see your entire outfit when getting dressed. The free standing mirror was not invented until the late 17th Century in the form of a smaller tilting design, called the toilet mirror. They were very small and made to sit on top of a side table or chest of drawers. By the early 18th century due to better craftsmen and designs, mirrors became sturdier in construction with plinth bases and small drawers. The Antique Cheval mirrors was a larger design inspired by these smaller toilet mirrors, first produced in Paris in the 19th century. This was due to larger plates of glass now being cast, leading to larger mirrors. ‘Cheval’ means horse in French, and the name given to the mirror refers to its four supporting legs. 19th century Victorian designs are mainly in Mahogany whereas Edwardian examples can be seen in Oak. For further Details on the history and styles of mirrors visit here.
