Antique English Figured Mahogany Victorian Duchess Dressing Makeup Table with Mirror (Circa 1870)
This is a very good quality 4ft English Mahogany Victorian duchess dressing table, circa 1870, in good condition.
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Summary:
· Circa: 1870
· Period: Mid-late Victorian
· Provenance: England, UK
· Wood type: Solid figured mahogany
· Gallery back
· Exquisite floral carved mirror supports
· Pretty shaped inset oval mirror
· Adjustable mirror angle
· 7 working drawers to upper section
· 1 working pad drawer to lower section
· Original turned drawer knobs
· Quality cabriole front legs
· Shaped footboard
· Completely original structure
· Lovely colour and patination
· Good condition
· Superb quality
· Dismantles into 2 sections for easy transport
· Free UK delivery to mainland England, Wales & Southern Scotland
· Free 14 days UK returns
This is a very good quality 4ft English Mahogany Victorian duchess dressing table, circa 1870, in good condition, with an elegantly shaped oval mirror. The mirror is supported either side by exquisitely carved floral supports. The mirror angle can be adjusted to suit your requirements and there is a rear bar to stop the mirror tipping forward. Below the mirror there is a central large drawer, ideal for storing makeup or jewellery. A bank of three drawers, all featuring their original knobs, flanks the central compartment. All drawers are working and close flush to the frame and boast the original knobs. Further below, is a lovely shaped dressing table base; constructed with a stepped design, finished with a fine moulding. The base features a central cushion fronted drawer, again incorporating the original drawer knobs. The dressing table stands on sturdy pronounced cabriole front legs that terminated on finely carved scroll toes. Vertical supports secure the rear of the dressing table. Underneath, the dressing table there is a shaped footboard. All in all, this is a stunning dressing table with a superb colour and patination. The dressing table dismantles into two sections for easy transportation.
This item would look superb in a variety of rooms, especially the bedroom and there are many storage drawers. This item would certainly grace any home. So don't miss out your chance to own a lovely piece of furniture.
Condition Report:
This dressing table is in good condition having been polished in our workshops. There are nominal old use marks to the corners and leading edges but nothing significant considering the age of the item. The dressing table features the original drawer knobs. There are no stains, cup marks or burns to the top of the surface of the table. All the hand dovetailed drawers close flush to the frame. The dressing table benefits from a lovely colour and a wonderful grain configuration to the front and sides. This item is well made, solid in joint and ready to use.
Dimensions:
Height = 158.8cm or 62½” or 5ft 2½”
Width = 120.6cm or 47½” or 3ft 11½”
Depth = 58.2cm or 23” or 1ft 11”
Table Height = 71.6cm or 28⅛” or 2ft 4⅛”
Knee Height = 57.6cm or 22⅝” or 1ft 10⅝”
Mirror Height (frame) = 70.9cm or 27⅞ or 2ft 3⅞”
Mirror Height (glass) = 64.3cm or 25⅜” or 2ft 1⅜”
Mirror Width (frame) = 57cm or 22½” or 1ft 10½”
Mirror Width (glass) = 50.4cm or 19⅞” or 1ft 7⅞”
Price:
The price for this item is £1,750 including free delivery to England, Wales & Southern Scotland*.
Customer Service:
We offer customer satisfaction through the following services:
· Free delivery to England, Wales & Southern Scotland*
· Free 14 Day Returns
· Full money back assurance
· Worldwide shipping
· Full insurance of items in transit
· Full assembly service
· Packaging removed & recycled
Free UK Delivery*:
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Free 14 Days UK Returns & Refunds:
A free 14-day “no quibble” returns policy (from the date you receive the item) is available if you are not happy with this item. We will collect the item free of charge from you (we do not charge a return fee / collection fee). You will be given a full refund as long as the item is returned in the same condition. We will collect returns using our own specialist furniture delivery company. We will not accept returns via a courier service (due to experience of damaged items in transit). This refund policy only applies to deliveries to the UK.
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About the Seller:
This item is being sold by Yolanda Gray Antiques who is an accredited member of LAPADA (the UK’s largest Trade Association of Professional Art and Antique Dealers) and CINOA. CINOA is the world association of Art & Antique dealer associations. All LAPADA & CINOA members abide by their strict code of practice by adhering to reputable standards of quality, expertise and integrity.
Yolanda Gray has dealt in fine art and antique furniture for over 40 years. Yolanda Gray has a special interest in Colonial furniture, specifically Colonial Four Poster Beds. Yolanda Gray also provides a variety of fine English Antique Furniture, Art and Fabrics to clients in the UK, Europe and further afield.
Please visit the Yolanda Gray website for further items and information.
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