Dressing mirror
Category
Mirrors
Date
1851 - 1879
Materials
Satin birch, glass and brass
Measurements
850 x 790 x 265 mm; 675 mm (Height); 483 mm (Width); 40 mm (Depth)
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Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 22997
Summary
A mid-Victorian satin birch dressing mirror with rectangular plate in a moulded frame, between spirally-turned uprights with ball finials above a shaped base on disc feet. The swing locks are stamped; COPE and AUSTIN / PATENT. Mirror and uprights held together with length of woven name tape inscribed in red; RED CROSS and ST. JOHN / WAR ORGANISATION / LONDON.
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters