English Victorian Walnut Shaving Mirror with Octagonal Base, c.1850–1865

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English Victorian Walnut Shaving Mirror with Octagonal Base, c.1850–1865A finely proportioned Victorian gentlemans shaving mirror in walnut, circa mid 19th Century. The concave circular mirror plate tilts on its original adjustable bracket, allowing the concave glass to be angled for shaving. Raised on a slender turned baluster stem above a well modelled stepped base with an unusual octagonal outline with ebonised detailing. The restrained turning and elegant proportions reflect the influence of earlier Georgian dressing

originally part of a larger ecclesiastical frieze

An enchanting entrancing work of art

and creating ambiencethe

the Northern Netherlands

in her elegantly carved fingers she displays a nest with a mother feeding two hungry chicks

1650–1700)

Ltd and dated 1944

With historical repairs and a superb patina

A incredibly early and rare Georgian ash and elm comb-back Windsor Chair c

holding a paintbrush

The edge of the table is edges with finely detailed cast iron

its deeply moulded relief border creating dramatic shadow and movement across the surface