A George III Painted Satinwood Dressing Mirror, England, c.1800

This is a large size dressing mirror, unquestionably early 19th century and of striking satinwood with painted floral decorations throughout. Because these are fragile forms, few have survived. This mirror, on the back of the frame (see images below) has old ironwork supports. Obviously, it was precious enough to repair and to last. The shield form of the mirror is typical of Hepplewhite designs and often used as the back form of the Hepplewhite side chair.

This piece came to us from a collection assembled by The Pebble Hill Plantation. There are a number of pieces on our site from this collection, which you should additionally view. 

Our mirror is unquestionably of the first period.

Height: 36 in. Width: 28 1/2 in. Depth: 11 in.

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