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George III Mahogany & Ebonised Shaving Mirror

Name: George III Mahogany & Ebonised Shaving Mirror
SKU: as155a1384
Price: 480.00 GBP
Availability: SoldOut

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The George III period mahogany gentleman’s pedestal shaving mirror with ebonised inlay and stringing throughout, having a rectangular plate, brass urn finials over baluster supports, turned stretcher and stem on circular draught turned base, surviving from the first quarter of the nineteenth century.

The condition is good with the plate still being able to be adjusted with the two brass handles at the flanks. There is some slight movement to this top section with the turning screw to the central pillar absent. There are no cracks or damage to speak of whilst the mirror plate is in good order with a few flecks of foxing and the whole in nice original condition with a simply outstanding colour and patination to the mahogany. We have given her a light wax and she has super character. The base is baize lined.

By the mid eighteenth century, facial hair fell dramatically from favour as the face of the polite gentleman was increasingly clean-shaven. The arrival of the newly-invented cast steel enabled razor-makers to produce ever sharper (and indeed blemish-free) blades, rendering shaving more comfortable, and razors more durable and capable of re-sharpening. Shaving the face evinced neatness and elegance, and notionally separated the gentleman from the unkempt yokel whilst shaving the head prepared it for the wearing of a wig – an expression of gentlemanliness, masculinity and taste.

The early nineteenth century saw the development of the famous Sheffield straight razor, which resembles the straight razors used today. At the time this shaving mirror was crafted there was also a boom in the world of shaving related cosmetics as many perfumers and chemists began to manufacture soaps and creams specifically designed to aid in the shaving process. Published in 1833, The Young Man’s Guide offered advice for men coming of age on various facets of life and recommended the use of cold, not hot water, for shaving.

A beautiful and practical antique that slips with ease into any modern interior.

Price

£~~480.00~~

$~~633.65~~ USA

€~~545.95~~

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Category Antique Mirrors Date c.1800-30 Early 19th Century Antiques Material Mahogany Origin English Item code as155a1384 Status Sold

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The Onion Barn, Shoe Cottage,
15 High Street, Blunham,
Bedfordshire, MK44 3NL.
MK44 3NL

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