Queen Anne Antique Silver Dressing Mirror, London 1702

Object Description

A magnificent antique silver toilet mirror dating back to the turn of the 1700’s. Of rectangular form with arched top and gadroon borders, the corners mounted with cherub and foliate cast ornament. Excellent size. To the reverse there is an applied plaque with an inscription of royal interest. The oak easel back has been converted for hanging but can still be used for free standing with a retaining cord.

72cm high by 48cm wide
London 1702
Maker Isaac Dighton.
Britannia standard silver, purity 95.84%.

An elegant furnishing item full of charm and antiquity.

Marks. The silver is stamped on all four side pieces with a full set of matching English silver hallmarks. The corner mounts have the lion mark.

Presentation and Provenance. The inscription reads ‘This Glass was given to The Lady Helena C. Cooke and Philip Davies Cooke by Mr St Andrew Warde of Hooton Pagnell, Yorkshire, 1829-30. It was used by H.R.H. Alexandra Princess of Wales on the Occasion of her visit to Mr Christopher Sykes, M.P. at Brantingham-Thorpe E. Yorkshire 21st July, 1869’.

Maker: Isaac Dighton

Isaac Dighton, London silversmith, apprenticed to William Browne, Citizen and Haberdasher, in 1665. Free 1672. Mark (Britannia) entered as largeworker undated, presumably 1697. Died 1707.

Isaac bound 5 apprentices in the Haberdashers Company during his working career.

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Object Literature

Antique silver mirrors were comparatively rare prior to the late 19th century. The first examples were usually easel mirrors, made to go with a full dressing toilet set, although the smaller examples were perhaps intended to be hung on the wall.

Object Condition

The silver is in very good condition with slight wear consistent with age. The mirror has a clean finish with wavy finish, possibly replaced or re-silvered. Viewed from the side and back the wood has some losses.

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