Items Similar to The Shaving Mirror of Purser Wardlaw

19th Century Louis Philip Mirror

Antique Mirror from USA

19th Century Louise Philippe Mirror

19th Century Louis Phillipe Mirror

Early 20th Century Circular Mirror

Want more images or videos?

Request additional images or videos from the seller

1 of 6

The Shaving Mirror of Purser Wardlaw

$18,049.83

£13,200

€15,513.27

CA$25,122.66

A$26,952.11

CHF 14,456.56

MX$324,499.85

NOK 182,241.91

SEK 166,179.37

DKK 115,904.82

About the Item

This concave, circular shaving mirror is set in a moulded ebonized wood frame. The reverse has a printed trade label stating ‘J Abraham Optician Mathematical Instrument Maker to his R. H. Duke of Gloucester His Grace the Duke of Wellington. 7 Bartlett St, Bath adjoining Mr Thomson’s Pump Room, Cheltenham’. English, c1800. Provenance: William Mark (also known as William Wardlaw) and thence by descent. William Mark (1782 1849) obtained his first seagoing appointment in 1801 as captain clerk in the frigate Hydra. In 1803 he transferred to Amphion and subsequently served under Admiral Viscount Nelson in Victory although he switched to Halcyon before Trafalgar which was unable to join the action due to contrary winds. In 1808 he was appointed to San Juan, the depot-ship at Gibraltar and finally became H.M. Consul at Malaga. His life story is documented in his autobiography ‘At Sea with Nelson, Being the life of William Mark, A Purser who served under Admiral Nelson,’ edited by Captain William Penrose Mark-Wardlaw, published in 1929.

Dimensions:
Height: 9 in (22.86 cm)Diameter: 9 in (22.86 cm)
Materials and Techniques:
Ebony
Place of Origin:
England
Period:
1800-1809
Date of Manufacture:
1800
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
Lymington, GB
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU973015644932

More From This Seller

View All

Attractive Late George I Giltwood Mirror

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

An attractive late George I giltwood mirror, the rectangular frame enclosing a bevelled plate and surmounted by a broken S-scroll pediment, ce...

Category

Antique 1720s English Wall Mirrors

Materials

Giltwood

Attractive Late George I Giltwood Mirror

$13,947

Regency Giltwood Overmantel Mirror with Interesting Provenance

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

This attractive mirror retains all its original plates including the bevelled central plate and the six long and four square mirrors which surround it. The gilt frame has a stepped c...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace ...

Materials

Giltwood

Regency Giltwood Overmantel Mirror with Interesting Provenance

$98,795

Large and Ornate Silver Table Mirror, a Royal Wedding Gift

By Benzie Cowes

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

This large and ornate silver table mirror has a pointed arch above the original plate. The openwork chased and repoussé silver frame is applied to a matte royal blue velvet ground and comprises an abundance of classical motifs couched in leafy scrolls. Centred at the top is the coat of arms of Princess Beatrice flanked by putti supporting floral swags, while the arms of Prince Henry...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Table Mirrors

Materials

Silver

Large and Ornate Silver Table Mirror, a Royal Wedding Gift

$58,456

A Georgian Chippendale period gilt-wood mirror

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A Georgian Chippendale period gilt-wood mirror, the original rectangular mirror plate with rounded corners within an openwork carved gilt-wood frame comprising rocailles, pendant flo...

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Chippendale Wall Mirrors

Materials

Giltwood

A Georgian Chippendale period gilt-wood mirror

$5,167

Napoleon III French oval mirrors

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A large pair of handed Napoleon III French oval mirrors. The cresting carved in wood and representing the arts with sheet music and instruments.

Category

Antique 1880s French Napoleon III Wall Mirrors

Materials

Wood

Napoleon III French oval mirrors

$33,843 / set

Victorian Giltwood Mirror after a Design by William Kent

By William Kent

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

An elegant Victorian giltwood mirror after a design by William Kent, of slender rectangular form, decorated with both high relief and shallow carving, the broken pediment comprising a central cartouche flanked by two scrolls with trailing flower stalks, the frieze with a fruiting swag...

Category

Antique 1870s English Victorian More Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

Victorian Giltwood Mirror after a Design by William Kent

$33,431

Antique Early 19th Century Italian Wall Mirrors

Materials

Giltwood

19th Century Mirror

$2,410

19th Century Louis Philip Mirror

Located in Nashville, TN

This exquisite Antique Louis Philippe Mirror, adorned with a gilded finish, effortlessly brings timeless charm to any space. Its ornate detailing and classic design make it a captiva...

Category

Antique 1880s French Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

19th Century Louis Philip Mirror

$2,200

Antique Mirror from USA

Located in Sagaponack, NY

Antique bronze mirror

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Wall Mirrors

Materials

Metal

Antique Mirror from USA

$3,800

19th Century Louise Philippe Mirror

Located in Nashville, TN

This is a beautiful Louis 19th century Louis Philippe mirror! This mirror holds to a simple quiet design without a lot of busyness going on. However, there is delicate engraving on t...

Category

Antique 1880s French Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror

19th Century Louise Philippe Mirror

$2,975

19th Century Louis Phillipe Mirror

Located in Nashville, TN

This is a gorgeous 19th century Louis Philippe Mirror! There is hand carved detail on the edges of the mirror in a simple but pretty style. Silver mirrors are harder to come by in th...

Category