Small handheld or wall mirrors were not made in England until the beginning of the 17th century. Until then, most were imported from Venice. The celebrated Vauxhall glasshouses were opened in the 1660s.

At first, hand blown techniques were used, but the glass showed a great many imperfections, particularly when used for mirror making. Glass casting, where the molten glass was poured on to a bed of hot metal and rolled, was introduced in France in the later 17th century, but it was not until 1773 that the British Plate Glass Company was incorporated. From then on this glass tended to supplant the French imports.

Initially the mirrored pieces were relatively small and a large carved frame frequently had to incorporate glazing bars to accommodate several pieces of glass. After the mid-18th century improved techniques meant that large plates could be produced, and one supplied by Chippendale measured 231cm more...

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An Irish George IV convex mirror, by Kearney of Dublin, the…

Kearney of Dublin Irish George IV Convex Mirror

An Irish George IV convex mirror, by Kearney of Dublin, the deeply moulded frame with a design of scrolling tendrils and hops, the mottled plate in an ebonised slip, the reverse with trade label of 'Kearney, carver, Gilder & looking glass Maker/ to his…

Ebonised and giltwood convex girandole, circa 1810 a large and…

Regency Ebonised and Giltwood Convex Girandole, 1810

Ebonised and giltwood convex girandole, circa 1810 a large and impressive Regency bronze mounted ebonised and giltwood convex girandole, circa 1810 the later plate within a ribbed and beaded reverse-profile frame mounted with orbs, flanked by a pair of…

Fine antique Regency giltwood convex circular mirror applied…

Regency Giltwood Convex Mirror with Eagle Crest

Fine antique Regency giltwood convex circular mirror applied scrolling foliage and crest mounted with an eagle holding a ball, well carved scrolling giltwood foliage to the shoulders and base (please note decoration is removable from back), 150 cm high,…

A large Regency period convex mirror, decorated with an eagle,…

Regency Eagle Sphinx Girandole Convex Mirror

A large Regency period convex mirror, decorated with an eagle, Greek key pattern border and four girandole Egyptian sphinx head candle arms. English circa 1810.

A Regency giltwood convex mirror, the reeded ebonised slip in a…

Regency Giltwood Convex Mirror, 77cm Diameter

A Regency giltwood convex mirror, the reeded ebonised slip in a moulded frame with applied rope twist and acanthus decoration, diameter 77 cm. Provenance: Martyn Cook Antiques

English Georgian gilt convex mirror, c.1800 with carved eagle…

Georgian Gilt Eagle Rococo Convex Mirror (9 words)

English Georgian gilt convex mirror, c.1800 with carved eagle surmounted & rococo decoration

A Regency giltwood convex mirror, the circular convex plate…

Regency Giltwood Convex Mirror with Winged Eagle

A Regency giltwood convex mirror, the circular convex plate with an ebonised reeded slip within a circular frame mounted with balls, surmounted by a winged eagle with ball and chain, with foliate scrolled arms to either side and finial to base, 82 cm wide…

An imposing Regency convex gilt mirror with eagel finial and…

Regency Eagle Convex Mirror with Candle Holders

An imposing Regency convex gilt mirror with eagel finial and candle holders

Good Regency period convex gilt mirror with candlesticks to…

Regency Convex Mirror with Candlestick Base

Good Regency period convex gilt mirror with candlesticks to base.

Brian Barrow (Australian), monumental Regency style giltwood…

Regency Giltwood Convex Mirror with Candelabra

Brian Barrow (Australian), monumental Regency style giltwood convex mirror, surmounted by a neoclassical trophy and flanked by three branch candelabra, height 184 cm width 134 cm. Provenance: collection of George and Adisa Pompei, Sydney

Antique Regency English convex mirror surmounted by eagle, 46…

Regency Convex Mirror with Eagle Surmount

Antique Regency English convex mirror surmounted by eagle, 46 cm wide at the centre, 75 cm high approx

Regency giltwood convex mirror, c. 1830, the circular mirror…

Regency Giltwood Convex Mirror with Eagle Crest

Regency giltwood convex mirror, c. 1830, the circular mirror plate within a reeded ebonised slip and twisted rope frame, the crest formed as an eagle with outspread wings, height 126 cm, diameter 80 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Neville Grace, Sydney

A Regency style convex mirror, carved gilt and gessoed, the…

Regency Gilt Eagle Convex Mirror

A Regency style convex mirror, carved gilt and gessoed, the circular mirror plate within a reeded ebonised slip and beaded frame, the crest formed as an eagle with outspread wings. With elaborate scroll and achantus decoration. Height 150 cm, width 84 cm

Regency gilt framed mirror, eagle surmount, convex glass, circa.…

Regency Eagle Mirror with Convex Glass

Regency gilt framed mirror, eagle surmount, convex glass, circa. 1830, the circular mirror plate within a reeded ebonised slip and twisted rope frame wings, appro x 100 cm high overall.

A George III giltwood circular convex mirror, with two scroll…

George III giltwood convex mirror with eagle and candle branches

A George III giltwood circular convex mirror, with two scroll candle branches and surmounted by an eagle, circa 1800, 97 x 63 cm

Regency period gilded girandole mirror decorated with twin rams…

Regency Gilded Girandole Mirror with Rams Head Finial

Regency period gilded girandole mirror decorated with twin rams head finial to top, convex mirror with ebonised redded edging and asp carved girandoles to either side, height 125 cm, length 78 cm

A small Regency convex mirror, the mottled plate in an ebonised…

A small Regency convex mirror, the mottled plate in an ebonised reeded slip and bolection moulded frame with leaf detail, surmounted by acanthus scrolls and a hippogriff, and with a flower and leaf scroll apron. Height 88 cm, width 49 cm. Provenance: The…

A Regency giltwood convex mirror, circa 1815, surmounted with…

Regency Giltwood Convex Mirror with Eagle Crest

A Regency giltwood convex mirror, circa 1815, surmounted with an eagle crest within applied foliage, the pulvinated moulded frame enclosing a floral border in relief and an ebonised reeded slip surrounding the original silvered plate, 101 cm high

Regency period gilt convex mirror, 102 cm high, 64 cm wide

Regency Gilt Convex Mirror - 102x64cm

Regency period gilt convex mirror, 102 cm high, 64 cm wide

Regency convex mirror in gilded frame, c. 1815, with eagle…

Regency Gilded Eagle Convex Mirror

Regency convex mirror in gilded frame, c. 1815, with eagle surmount and ball decoration, ebonised slip, original gilding and plate, height 105 cm, width 60 cm. Provenance: Fraser's Antiques, Willoughby, 1992

A Regency convex mirror with a surmounting eagle, a giltwood…

Regency Eagle Convex Mirror with Giltwood Frame

A Regency convex mirror with a surmounting eagle, a giltwood frame, height 100 cmmm, width 64 cm

A French Empire carved giltwood convex mirror, circa 1830. 102…

French Giltwood Convex Mirror, 1830

A French Empire carved giltwood convex mirror, circa 1830. 102 cm high, 63 cm diameter

English Regency period convex mirror 85 cm x 52 cm, both eagle…

Regency Convex Mirror: Detached Eagle Wings, 85cm x 52cm

English Regency period convex mirror 85 cm x 52 cm, both eagle wings detached

A late Georgian gilt-framed convex mirror, circa 1830, the…

A late Georgian gilt-framed convex mirror, circa 1830, the circular plate in a frame moulded with a torus with foliate centres surmounted with a crest of a hippocampus and foliage, a conforming tail-piece below, 87 cm high, 50 cm wide

A German gilt sunburst convex mirror, modern, diameter 81 cm

German Gilt Sunburst Mirror, 81 cm Diameter

A German gilt sunburst convex mirror, modern, diameter 81 cm

A Georgian period bulls-eye mirror, with original convex plate,…

Georgian Bulls-Eye Mirror in Gilded Frame

A Georgian period bulls-eye mirror, with original convex plate, set within an ebonized moulding, mounted within a gilded wooden frame decorated with beaded and bound ribbon moulded detail, diameter 55 cm

A Regency giltwood and ebonised convex mirror, the mottled…

Regency Giltwood and Ebonised Convex Mirror

A Regency giltwood and ebonised convex mirror, the mottled plate in ebonised slip and deeply moulded surround surmounted by leaf scrolls flanking a central eagle, height 88 cm, width 50 cm

A Regency convex mirror, the gilt wood ribbon tied border…

Regency Convex Mirror with Eagle Surmount

A Regency convex mirror, the gilt wood ribbon tied border surmounted by an eagle holding ball and chain. Height 118 cm, diameter 80 cm

A Regency carved giltwood and ebonised circular convex mirror,…

Regency Giltwood Eagle Convex Mirror

A Regency carved giltwood and ebonised circular convex mirror, early 19th century, surmounted by a spread winged eagle above a ball surround, 110 x 78 cm

A late Regency convex mirror, English, circa 1810 gilt with…

Regency Gilt Convex Mirror with Eagle and Dolphins

A late Regency convex mirror, English, circa 1810 gilt with ebonised slip, with applied eagle and foliate decoration. Accompanied by a pair of mounted gilt dolphins height: 120 cm, width: 84 cm, dolphins: 47 cm (approx). Provenance: Acquired from Robin…

A pair of convex mirrors, each in an ebonised moulded frame,…

Convex mirrors in ebonised frames, 36 cm diameter (pair)

A pair of convex mirrors, each in an ebonised moulded frame, diameter 36 cm each

A late Victorian mahogany convex mirror, in a bead and reel…

Victorian Mahogany Convex Mirror - 54cm Diameter

A late Victorian mahogany convex mirror, in a bead and reel moulded frame, diameter 54 cm

19th century French convex mirror, the dome plate within a…

French Convex Mirror with Eagle and Gilt

19th century French convex mirror, the dome plate within a black border and gilt, the plate surmounted by an eagle. 130 cm high.

Regency carved giltwood convex wall mirror, c. 1820, surmounted…

Regency Giltwood Dragon Mirror with Candle Arms

Regency carved giltwood convex wall mirror, c. 1820, surmounted by a dragon above a circular plate within rope moulded band supporting two scrolled candle arms with sockets and drip trays and supporting leaves, height 100 cm, width 56 cm. Provenance: The…

George IV gilt framed convex mirror 89 cm high, 66 cm wide

Gorgeous George IV Convex Mirror - 89x66cm

George IV gilt framed convex mirror 89 cm high, 66 cm wide

A Regency convex mirror, English, circa 1810 of circular form…

Regency Convex Mirror with Gilt Frame and Foliate Decoration

A Regency convex mirror, English, circa 1810 of circular form with a gilt frame, foliate decoration, reeded trim and an ebonised slip diameter: 80 cm. Provenance: Acquired from Martyn Cook Antiques, Sydney, in 1996

A George IV gilt framed convex mirror, William Wade, London,…

George IV Gilt Framed Convex Mirror by William Wade

A George IV gilt framed convex mirror, William Wade, London, the circular plate within the moulded frame with applied torus, crest of acanthus leaves, and foliate tail piece centred on a shell, Wade's engraved label to the reverse, 108 cm high, 62 cm wide…

Regency ornate gilt framed convex mirror

Ornate Regency Gilt Convex Mirror

Regency ornate gilt framed convex mirror

A good English Regency period convex mirror, traditional ball…

Regency Convex Mirror with Eagle and Girandole Arms

A good English Regency period convex mirror, traditional ball design border surmounted with an eagle. Two girandole candle arms. English circa 1810.

Regency gilt convex mirror with urn and leaf cresting, two…

Regency Convex Mirror with Candle Sconces

Regency gilt convex mirror with urn and leaf cresting, two scroll arm candle sconces

An English Regency circular convex mirror with eagle motif. 90…

Regency Eagle Convex Mirror

An English Regency circular convex mirror with eagle motif. 90 cm high, 50 cm wide.

Regency giltwood convex mirror, c. 1830, of circular shape, the…

Regency Giltwood Convex Mirror, 1830, 58cm Diameter

Regency giltwood convex mirror, c. 1830, of circular shape, the ebonized slip border within a beaded moulded border, diameter 58 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, double Bay

Antique circular Regency convex mirror, giltwood frame

Regency Giltwood Convex Mirror

Antique circular Regency convex mirror, giltwood frame

Collection of five circular giltwood convex mirrors of various…

Set of 5 Giltwood Convex Mirrors, Various Sizes

Collection of five circular giltwood convex mirrors of various sizes (5), diameter 44 cm; 34 cm.

Regency style carved giltwood eagle crested convex mirror, 98…

Regency Giltwood Eagle Convex Mirror

Regency style carved giltwood eagle crested convex mirror, 98 cm height, 62 cm length

A fine carved gilt and silvered glt and convex sunburst mirror…

Italian Gilt Sunburst Mirror, 1940s

A fine carved gilt and silvered glt and convex sunburst mirror Italian circa 1940, 70 cm diameter

A giltwood convex starburst mirror, Italian, circa 1950. 53 cm…

Italian Giltwood Starburst Mirror, 1950s

A giltwood convex starburst mirror, Italian, circa 1950. 53 cm diameter

Antique gilt framed convex mirror diameter 40 cm approx, total.

Antique Gilt Convex Mirror - 40cm Diameter

Antique gilt framed convex mirror diameter 40 cm approx, total.

A pair of modern convex mirrors in giltmetal stiff leaf frames,…

Gilt convex mirrors by Pigott's Store

A pair of modern convex mirrors in giltmetal stiff leaf frames, by Pigott's Store, Woollahra (2), diameter 40 cm

A Regency gilt-wood convex mirror. 83 cm high

Regency Gilt-Wood Convex Mirror (8 words)

A Regency gilt-wood convex mirror. 83 cm high

A carved giltwood convex sunburst mirror, French, circa 1950,…

Giltwood Sunburst Mirror, French, 1950

A carved giltwood convex sunburst mirror, French, circa 1950, 74 cm diameter

A circular giltwood convex sunburst wall mirror, Italian, circa…

Italian giltwood sunburst mirror, 1900

A circular giltwood convex sunburst wall mirror, Italian, circa 1900. 55 cm diameter

A French giltwood convex mirror, mid 19th century crested with…

Giltwood French Convex Mirror with Cupid & Dolphins

A French giltwood convex mirror, mid 19th century crested with gilded cupid and dolphins, brass candle sconces to each side, 95 cm high and 103 cm wide

Regency style gilt wood convex mirror, surmounted with an eagle,…

Regency Eagle Gilt Wood Convex Mirror (110cm)

Regency style gilt wood convex mirror, surmounted with an eagle, approx 110 cm high

An impressive vintage Empire style convex mirror, with…

Empire Style Convex Mirror with Eagle Pediment

An impressive vintage Empire style convex mirror, with traditional eagle pediment and decorative base. 64 x 110 cm.

An English Regency gilt wood convex mirror, circa 1820, the…

Regency Gilt Wood Convex Mirror, 1820

An English Regency gilt wood convex mirror, circa 1820, the circular mirror plate, within an ebonised and gilt wood surround, the border with spherical applique, the frame 64 cm diameter.

A giltwood sunburst mirror, the convex plate in a carved…

Lappeted Giltwood Sunburst Mirror, 72cm Diameter

A giltwood sunburst mirror, the convex plate in a carved lappeted frame with radiating flames, diameter 72 cm

A fine quality carved and gilt wood convex sunburst mirror…

French Gilt Sunburst Mirror, 1950s

A fine quality carved and gilt wood convex sunburst mirror French circa 1950, 68 cm diameter

Regency gilt convex mirror with moulded frame and reeded ebony…

Regency Gilt Convex Mirror with Ebony Frame

Regency gilt convex mirror with moulded frame and reeded ebony inner frame, 55.5 cm diameter

Sunburst convex mirror, giltwood and glass, of circular form,…

Giltwood Sunburst Convex Mirror, 75cm Diameter

Sunburst convex mirror, giltwood and glass, of circular form, diameter 75 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, NSW

A good carved wood circular starburst convex mirror, French,…

French Starburst Convex Mirror, 1940

A good carved wood circular starburst convex mirror, French, circa 1940. 80 cm diameter approximately

Good Antique gilt framed circular convex mirror diameter 49 cm…

Antique Gilt Convex Mirror - 49cm Diameter

Good Antique gilt framed circular convex mirror diameter 49 cm approx, total.

A William IV style gilt-framed convex mirror, 20th century, the…

Gilt-framed convex mirror with spread eagle crest

A William IV style gilt-framed convex mirror, 20th century, the circular plate within a moulded frame with a spread eagle and foliate crest, 95 cm high, 55 cm wide

Butlers mirror round convex with gilt frame, ebonised reeded…

Gilt-framed round convex mirror with ebonised edge (60cm)

Butlers mirror round convex with gilt frame, ebonised reeded edge and gilt beaded design diameter 60 cm

A two-tone giltwood convex sunburst mirror, French, circa 1900…

French Giltwood Sunburst Mirror, 1900

A two-tone giltwood convex sunburst mirror, French, circa 1900 60 cm diameter

A circular carved giltwood convex sunburst mirror, Italian…

Italian Giltwood Sunburst Mirror, 1950s

A circular carved giltwood convex sunburst mirror, Italian circa 1950, 60 cm diameter

An impressive starburst giltwood frame mirror, the convex…

Starburst Giltwood Frame Mirror - 120cm Diameter

An impressive starburst giltwood frame mirror, the convex mirror with emanating frame, 120 cm diameter

19th century gilt framed convex mirror with figural eagle top,…

Gilt Framed Eagle Top Convex Mirror

19th century gilt framed convex mirror with figural eagle top, 94 cm x 68 cm

A small convex mirror in a giltwood sunburst frame, modern,…

Giltwood Sunburst Mirror, Modern, 54 cm Diameter

A small convex mirror in a giltwood sunburst frame, modern, diameter 54 cm

A circular convex giltwood sunburst mirror, Italian, circa 1950

Italian Giltwood Sunburst Mirror, 1950s

A circular convex giltwood sunburst mirror, Italian, circa 1950

A Regency circular convex mirror in gilt frame, English, early…

Regency Gilt Convex Mirror, Early 19th Century

A Regency circular convex mirror in gilt frame, English, early 19th century, 58 cm diameter. Provenance: Property of a Gentleman, Melbourne

A William IV style gilt-framed convex mirror, 56 cm diameter

William IV Gilt Convex Mirror - 56cm Diameter

A William IV style gilt-framed convex mirror, 56 cm diameter

A very decorative peach and clear glass triple layer flower…

Italian Triple Layer Flower Convex Wall Mirror

A very decorative peach and clear glass triple layer flower shaped convex wall mirror, Italian, circa 1950. 47 cm diameter

A Regency round gilt framed butler's convex mirror, early 19th…

Regency Gilt Butler's Convex Mirror, Early 19th Century (79cm)

A Regency round gilt framed butler's convex mirror, early 19th century, 79 cm diameter

A French gilt wood Sunburst-Framed wall clock and a small…

French Gilt Wood Sunburst Clock & Convex Mirror Set

A French gilt wood Sunburst-Framed wall clock and a small convex mirror of similar style, both early 20th century, the clock 65 cm diameter, the mirror 38 x 75 cm

A French Empire style gilt wood framed convex mirror with a…

French Empire Gilt Wood Convex Mirror with Eagle Finial

A French Empire style gilt wood framed convex mirror with a circular frame, surmounted by an eagle finial, 67 cm high

Butlers mirror painted black with gold beaded design, convex…

Black and Gold Convex Mirror - 64 cm Diameter

Butlers mirror painted black with gold beaded design, convex plate, diameter 64 cm

Girandole mirror. Round convex mirror in gilt frame, with four…

Gilt Girandole Mirror with Candle Sconces

Girandole mirror. Round convex mirror in gilt frame, with four branch candle sconces, (some loss)

A giltwood sunburst convex wall mirror, Italian, circa 1950. 50…

Italian Sunburst Mirror, 1950

A giltwood sunburst convex wall mirror, Italian, circa 1950. 50 cm diameter

A gilt-wood convex starburst wall mirror, Italian, circa 1940.…

Italian gilt-wood starburst mirror, 1940

A gilt-wood convex starburst wall mirror, Italian, circa 1940. 59 cm diameter

A good 19th century gilded framed convex wall mirror, the…

Gilded Eagle Convex Wall Mirror

A good 19th century gilded framed convex wall mirror, the circular frame with ebonised internal moulding, the eagle pediment with outstretched wings upon a rocky outcrop, scroll and leaf detail applied mount to the base. Diameter 65 cm

A giltwood and gesso circular convex sunburst mirror, Italian,…

Italian Sunburst Mirror, 1950s

A giltwood and gesso circular convex sunburst mirror, Italian, circa 1950, 60 cm diameter

A gilt gesso circular starburst convex wall mirror, Italian…

Italian Gilt Starburst Wall Mirror, 1950

A gilt gesso circular starburst convex wall mirror, Italian circa 1950. 63 cm diameter

A 19th century gilded Regency convex mirror

Gilded Regency Convex Mirror

A 19th century gilded Regency convex mirror

An unusual gothic revival circular convex wall mirror, French,…

French Gothic Revival Circular Wall Mirror, 1865

An unusual gothic revival circular convex wall mirror, French, circa 1865. 53 cm diameter

Two small gilt framed circular convex mirrors, diameter 26 cm

Gilt Framed Circular Mirrors (26cm Diameter)

Two small gilt framed circular convex mirrors, diameter 26 cm

Regency convex gilt mirror, with eagle and volute crest, folded…

Regency Gilt Mirror with Eagle Crest and Shell Drop

Regency convex gilt mirror, with eagle and volute crest, folded shell drop and ebonised slip 87 cm height, 68 cm width

A convex circular gilt framed mirror with eagle crest, 19th…

19th Century Convex Eagle Crested Gilt Mirror

A convex circular gilt framed mirror with eagle crest, 19th century, 65 x 43 cm

Circular convex wall mirror, with moulded ebonised frame with…

Ebonised Circular Wall Mirror with Gilt Moulded Slip

Circular convex wall mirror, with moulded ebonised frame with gilt moulded slip, (diameter 39 cm. Provenance: Estate late John Schaeffer.

A good brass and convex glass starburst mirror, Italian, circa…

Italian Brass Starburst Mirror, 1950s, 52cm

A good brass and convex glass starburst mirror, Italian, circa 1950, approx. 52 cm diameter

A gilt gesso circular starburst convex wall mirror, Italian,…

Italian Starburst Gilt Gesso Wall Mirror

A gilt gesso circular starburst convex wall mirror, Italian, circa 1950. 63 cm diameter

Butlers mirror gilt framed convex with ebonised banding, beaded…

Gilt-framed convex mirror with ebonised banding

Butlers mirror gilt framed convex with ebonised banding, beaded design, diameter 47 cm

A Goldleaf convex mirror, circular form, inner painted border…

Goldleaf Convex Mirror with Baubles, 46cm Diameter

A Goldleaf convex mirror, circular form, inner painted border with bevelled detailing. The outer in gold leaf with baubles at intervals, diameter 46 cm

A giltwood convex sunburst wall mirror, Italian, circa 1950. 43…

Italian Sunburst Mirror, 1950s

A giltwood convex sunburst wall mirror, Italian, circa 1950. 43 cm diameter

Petite butlers wall mirror early 20th century with beaded…

Beaded Convex Wall Mirror with Gold Frame (9 words)

Petite butlers wall mirror early 20th century with beaded decoration, convex in gold decorated frame, diameter 30 cm

Butler's mirror circular convex, with gilt beaded frame,…

Gilt-framed Edwardian circular convex mirror

Butler's mirror circular convex, with gilt beaded frame, Edwardian, Diameter 46 cm