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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A pair of antique English Aesthetic movement mirrors with gilt…

19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Gilt and Ebonized Mirrors

A pair of antique English Aesthetic movement mirrors with gilt and ebonized finish, 19th century, 137 x 63 cm

A pair of 18th-century walnut and gilt mirrors, with fret-cut…

A pair of 18th-century walnut and gilt mirrors, with fret-cut decoration. Height 96 cm, W. 49 cm. Provenance: Estate of John Lawford.

A 19th century gilt framed Masonic Lodge mirror, from Dunedin.…

A 19th century gilt framed Masonic Lodge mirror, from Dunedin. With decorative coat of arms symbols. 79 cm x 62 cm

A Burmese gilded Mirror-Inset wooden figure of Buddha, Mandalay…

A Burmese gilded Mirror-Inset wooden figure of Buddha, Mandalay period (1853-1948), seated in padmasana with the right hand in bhumisparsha mudra, covered in gilding over a brown lacquer finish, details inset with coloured mirrors. 65 cm high, 48 cm wide,…

A wall mirror in an Italian Baroque-Style carved and gilt wood…

A wall mirror in an Italian Baroque-Style carved and gilt wood frame, 20th century, the rectangular plate within a substantial frame of scrolling acanthus foliage, gilt against a painted ground, 134 cm high, 94 cm wide, 10 cm deep

Ornate antique gilt frame some losses with later mirror glass…

Ornate antique gilt frame some losses with later mirror glass fitted, 119 x 98 cm

A carved gilt-wood wall mirror 169 cm high,101 cm wide

A carved gilt-wood wall mirror 169 cm high,101 cm wide

An antique giltwood mirror, the relief decorated frame with a…

An antique giltwood mirror, the relief decorated frame with a mirror inset border punctuated with flower head motifs and enclosing aged mirror plate, 106 cm x 88.5 cm wide

A vintage oval gilt frame mirror with floral decoration, early…

A vintage oval gilt frame mirror with floral decoration, early 20th century, 62 cm x 48 cm overall

An antique gilt framed mirror, 19th century, 106 x 136 cm

An antique gilt framed mirror, 19th century, 106 x 136 cm

A gilded overmantel mirror, with restrained carved scroll…

A gilded overmantel mirror, with restrained carved scroll features to each side, 124 x 125 cm

A continental carved giltwood mirror, circa 1820, of shaped…

A continental carved giltwood mirror, circa 1820, of shaped rectangular form, carved with scrolls and a crested feather motif, later plate, 93.5 cm high, 61.5 cm wide, 7 cm deep

An impressive giltwood mantel mirror, 19th century, of squared…

An impressive giltwood mantel mirror, 19th century, of squared profile with an arched plate, decorated with trailing husk motifs, rosettes and a floral crest, 162 x 138 cm

An antique giltwood mirror, 19/20th century, the distressed…

An antique giltwood mirror, 19/20th century, the distressed frame with Neoclassical details including anthemion and floral details housing antique plate, 138 cm x 97 cm

Chippendale rococo style water gilded mirror, England, c. 1850,…

Chippendale rococo style water gilded mirror, England, c. 1850, an elaborate gilded frame comprising 16 mirror plates, carved throughout with foliage, garlands, shells and c-scrolls, surmounted by a central cartouche flanked by finely carved ho-ho birds,…

A wall mirror in an antique Italian carved and gilt wood frame,…

Antique Italian Carved Gilt Wood Wall Mirror - 19th Century

A wall mirror in an antique Italian carved and gilt wood frame, the frame second half 19th century, the rectangular plate within a moulded frame with a carved and pierced border of scrolling foliage, 81 x 107 cm

Ornate Rococo style gilt framed mirror 94 cm x 65 cm

Gilded Rococo Mirror: 94cm x 65cm of Ornate Elegance

Ornate Rococo style gilt framed mirror 94 cm x 65 cm

A modern silver gilt mirror, the moulded fame with rosettes to…

Contemporary Silver Gilt Mirror with Rosette Corner Detailing

A modern silver gilt mirror, the moulded fame with rosettes to the corners, 97 x 66 cm

A giltwood laurel leaf framed mirror, 79 x 108 cm

Giltwood Laurel Leaf Mirror, 79x108cm

A giltwood laurel leaf framed mirror, 79 x 108 cm

A gilded black lacquer overmantel mirror, English, early 1900's,…

Gilded Grapevine Overmantel Mirror, English, Early 1900s

A gilded black lacquer overmantel mirror, English, early 1900's, the rustic branch form frame entwined with trailing fruiting grapevines, 115 x 91 cm

A pair of gilded overmantel mirrors, with restrained carved…

Gilded Scroll Overmantel Mirrors: Elegant Carved Features, 124x125 cm

A pair of gilded overmantel mirrors, with restrained carved scroll features, 124 x 125 cm each

An English Regency gilded triple-plate overmantel, the inverted…

Regency Gilded Triple-Plate Overmantel with Lion-Drawn Chariot Frieze

An English Regency gilded triple-plate overmantel, the inverted bowfront cornice with ball decoration over a classical frieze depicting a lion-drawn chariot with winged heralds and maidens. Height 94 cm, width 148 cm, depth 12 cm

A gilt framed mirror, the frame of quatrefoil shape embellished…

Golden Quatrefoil Mirror with Vegetal Motifs

A gilt framed mirror, the frame of quatrefoil shape embellished with vegetal motifs enclosing a golden plate, 73 x 65 cm

Small oval wall mirror, with giltwood mount, length 41 cm

Giltwood Oval Wall Mirror - 41cm Length

Small oval wall mirror, with giltwood mount, length 41 cm

A sterling silver compact and a card case, comprising an…

Sterling Silver Compact and Card Case Set

A sterling silver compact and a card case, comprising an elegant square powder compact (1951 London, David Sutton & Sons), the engine turned case with hinged top enclosing a mirror, powder compartment, marked to the interior; and a small rectangular card…

A large overmantel mirror in a fine antique gilt frame, the…

Antique Gilt Overmantel Mirror with Carved Frame

A large overmantel mirror in a fine antique gilt frame, the frame second half 19th century, the rectangular plate with shaped top within a moulded frame with carved top rail and crest, the frame in contrasting oil and water gilding, 198 x 124 cm

A large gilded wall mirror, the frame ornately moulded with bay…

Gilded Bay Leaf Mirror from Drake House

A large gilded wall mirror, the frame ornately moulded with bay leaves, 190 x 150 cm. Provenance: Drake house, Australian Catholic University (Acu)

An antique gilt framed mirror, 19th century, glass…

19th Century Gilt Mirror with Deteriorating Glass

An antique gilt framed mirror, 19th century, glass deteriorating attractively, 118 x 87 cm

A Murano peach and clear etched glass girandole mirror, circa…

Murano Peach & Clear Glass Girandole Mirror with Sconces

A Murano peach and clear etched glass girandole mirror, circa 1950, the shaped mirror embellished with finely gilded flower heads, the original beveled plate surrounded by an etched floral frieze, the base issuing two scrolling sconces, mounted on an oak…

Figural gilt framed mirror 62 cm x 68 cm

Gilt Frame Figural Mirror - 62x68cm

Figural gilt framed mirror 62 cm x 68 cm

A moulded oval mirror, the gilded frame enclosing a bevelled…

Gilded Oval Mirror with Bevelled Plate

A moulded oval mirror, the gilded frame enclosing a bevelled plate, 59 cm long

Classical wall mirror, plaster, timber with gilt decoration.…

Italian Gilt Wall Mirror, 1940s

Classical wall mirror, plaster, timber with gilt decoration. Original central mirror. Italy, c 1940s, 75 cm high, 65 cm wide, 8 cm deep.

Impressive Italian mirror, gilded timber with an internal aged…

Gilded Italian Mirror, 1800s

Impressive Italian mirror, gilded timber with an internal aged mirror. Italy, c 1800s, 265 cm high, 175 cm wide, 13 cm deep.

Small Florentine style giltwood mirror, with moulded leaf and…

Florentine Giltwood Leaf Mirror

Small Florentine style giltwood mirror, with moulded leaf and scroll frame

A reproduction gilt framed mirror with bevelled glass, 140 x…

Bevelled Glass Reproduction Mirror with Gilt Frame - 140x108cm

A reproduction gilt framed mirror with bevelled glass, 140 x 108 cm overall

An antique style mirror with gilt and faux timber frame, 20th…

Gilt-framed Antique Mirror, 20th Century

An antique style mirror with gilt and faux timber frame, 20th century, 66 x 57 cm

A Chippendale style ornate gilt frame mirror, 20th century, 150…

Gilt Chippendale Mirror, 20th Century

A Chippendale style ornate gilt frame mirror, 20th century, 150 x 81 cm

Impressive Tuscan gilt and polychrome painted neo-classical…

Tuscan Neo-Classical Mirror, Italian 1760

Impressive Tuscan gilt and polychrome painted neo-classical mirror, Italian circa 1760 a very imprAUDessive Tuscan gilt and polychrome painted neo-classical mirror, Italian circa 1760 dimensions: 168 cm high 130 cm wide

Ornate gilt framed mirror 93 cm x 68 cm

Gilt Mirror - 93cm x 68cm

Ornate gilt framed mirror 93 cm x 68 cm

A small 19th century gilt framed mirror, with twin barred, ivy…

Ivy Wrapped Gilt Mirror

A small 19th century gilt framed mirror, with twin barred, ivy wrapped frame. 45.5 cm x 37.5 cm

A giltwood mantel mirror, late 19th century, with ribbon and…

Giltwood Mantel Mirror with Vegetal Relief

A giltwood mantel mirror, late 19th century, with ribbon and vegetal forms in low relief, the sides with demi-figures above acanthus leaves and pendants, 95 cm high, 88 cm wide

A pair of silver gilded mirror panel side cabinets, 20th…

Silver Gilded Mirror Panel Side Cabinets (10 words)

A pair of silver gilded mirror panel side cabinets, 20th century, 75 cm high, 75 cm wide, 43 cm deep

Late 19th century faded walnut table marquetry & gilt metal…

Faded Walnut Marquetry Bonheur du Jour Table

Late 19th century faded walnut table marquetry & gilt metal Bonheur du jour top central mirror flanked by two cupboards on central freize drawer, all with inlaid and ormulu mounts, 80 cm length

An Edwardian Aesthetic Movement overmantel mirror, ebonised…

Ebonised Floral Overmantel Mirror

An Edwardian Aesthetic Movement overmantel mirror, ebonised paint finish with painted gilt floral decoration to the scrolling top. 51 x 96 cm.

Giltwood mirror, 20th century, of rectangular form wih molded…

Giltwood Leaf Mirror - Estate of Diana Kemp

Giltwood mirror, 20th century, of rectangular form wih molded decoration of leaves (A/F), 109 x 89 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Diana Kemp, NSW

Giltwood mirror, early 20th century, of rectangular form with…

Giltwood Mirror with Ornate Design

Giltwood mirror, early 20th century, of rectangular form with scrolls, shells and acanthus leaves (A/F), 135 x 108 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Diana Kemp, NSW

Parcel gilt and verre eglomise mirror, early 20th century, the…

Parcel Gilt & Verre Eglomise Mirror with Laurel Garland Decoration

Parcel gilt and verre eglomise mirror, early 20th century, the rectangular mirror plate decorated with urns and garlands of laurel, signed 'L. Thomas', within a parcel-gilt and green painted frame, 164 x 130 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, NSW

Italian green painted and giltwood trumeau mirror, 19th century,…

Green and Giltwood Trumeau Mirror, 19th Century

Italian green painted and giltwood trumeau mirror, 19th century, the rectangular mirror plate within a green painted and parcel-gilt frame, 190 x 148 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, NSW

A wooden gilt framed mirror, 41 x 52 cm

Gilded Wooden Mirror - 41x52cm

A wooden gilt framed mirror, 41 x 52 cm

A large gilt framed mirror, beveled glass, ornate gilt frame.…

Ornate Gilt Framed Beveled Glass Mirror

A large gilt framed mirror, beveled glass, ornate gilt frame. 66 x 79 cm.

A carved giltwood wall mirror, 40 x 40 cm

Giltwood Carved Wall Mirror - 40 x 40 cm

A carved giltwood wall mirror, 40 x 40 cm

A circular giltwood mirror A/F, 57 cm diameter

Giltwood Mirror, 57 cm Diameter A/F

A circular giltwood mirror A/F, 57 cm diameter

Large gilt framed mirror 147 cm x 116 cm

Grand Gilt Mirror: 147 x 116 cm

Large gilt framed mirror 147 cm x 116 cm

19th century gilt framed mirror, rectangular wall mirror with…

Gilt-framed Bevelled Mirror with Ornate Design

19th century gilt framed mirror, rectangular wall mirror with bevelled glass and ornate giltwood frame, 65 x 75 cm

A carved giltwood over mantel mirror, 168 x 110 cm

Giltwood Over Mantel Mirror

A carved giltwood over mantel mirror, 168 x 110 cm

A vintage Italian two-toned decorative mirror with gilded…

Italian Gilded Floral Mirror - 20th Century

A vintage Italian two-toned decorative mirror with gilded floral highlights, 20th century, 81 cm x 100 cm

Wall mirror, early 20th century European with, thick gilded…

Gilded European Wall Mirror, Early 20th Century

Wall mirror, early 20th century European with, thick gilded frame, height 103 cm, width 138 cm

Empire style gilt mirror, late 19th century, large with rosette…

Gilt Empire Mirror with Rosette and Column Design

Empire style gilt mirror, late 19th century, large with rosette and domed top, with half turned column sides, height 184 cm, length 160 cm, depth 7 cm

Gilt framed overmantel mirror, water gilded gesso frame with…

Gilt-framed Overmantel Mirror with Arched Corners

Gilt framed overmantel mirror, water gilded gesso frame with arched corners, height 138 cm, width 83 cm

A very fine William IV mirror, in gilt wood with knopped and…

William IV gilt wood mirror with foliate motifs

A very fine William IV mirror, in gilt wood with knopped and faceted detailing. Foliate motifs to edges. 111 cm x 61 cm

Ornate gilt framed mirror, with bevelled glass, 141 x 81 cm

Gilt-framed bevelled mirror, 141 x 81 cm

Ornate gilt framed mirror, with bevelled glass, 141 x 81 cm

Gilt framed mirror, with bevelled glass, 91 x 75 cm

Bevelled Glass Gilt Mirror - 91 x 75 cm

Gilt framed mirror, with bevelled glass, 91 x 75 cm

Decorative gilded carved wood oval mirror, gilded carved wood…

Gilded Oval Carved Wood Mirror - 90x70cm

Decorative gilded carved wood oval mirror, gilded carved wood frame to oval mirror, 90 x 70 cm total framed dimensions.

A rococo style gilt framed mirror, circa 1950, length 76 cm,…

Rococo Gilt Mirror, 1950s

A rococo style gilt framed mirror, circa 1950, length 76 cm, width 48 cm

A rococo style gilt framed mirror, circa 1950, length 85 cm,…

Gilt Rococo Mirror, 1950s - 85 x 56 cm

A rococo style gilt framed mirror, circa 1950, length 85 cm, width 56 cm

Ornate gilt framed mirror 98 cm x 74 cm

Gilt-framed Mirror - 98cm x 74cm

Ornate gilt framed mirror 98 cm x 74 cm

Regency over mantel mirror with gilt wood frame and later…

Regency Gilt Wood Over Mantel Mirror

Regency over mantel mirror with gilt wood frame and later bevelled edge plate, early 19th century Ex. Hamish Clark, 96 cm by 118 cm,

Large ornate gilt framed mirror 154 cm x 125 cm

Ornate Gilt Framed Mirror - 154 x 125 cm

Large ornate gilt framed mirror 154 cm x 125 cm

A 19th century over mantel mirror, the gilt frame with floral,…

Gilt Floral Over Mantel Mirror

A 19th century over mantel mirror, the gilt frame with floral, leaf and scrolling decoration, the silvered backing on the mirror is breaking down from age, the frame has been re-gilded. 67.5 x 94.5 cm.

Pair of antique gilt surround mirrors, ribbon tied crest, each…

Antique Gilt Mirrors with Ribbon Crest (2)

Pair of antique gilt surround mirrors, ribbon tied crest, each 116 cm high, 86 cm (2)

Italian gilt wooden wall mirror, the mirror of elliptical form…

Gilt Italian Wall Mirror with Acanthus Motifs

Italian gilt wooden wall mirror, the mirror of elliptical form with a beaded edge and ornate finial, set above demi lune shelf with acanthus motifs and lower spire, total height 59 cm x width 23 cm

Pair of Regency Adam style giltwood mirrors, early 20th century,…

Regency Adam Giltwood Mirrors (Pair)

Pair of Regency Adam style giltwood mirrors, early 20th century, each with a rectangular moulded frame surmounted by an urn flanked by scrolling leaves and garlands (2), 120 x 60 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney

A large antique mirror, ornate gilt frame (later re-gilded).…

Ornate Antique Mirror from Max Cryer's Estate

A large antique mirror, ornate gilt frame (later re-gilded). 122.5 x 92 cm. Provenance: From the estate of Max Cryer.

An Edwardian Aesthetic movement overmantel mirror, ebonised…

Ebonised Overmantel Mirror with Gilt Floral Decoration

An Edwardian Aesthetic movement overmantel mirror, ebonised paint finish with painted gilt floral decoration to the scrolling top. 51 x 96 cm.

A Charles X gilt composition overmantel mirror, the rectangular…

Charles X gilt overmantel mirror with scroll ornament

A Charles X gilt composition overmantel mirror, the rectangular plate in a moulded frame with applied scroll and cartouche ornament, 95 x 76 cm

A spectacular antique Italian hand carved giltwood mirror, 220…

Italian Giltwood Carved Mirror - Antique Masterpiece

A spectacular antique Italian hand carved giltwood mirror, 220 x 147.5 cm

A fine Regency period giltwood mirror, the circular frame with…

Regency Giltwood Eagle Mirror

A fine Regency period giltwood mirror, the circular frame with beading and ebonised slip, surmounted with an eagle on a square tablet between carved foliage and downward finial, 94 x 53 x 16 cm

A 1960's modernist gilt wall mirror, comprising of three…

1960s Modernist Gilt Oval Wall Mirror

A 1960's modernist gilt wall mirror, comprising of three intersecting ovals, 122.5 x 121 cm

Regency gilt wood over mantel mirror inverted breakfront top…

Regency Gilt Wood Over Mantel Triple Plate Mirror

Regency gilt wood over mantel mirror inverted breakfront top triple plate below 152 cm long x 62 cm height

Gilt framed oblong wall mirror scroll moulded border 80 x 98 cm

Oblong Scroll Mirror with Gilt Frame - 80x98cm

Gilt framed oblong wall mirror scroll moulded border 80 x 98 cm

A circular giltwood concave mirror, the circular plate within…

Giltwood Ribbon Mirror, 50 cm Diameter

A circular giltwood concave mirror, the circular plate within an ebonised slip, encompassed by a moulded frame plied with ribbon decoration to the edges. diameter 50 cm. Provenance: Private collection, Sydney.

Large Italian gilt wood mirror, of rectangular form, with…

Italian Gilt Wood Floral Mirror

Large Italian gilt wood mirror, of rectangular form, with stepped border surrounded by a raised border of scrolling floral motifs, 110 x 137 cm, wired to hang vertically and horizontally

Large Italian gilt wood mirror, of rectangular form, surrounded…

Italian Gilt Wood Mirror with Floral Border

Large Italian gilt wood mirror, of rectangular form, surrounded by a gadrooned and floral border, 98 x 130 cm, wired to hang vertically and horizontally

A narrow giltwood mirror, the arched rectangular mirror with a…

Giltwood Arched Mirror with Bead Detail

A narrow giltwood mirror, the arched rectangular mirror with a gilt on red bole moulded frame with bead detail, length 96 cm, width 32 cm

Ornate gilt framed bevelled mirror 69 cm x 59 cm.

Ornate Gilt Bevelled Mirror - 69x59cm

Ornate gilt framed bevelled mirror 69 cm x 59 cm.

An antique Chippendale style gilt framed mirror with griffin…

Chippendale Gilt Mirror with Griffin Finial, 19th/20th Century

An antique Chippendale style gilt framed mirror with griffin finial, 19th/20 century, 140 x 80 cm

An Italian ornate gilt framed mirror, carved giltwood, 20th…

Italian Giltwood Mirror, 20th Century

An Italian ornate gilt framed mirror, carved giltwood, 20th century, 56 x 45 cm overall

Imposing giltwood framed wall mirror, with highly decorative…

Giltwood Wall Mirror with Decorative Frame and Bevelled Glass

Imposing giltwood framed wall mirror, with highly decorative frame and bevelled glass, 137 x 110 cm

A large gilt wood mirror within a 'Swept' design frame. 20th…

Gilt Wood Swept Mirror, 20th Century

A large gilt wood mirror within a 'Swept' design frame. 20th century, height 120 cm, width 150 cm

A fine Chinese rosewood mirror with earlier, c.1900 carved and…

Chinese Rosewood Mirror with Carved Giltwood Panels

A fine Chinese rosewood mirror with earlier, c.1900 carved and giltwood panels depicting figures. 124 x 54 cm