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 giltwood and verre eglomise wall mirror, 19th century, the…

19th Century Verre Eglomise Wall Mirror with Giltwood Frame

A giltwood and verre eglomise wall mirror, 19th century, the rectangular plate surmounted with a verre eglomise landscape and flanked by a pair of columns, 69 cm high, 40 cm wide,

A Renaissance revival giltwood mantle mirror, rectangular with…

Renaissance Giltwood Mantle Mirror with Festoon and Shield Crest

A Renaissance revival giltwood mantle mirror, rectangular with an ornate festoon and shield form crest, moulded and bead details to the frame with applied rosettes, length 154 cm, width 112 cm

Rococo style carved giltwood mirror, the arched frame carved…

Rococo Giltwood Mirror, Scrolling Foliage Carvings

Rococo style carved giltwood mirror, the arched frame carved and moulded with scrolling foliage and leaves, top (A/F). Height 170 cm. Width 82 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Nancy Melick, NSW

A superb late 19th century gilded mirror, the oval plate within…

Gilded Oval Mirror with Foliate Surmount

A superb late 19th century gilded mirror, the oval plate within an egg and dart border surmounted by foliate

A giltwood framed bevel-edged wall mirror with a Projecting…

Giltwood Oval Wall Mirror, 20th Century

A giltwood framed bevel-edged wall mirror with a Projecting oval border 20th century, 78.5 x 69.5 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

An antique English gilt framed mirror, circa 1880, 49 x 62 cm…

1880 English Gilt Framed Mirror - 49 x 62 cm

An antique English gilt framed mirror, circa 1880, 49 x 62 cm (internal 29 x 42 cm).

A large and highly decorative gilt mirror, circular, with…

Ornate Gilt Circular Mirror with Pierced Fretwork

A large and highly decorative gilt mirror, circular, with pierced fretwork of scrolling decoration, diameter 1000m

A vintage Venetian mirror, the scalloped frame with clear and…

Venetian Floral Mirror with Pink Arches

A vintage Venetian mirror, the scalloped frame with clear and gilt florals, the inner frame consisting of small pink mirrored arches with decorative etching. With original paper label. 95 x 64 cm

A Continental rococo style giltwood wall mirror, c.1900 with…

Continental Rococo Giltwood Wall Mirror (c.1900)

A Continental rococo style giltwood wall mirror, c.1900 with later mirror. Height 130 cm. Width 72 cm

A very large ornate gilt framed mirror, 181 x 130 cm approx

Grand Gilt Mirror: 181 x 130 cm

A very large ornate gilt framed mirror, 181 x 130 cm approx

Gilt framed mirror rectangular

Rectangular Gilt Mirror

Gilt framed mirror rectangular

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

An Italian made gilt star burst mirror, diameter 45 cm

Italian Gilt Star Burst Mirror - 45 cm Diameter

An Italian made gilt star burst mirror, diameter 45 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

A gilt wood mirror, embossed with the Australian coat of arms,…

Gilt Wood Mirror with Australian Coat of Arms

A gilt wood mirror, embossed with the Australian coat of arms, late 19th/20th century, 79 cm high, 65 cm wide

Ornate gilt framed bevelled glass mirror. Height 190 cm, width…

Gilt-framed Bevelled Glass Mirror - 190 x 140 cm

Ornate gilt framed bevelled glass mirror. Height 190 cm, width 140 cm.

A Continental Gilt-Wood wall mirror, the rectangular mirror…

Gilt-Wood Wall Mirror with Scrolling Applique

A Continental Gilt-Wood wall mirror, the rectangular mirror inset into a gilt frame with scrolling applique, on bun feet. 118 cm x 128 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 Napoleon III timber gilt mantle mirror, mid 19th century, a…

Napoleon III Gilt Mantle Mirror with Ornate Details

A Napoleon III timber gilt mantle mirror, mid 19th century, a rectangular mirror with patterned moulding, concave upper corners decorated with dolphins issuing fruits, and an ornate moulded and pierced urn to the crest flanked by griffins, length 168 cm,…

Egyptian revival giltwood mirror, late 19th century, of…

Egyptian Revival Giltwood Mirror with Figural Columns

Egyptian revival giltwood mirror, late 19th century, of rectangular shape, with sunrise motif above a pair of figural columns, 95 x 53 cm. Provenance: The Estate of J. Belfer, Sydney

A large ornate gilt bevelled edge mirror, 130 x 160 cm

Gilt Bevelled Mirror - 130x160cm

A large ornate gilt bevelled edge mirror, 130 x 160 cm

A 19th century giltwood wall mirror of classical style, oblong…

Giltwood Classical Wall Mirror with Floral Garland Decoration

A 19th century giltwood wall mirror of classical style, oblong shape, decorated with a floral garland, lidded urn and ram's heads. Height overall 108 cm, width 54 cm

An antique gilt framed mirror, early 20th century, 116 x 134 cm

An antique gilt framed mirror, early 20th century, 116 x 134 cm

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

An impressive Italian carved timber gilt framed mirror, 19th…

19th Century Italian Carved Gilt Mirror

An impressive Italian carved timber gilt framed mirror, 19th century, 181 x 82 cm

Regency gilt wood frame with The British Antique Dealers…

Regency Gilt Wood Frame with BADA Seal and Mirror

Regency gilt wood frame with The British Antique Dealers Association seal attached, fitted with a later mirror, 100 cm wide, 65 cm high

A 19th century ornate gilt framed mirror, the plaster and wood…

Ornate Gilt Framed Mirror with Shell and Floral Decor

A 19th century ornate gilt framed mirror, the plaster and wood frame decorated with shells, florals and leaves, bevelled mirror, some losses to frame. 79 cm x 105 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

A contemporary Archtopped gilt framed mirror with clear cast…

Gilt-framed Archtop Mirror with Clear Column Details

A contemporary Archtopped gilt framed mirror with clear cast column details. Height 122 cm. Width 94 cm

An antique neoclassical giltwood trumeau, 19th century, of…

Neoclassical Giltwood Trumeau with Greek Fret Motifs

An antique neoclassical giltwood trumeau, 19th century, of breakfront form with ribbon, bead and Greek fret motifs in relief to the pediment, the glass flanked by reeded pilasters with hybrid Ionic and Corinthian capitals, length 125 cm, width 74 cm

A large Italian gilt framed mirror, early 20th century, with…

Italian Rococo Gilt Mirror, Early 20th Century

A large Italian gilt framed mirror, early 20th century, with rococo scroll frame and later mirror, 123 x 149 cm

Gilt framed mirror, height 75 cm, width 64 cm

Gilt Mirror: Elegant and Timeless Décor Accent

Gilt framed mirror, height 75 cm, width 64 cm

Mantle mirror English Regency circa 1810, with gilded scroll,…

Regency Mantle Mirror with Gilded Design

Mantle mirror English Regency circa 1810, with gilded scroll, vine and Sickle leaf design, on bun feet and ebonised base, 90 x 140 cm

Gilt frame mirror with bevelled edge

Bevelled Edge Gilt Mirror

Gilt frame mirror with bevelled edge

A 19th century gilded overmantel mirror, 106 cm high, 62 cm…

Gilded 19th Century Overmantel Mirror

A 19th century gilded overmantel mirror, 106 cm high, 62 cm wide.

19th century rococo carved gilt mirror, vacant cartouche held…

Cherub-Held Rococo Gilt Mirror with Vacant Cartouche

19th century rococo carved gilt mirror, vacant cartouche held by two cherubs

A Venetian mirror, 19th century; with gilt spiral twist frame,…

Gilt Venetian Mirror with Spiral Twist Frame

A Venetian mirror, 19th century; with gilt spiral twist frame, 81 x 50 cm

An Italian gilt framed looking glass, last quarter 19th century,…

Italian Gilt Frame Mirror, Late 19th Century

An Italian gilt framed looking glass, last quarter 19th century, the moulded surround with rounded upper corners and beaded edge, 68 x 53 cm

Large ornate gilt framed mirror, 120 cm x 151 cm approx

Ornate Gilt Framed Mirror - 120 x 151 cm

Large ornate gilt framed mirror, 120 cm x 151 cm approx

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

A Tasmanian birdseye huon pine framed mirror with gilt slip,…

Tasmanian Huon Pine Mirror with Gilt Trim, 19th Century

A Tasmanian birdseye huon pine framed mirror with gilt slip, mid 19th century, 51 x 46 cm

A pair of rococo gilt frame oval mirrors, the glass mirrored…

Rococo Gilt Oval Mirrors with Silver Foil Glass Plates

A pair of rococo gilt frame oval mirrors, the glass mirrored plates in silver gilt foil, 95 cm high

A late19th century giltwood wall mirror, the arched top with…

Giltwood Arched Wall Mirror with Acanthus Pediment

A late19th century giltwood wall mirror, the arched top with acanthus leaf ribbon and scroll pediment, plain glass. Some faults. 94 x 176 cm

Large gilt mirror

Glamorous Gilt Mirror

Large gilt mirror

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.

Chippendale style mahogany and parcel-gilt mirror, 19th century,…

Mahogany and Gilt Mirror with Phoenix Surmount

Chippendale style mahogany and parcel-gilt mirror, 19th century, the scrolled frame with a rectangular mirror plate, surmounted by a giltwood phoenix (A/F) 93.5 x 53 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney

A mirror in an antique Isaac Whitehead gilt frame, 1889-1893,…

Antique Isaac Whitehead Gilt Mirror

A mirror in an antique Isaac Whitehead gilt frame, 1889-1893, label for Isaac Whitehead, 178 Collins Street Melbourne, made by Isaac Whitehead Jnr and in the classical revival manner with, ribbon twists and laurel borders, applied acanthus leaves to the…

A late 19th century ebonized over-mantle mirror with incised…

Ebonized over-mantle mirror with gilt decoration

A late 19th century ebonized over-mantle mirror with incised gilt decoration, 246 cm high, 146 cm wide

A contemporary gilded Rococo shaped bevelled mirror. 146 x 85…

Gilded Rococo Mirror - 146 x 85 cm

A contemporary gilded Rococo shaped bevelled mirror. 146 x 85 cm.

A large gilt mirror with ornate framework

Ornate Gilt Mirror

A large gilt mirror with ornate framework

Ornately carved and gilded half round table with white marble…

Gilded Marble Half Round Table and Mirror Set

Ornately carved and gilded half round table with white marble top and gilded mirror

A carved giltwood mirror, English, 19th century, finely carved…

19th Century English Acanthus Carved Giltwood Mirror

A carved giltwood mirror, English, 19th century, finely carved with a frieze of overlapping acanthus, 80 x 68 cm

A 19th century giltwood and gesso overmantel mirror with…

Giltwood overmantel mirror with palmette crest

A 19th century giltwood and gesso overmantel mirror with cartouche and palmette crest and detached side columns. Height 163 cm. Width 144 cm

A pair of Australian oval wall mirrors, gilt frames with fern…

Gilt-Framed Fern Mirrors from 1880s Australia

A pair of Australian oval wall mirrors, gilt frames with fern decoration, circa 1880, 31 x 23.5 cm

Advance Australia gilt framed mirror, late 19th century, 79 x…

Gilt Framed Mirror, Late 19th Century

Advance Australia gilt framed mirror, late 19th century, 79 x 63 cm

A European gilt metal framed mirror, the bevelled glass set…

Acanthus Mirror with Bacchus Mask

A European gilt metal framed mirror, the bevelled glass set within a frame of open acanthus scrolls, surmounted by a pediment cast as a mask of Bacchus. 90 cm x 130 cm

19th century oval gilt wood girandole, with scroll moulded and…

Oval Gilt Wood Girandole with Three Candle Holders

19th century oval gilt wood girandole, with scroll moulded and cabuchon cresting and three division candle holders

Gilt faux bamboo mirror condition a/f.

Faux Bamboo Mirror - Condition A/F

Gilt faux bamboo mirror condition a/f.

An ornate Rococo style oval gilt wood mirror, 19th century 82 x…

Gilt Rococo Oval Mirror, 19th Century

An ornate Rococo style oval gilt wood mirror, 19th century 82 x 72 cm

A vintage Venetian glass mirror, the opalescent scalloped frame…

Opalescent Venetian Glass Mirror with Gilded Flowers

A vintage Venetian glass mirror, the opalescent scalloped frame with gilded glass flowers, the inner frame of plain etched glass, some losses. With original paper label. 88 x 60 cm

A large 19th century gilt overmantel mirror, the ornate gilt…

Ornate 19th Century Gilt Mirror with Angels and Flowers

A large 19th century gilt overmantel mirror, the ornate gilt frame decorated with flowers, ribbons and angels, replacement mirror. 123 x 140 cm

Large gilt framed wall mirror, upright oblong shape with leaf…

Gilded Berry Mirror

Large gilt framed wall mirror, upright oblong shape with leaf and berry moulding

A fine Italian ornate gilt framed mirror, 19th century, 134 x…

19th Century Italian Gilt Framed Ornate Mirror

A fine Italian ornate gilt framed mirror, 19th century, 134 x 73 cm

Regency gilt framed mirror glass a/f, 54.5 cm wide, 68 cm high

Regency Gilt Framed Mirror Glass - 54.5 x 68 cm

Regency gilt framed mirror glass a/f, 54.5 cm wide, 68 cm high

19th century Italian gilt wall mirror, gilt on gesso on timber…

19th century Italian gilt wall mirror, gilt on gesso on timber frame, with urn and swag finial, above a rectangular mirror with chamfered upper corners, surrounded by rope twist border with acanthus accents, 148 cm x 64 cm

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

A carved gilt wall mirror, decorated with applied the…

Gilt Mirror with Australian Coat of Arms

A carved gilt wall mirror, decorated with applied the Australian coat of arms with kangaroo and emu motifs, 68 x 53 cm

A carved silver gilt rectangular mirror 113 cm, 98 cm

Silver Gilt Carved Rectangular Mirror

A carved silver gilt rectangular mirror 113 cm, 98 cm

A small carved and gilded rectangular wall mirror 60 cm high,…

Gilded Rectangular Wall Mirror - 60x53cm

A small carved and gilded rectangular wall mirror 60 cm high, 53 cm wide

A 20th century large oval gilt plaster carved framed mirror,…

Large Oval Gilt Plaster Carved Mirror with Bevel Edged Glass

A 20th century large oval gilt plaster carved framed mirror, oval form, bevel edged glass. 123 cm x 100 cm.

An early 20th century gilt wall mirror, the rectangular…

Gilt Rectangular Wall Mirror, Early 20th Century

An early 20th century gilt wall mirror, the rectangular bevelled plate within a moulded gilt border, approx. 140 cm wide, 97 cm high.

A decorative contemporary giltwood bevelled edge overmantel…

Cherub Adorned Giltwood Overmantel Mirror

A decorative contemporary giltwood bevelled edge overmantel mirror adorned with cherubs and foliate decoration. 128 cm high, 296 cm wide.

Decorative gilt mirror, 121 cm high, 79 cm wide

Gilt Mirror - 121cm x 79cm

Decorative gilt mirror, 121 cm high, 79 cm wide

Antique destressed painted framed mirror, stepped design with…

Distressed Gilt Trimmed Stepped Mirror - 90x80cm

Antique destressed painted framed mirror, stepped design with gilt trim, approx. 90 cm x 80 cm including frame

An Adams style early 20th century gilt wall mirror, the oval…

Adams Gilt Wall Mirror with Ribbon and Swag Decoration

An Adams style early 20th century gilt wall mirror, the oval plate within a gilt frame, surmounted by ribbon and swag decoration. 82 cm high. 100 cm wide

19th century giltwood wall mirror the upper half painted with…

Giltwood Italian Landscape Wall Mirror

19th century giltwood wall mirror the upper half painted with an extensive Italinate landscape, triple plate below in an ornate scroll moulded egg and dart frame

Modern silver & gilt surround mirror, approx 152 cm high, 101…

Silver & Gilt Mirror - 152 x 101 cm

Modern silver & gilt surround mirror, approx 152 cm high, 101 cm wide

Ornate overmantel mirror in giltwood

Giltwood Overmantel Mirror with Ornate Design

Ornate overmantel mirror in giltwood

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.

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

Good carved gilt over mantle mirror with gilded carved pediment…

Gilded Carved Mantle Mirror with Pediment

Good carved gilt over mantle mirror with gilded carved pediment and frame, height 108 cm, width 70 cm

Regency gilt wall mirror side columns decorated with sphinx,…

Regency Gilt Wall Mirror with Sphinx and Eagle Decoration

Regency gilt wall mirror side columns decorated with sphinx, overhanging top of with gilt metal eagle and serpent, approx 72 cm high, 37 cm wide.

Rococo style gilt framed mirror 130 cm high, 83 cm wide

Gilt Rococo Mirror: 130cm x 83cm

Rococo style gilt framed mirror 130 cm high, 83 cm wide

A carved laurel leaf decorated giltwood mirror, 19th century…

Giltwood Laurel Leaf Mirror, 19th Century

A carved laurel leaf decorated giltwood mirror, 19th century 110 x 98 cm

Regency overmantel mirror with gilt frame

Gilt Regency Overmantel Mirror

Regency overmantel mirror with gilt frame

A Florentine style gilt wall mirror in the rococo style with…

Florentine Rococo Gilt Wall Mirror with Portrait Masks

A Florentine style gilt wall mirror in the rococo style with portrait masks, shells and scrolls and circular centre mirror height 135 cm, width 110 cm

19th century gilt framed mirror

Gilded 19th Century Mirror

19th century gilt framed mirror

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

Gilt framed over mantle mirror, the frieze decorated in low…

Hunting Scene Over Mantle Mirror

Gilt framed over mantle mirror, the frieze decorated in low relief with a hunting scene. Length 1,20 cm. Provenance: from Mollies Boutique hotel, Auckland

An Italian walnut and gilt gesso mounted mirror, first half…

Italian Rococo-style Walnut and Gilt Mirror

An Italian walnut and gilt gesso mounted mirror, first half 20th century, the square form walnut frame with applied gilt, gesso rococo style mount, 130 x 96 cm

Ornately carved and gilded over mantle mirror

Gilded Mantle Mirror with Ornate Carvings

Ornately carved and gilded over mantle mirror

Large ornate gilt mirror, of rectangular form, decorated with…

Acanthus Gilt Mirror with Bevelled Edging

Large ornate gilt mirror, of rectangular form, decorated with acanthus and c-scroll motifs in plaster on a solid wooden frame, the mirror with bevelled edging, a/f, 120 138 cm

Large ornate gilt oval mirror with lovers knot twist

Gilt Lovers Knot Oval Mirror

Large ornate gilt oval mirror with lovers knot twist

19th century gilt framed over-mantle mirror. Frame decorated…

Gilt Floral Over-Mantle Mirror

19th century gilt framed over-mantle mirror. Frame decorated with floral motif

Antique gilt over-mantle mirror with half column uprights. 118…

Antique Gilt Over-Mantle Mirror with Half Columns

Antique gilt over-mantle mirror with half column uprights. 118 cm x 68 cm