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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19th century gilt framed overmantel mirror. Carved floral…

Gilt Floral Overmantel Mirror

19th century gilt framed overmantel mirror. Carved floral basket pediment; carved sides and corners. Height 76 cm. Width 56 cm

Wall mirror huon pine frame, with gilt slip, 59 x 84 cm

Huon Pine Wall Mirror with Gilt Slip (9 words)

Wall mirror huon pine frame, with gilt slip, 59 x 84 cm

Regency ebonised and gilded three Way mirror, with original…

Regency Ebonised Three-Way Mirror with Silvered Plates

Regency ebonised and gilded three Way mirror, with original silvered plates

A giltwood mantle mirror, the contemporary rectangular mirror…

Giltwood Arching Mantle Mirror

A giltwood mantle mirror, the contemporary rectangular mirror of arching profile with a small carved crest, length 141 cm, width 118 cm

Gilt rococo scroll wall mirror, approx 113 cm high, 82 cm wide

Gilt Rococo Scroll Wall Mirror - 113cm x 82cm

Gilt rococo scroll wall mirror, approx 113 cm high, 82 cm wide

A large 20th century Italian carved gilt wood framed bevelled…

Italian gilt wood framed bevelled glass mirror

A large 20th century Italian carved gilt wood framed bevelled glass mirror

An impressive gilt wood framed bevelled glass mirror, third…

Gilt Wood Framed Bevelled Glass Mirror

An impressive gilt wood framed bevelled glass mirror, third quarter 20th century 153 cm x 122 cm

An oval bevel edged mirror with a pierced gilt wood frame, 172…

Pierced Gilt Oval Mirror - 172 cm High

An oval bevel edged mirror with a pierced gilt wood frame, 172 cm high

A rare Channel Islands antique Chippendale style mahogany…

A rare Channel Islands antique Chippendale style mahogany framed mirror with gilt decoration, 18th/19th century, 84 x 59 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

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

An antique rococo style gilded wall mirror with decorative…

Rococo Gilded Wall Mirror with Foliate and Bird Decoration

An antique rococo style gilded wall mirror with decorative foliate and bird decoration, repairs. Height 120 cm. Width 75 cm

Large Empire style gilt framed mirror 168 cm wide, 200 cm high

Empire Gilt Framed Mirror - 168cm x 200cm

Large Empire style gilt framed mirror 168 cm wide, 200 cm high

Italian giltwood mirror, 20th century, the rectangular frame…

Giltwood Italian Mirror with Scrolled Pediment, 20th Century

Italian giltwood mirror, 20th century, the rectangular frame surmounted by a scrolled pediment, height 115 cm width 69 cm

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

Gilt Oval Wall Mirror with Raised Flower Decoration

An oval gilt early 20th century wall mirror, the oval plate with a gilt frame with raised flower head decoration. 114 cm high, 100 cm wide

A large decorative gilded mirror the ogee frame with plaster…

Gilded Rococo Mirror with Pediment

A large decorative gilded mirror the ogee frame with plaster and paint decorative finish with a rococo style pediment. Height 162 cm. Width 105 cm

A giltwood rococo style mirror 110 x 74 cm

Giltwood Rococo Mirror - 110 x 74 cm

A giltwood rococo style mirror 110 x 74 cm

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

Regency round gilt wood mirror with later antique mirror glass,…

Regency Gilt Wood Round Mirror, 49.5cm Diameter

Regency round gilt wood mirror with later antique mirror glass, 49.5 cm diameter

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

Large Edwardian gilt surround mirror, approx. 180 cm x 110 cm

Grand Gilt Edwardian Mirror - 180cm x 110cm

Large Edwardian gilt surround mirror, approx. 180 cm x 110 cm

Ornate gilt framed mirror 138 cm x 89 cm

Gilt Mirror: Ornate 138cm x 89cm

Ornate gilt framed mirror 138 cm x 89 cm

A Chippendale style gilt wood oval mantel mirror, 19th century,…

19th Century Gilt Oval Mantel Mirror

A Chippendale style gilt wood oval mantel mirror, 19th century, 106 x 130 cm

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 gilded wall mirror with carved ribbon top

Gilded Ribbon Wall Mirror

A gilded wall mirror with carved ribbon top

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 Chippendale style mahogany fretwork and gilded wall mirror,…

Mahogany Fretwork Wall Mirror with Gilded Eagle

A Chippendale style mahogany fretwork and gilded wall mirror, scrolling fretwork to the top and base, the pierced arched pediment including a gilded eagle. 79.5 cm x 42.5 cm

A red and gilt decorated carved wood rectangular wall mirror,…

Red and Gilt Carved Wood Wall Mirror, Early 20th Century

A red and gilt decorated carved wood rectangular wall mirror, early 20th century, 65 x 42 cm

A pair of antique ornate plaster frame girandole mirrors, with…

Antique Gilt Frame Girandole Mirrors with Candle Sconces

A pair of antique ornate plaster frame girandole mirrors, with gilt finish and decorated with florals, swags and bows, a double candle sconce to each mirror, some damage, 34 cm x 52 cm

Antique gilt framed arched top mirror, decorated with C scrolls…

1936 Gilt Framed Arched Top Mirror with Floral Decorations

Antique gilt framed arched top mirror, decorated with C scrolls and flowers, stamped 1936, approx 105 cm high, 75 cm wide

A shaped rectangular bevel edged wall mirror with a gilt wood…

Gilt-framed beveled mirror, 162 x 138 cm

A shaped rectangular bevel edged wall mirror with a gilt wood frame, 162 x 138 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

Vintage ornate gilt framed over mantle mirror width 140 cm X…

Ornate Gilt Over Mantle Mirror - 140x90cm

Vintage ornate gilt framed over mantle mirror width 140 cm X height 90 cm.

Large ornate gilt framed wall mirror 180 cm x 115 cm.

Ornate Gilt Wall Mirror - 180 x 115 cm

Large ornate gilt framed wall mirror 180 cm x 115 cm.

A rectangular carved giltwood wall mirror, 69 x 57 cm

Giltwood Wall Mirror - 69 x 57 cm

A rectangular carved giltwood wall mirror, 69 x 57 cm

Gilt framed Porthole style mirror with Bald eagle finial,…

Bald Eagle Porthole Mirror - 42cm Diameter

Gilt framed Porthole style mirror with Bald eagle finial, diameter 42 cm

Vintage Empire style mahogany over mantle mirror, with columns…

Empire-style Mahogany Over Mantle Mirror with Gilt Trim

Vintage Empire style mahogany over mantle mirror, with columns & gilt trim, 197 cm high, 131 cm wide approx.

Circular gilt mirror signed by artist, etched DMA23 to front,…

Gilt Etched Circular Mirror by DMA23 - 92cm

Circular gilt mirror signed by artist, etched DMA23 to front, 92 x 92 cm

A 19th century plaster gilt framed girondelle mirror, the oval…

Gilt Girondelle Mirror with Neoclassical Elements

A 19th century plaster gilt framed girondelle mirror, the oval glass with an egg and fruiting vine moulding framed by a cavetto and bead edging, surmounted by a trophy shield flanked by laurel and acanthus leaf scrolls, the triple candle holders…

A large carved wood & gilt rectangular mantle mirror, 191 x 150…

Carved Gilt Mantle Mirror - 191 x 150 cm

A large carved wood & gilt rectangular mantle mirror, 191 x 150 cm

A large gilt timber oval mirror, 137 x 113 cm

Gilt Oval Mirror - 137 x 113 cm

A large gilt timber oval mirror, 137 x 113 cm

An antique gilt gesso mirror, 78 x 48 cm

Antique Gilt Gesso Mirror - 78x48cm

An antique gilt gesso mirror, 78 x 48 cm

Regency style gilt mirror, approx 118 cm high, 73 cm wide

Regency Gilt Mirror - 118cm x 73cm

Regency style gilt mirror, approx 118 cm high, 73 cm wide

Gilt framed rectangular mirror, approx 128 cm x 151 cm

Gilded Rectangular Mirror - 128 x 151 cm

Gilt framed rectangular mirror, approx 128 cm x 151 cm

A rounded rectangular gilt wood framed over mantel mirror with…

Gilt Wood Over Mantel Mirror with Foliate Crest

A rounded rectangular gilt wood framed over mantel mirror with a foliate crest, 146 x 135

A vintage gilt framed mirror with bevelled glass, circa 1940,…

1940s Bevelled Gilt Mirror, 63x67cm

A vintage gilt framed mirror with bevelled glass, circa 1940, 63 x 67 cm

An English ornate gilt framed mirror, circa 1860, 95 x 60 cm

Victorian Gilt Framed Mirror, 1860

An English ornate gilt framed mirror, circa 1860, 95 x 60 cm

Modern gilt framed mirror, approx 141 cm high, 62 cm wide

Gilt-framed Mirror: Modern Elegance

Modern gilt framed mirror, approx 141 cm high, 62 cm wide

A large gilt overmantel mirror, the bevelled rectangular mirror…

Gilt Overmantel Mirror with Foliate Motifs

A large gilt overmantel mirror, the bevelled rectangular mirror in a gilt moulded frame with continuous foliate and beaded motifs. Height 153 cm. Width 133 cm.

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

Regency gilt mirror, with columns and reeded ebony inner frame…

Regency Gilt Mirror with Ebony Frame

Regency gilt mirror, with columns and reeded ebony inner frame 73 cm high by 60 cm wide. Original glass. c1820

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

Wall mirror early 20th century, gilt finish spandrel, floral…

Early 20th Century Gilt Floral Wall Mirror

Wall mirror early 20th century, gilt finish spandrel, floral design, 101 x 88 cm

Large ornate carved gilt wood mirror

Gilt Wood Carved Mirror

Large ornate carved gilt wood mirror

White Corresponding Mirror - Retail: $2,450, A white painted…

White Gilded Mirror - 105 x 150 cm

White Corresponding Mirror - Retail: $2,450, A white painted and gilded mirror matching the above. 105 cm x 150 cm

Rococo style gilt framed mirror, 120 cm high, 75 cm wide

Rococo Gilt Framed Mirror - 120x75cm

Rococo style gilt framed mirror, 120 cm high, 75 cm wide

Ornate gilt framed mirror

Gilded Reflections

Ornate gilt framed mirror

A large ornate gilt framed oval wall mirror

Gilded Oval Wall Mirror

A large ornate gilt framed oval wall mirror

An elaborately decorated 19th century gesso & gilt framed…

19th Century Gesso & Gilt Mirror with Frame Damage

An elaborately decorated 19th century gesso & gilt framed mirror, some damage to frame 97 x 80 cm

Antique style oval gilt surround mirror, 120 cm high

Oval Antique Gilt Mirror, 120cm

Antique style oval gilt surround mirror, 120 cm high

Gilt framed mirror, approx 144 cm high, 92 cm wide

Gold Framed Mirror - 144x92cm

Gilt framed mirror, approx 144 cm high, 92 cm wide

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,

Rococo style ornate gilt framed mirror width 74 cm x height 102…

Gilt Rococo Mirror - 74cm x 102cm

Rococo style ornate gilt framed mirror width 74 cm x height 102 cm

Large gilt framed mirror 148 cm x 118 cm.

Gilt Mirror: 148 x 118 cm

Large gilt framed mirror 148 cm x 118 cm.

Highly decorative giltwood framed wall mirror in the style of…

Palace-style giltwood wall mirror

Highly decorative giltwood framed wall mirror in the style of the Palace De Versailles

Highly decorative giltwood framed wall mirror in the style of…

Giltwood Palace-Style Wall Mirror

Highly decorative giltwood framed wall mirror in the style of the Palace de Versailles

Large rectangular gilt framed mirror. 125 cm x 93 cm. From the…

Golden Reflections: Large Rectangular Mirror

Large rectangular gilt framed mirror. 125 cm x 93 cm. From the William May collection

An antique European giltwood mirror of rectangular form with…

European Giltwood Mirror with Floral Carvings

An antique European giltwood mirror of rectangular form with pierced basket and floral swag carved details. Height 113 cm. Width 80 cm

Pair of 19th century gilt and gesso wall mirrors, of…

19th Century Gilt Wall Mirrors (Pair)

Pair of 19th century gilt and gesso wall mirrors, of rectangular form, with pediment, surrounded by scroll work, height 35.5 cm (2)

A rococo style gilt timber framed rectangular mirror, 107 x 71…

Gilt Rococo Mirror - 107 x 71 cm

A rococo style gilt timber framed rectangular mirror, 107 x 71 cm

A timber gilt gesso over mantle mirror, 109 x 91 cm

Gilt Timber Over Mantle Mirror - 109 x 91 cm

A timber gilt gesso over mantle mirror, 109 x 91 cm

Gilt and ebonised framed mirror, approx. 110 cm x 79 cm

Gilt and Ebonised Framed Mirror - 110x79cm

Gilt and ebonised framed mirror, approx. 110 cm x 79 cm

Gilt frame wall mirror with ribbon decoration

Ribbon-Adorned Gilt Wall Mirror

Gilt frame wall mirror with ribbon decoration

A circular antique mirror, kauri pine with original gilt slip,…

Antique Kauri Pine Mirror with Gilt Slip

A circular antique mirror, kauri pine with original gilt slip, 19th century, 48 cm diameter

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.

An Edwardian to early 20th century carved and gilt timber…

Carved Gilt Timber Mirror, Early 20th Century

An Edwardian to early 20th century carved and gilt timber mirror total, width 105 cm, height 68 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

A fine and decorative Italian giltwood and foliate decorated…

Italian Giltwood Foliate Wall Mirror

A fine and decorative Italian giltwood and foliate decorated wall mirror. 130 cm high, 85 cm wide.

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

An ornate gilt framed mirror, finished in gold, height 94 cm,…

Gold Gilt Mirror - 94cm x 57cm

An ornate gilt framed mirror, finished in gold, height 94 cm, width 57 cm

A Regency gilt mirror c.1830 and later, height 79.5 cm

Regency Gilt Mirror, c.1830

A Regency gilt mirror c.1830 and later, height 79.5 cm

Very large gilt framed bevelled mirror 125 cm x 156 cm

Gilt Bevelled Mirror - 125x156cm

Very large gilt framed bevelled mirror 125 cm x 156 cm

A maple and gilt framed rectangular wall mirror, 19th century,…

19th Century Maple and Gilt Framed Wall Mirror

A maple and gilt framed rectangular wall mirror, 19th century, 79 x 65 cm

A decorative gilt metal framed wall mirror, rectangular shape,…

Bamboo-framed Gilt Wall Mirror

A decorative gilt metal framed wall mirror, rectangular shape, the frame modelled as bamboo; a slender internal frame mimics the outer one. 91 cm x 51 cm

A fine Italian bevel edged glass mirror with gilt beaded…

Italian Bevel Glass Mirror with Gilt Highlights

A fine Italian bevel edged glass mirror with gilt beaded highlights 96 x 148 cm

Rococo style gilt framed mirror 88.5 cm x 61.5 cm

Gilt Rococo Mirror - 88.5 x 61.5 cm

Rococo style gilt framed mirror 88.5 cm x 61.5 cm

Large gilt framed wall mirror 137 cm x 101 cm.

Gilt-framed Wall Mirror - 137x101cm

Large gilt framed wall mirror 137 cm x 101 cm.

Late 19th century gilt classical mirror, of rectangular form,…

Gilt Classical Mirror with Painted Glass Frieze (a/f)

Late 19th century gilt classical mirror, of rectangular form, with painted glass frieze, of rectangular form, with gilt surrounds, a/f, height 97 cm

Early gilt wood framed mirror. Scrollwork mounts. Height 153 cm,…

Gilt Wood Framed Mirror with Scrollwork Mounts

Early gilt wood framed mirror. Scrollwork mounts. Height 153 cm, Wt. 84 cm

A decorative gilded rectangular wall mirror. 98 cm x 63 cm

Gilded Rectangular Wall Mirror - 98cm x 63cm

A decorative gilded rectangular wall mirror. 98 cm x 63 cm

An Italian ornate gilt framed mirror, mid 20th century, 75 x 97…

Italian Gilt Mirror, Mid-20th Century

An Italian ornate gilt framed mirror, mid 20th century, 75 x 97 cm

Ornate gilt framed mirror 150 cm high, 80 cm wide

Large Gilt Mirror: Ornate and Elegant

Ornate gilt framed mirror 150 cm high, 80 cm wide

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…

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

An oval floral giltwood wall mirror. 120 x 70 cm

Floral Giltwood Wall Mirror - Oval Shaped

An oval floral giltwood wall mirror. 120 x 70 cm