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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Decorative twin paneled print (94 x 46 cm); plus a decorative…

Twin Panel Print & Gilt Framed Mirror Set

Decorative twin paneled print (94 x 46 cm); plus a decorative gilt framed mirror with hand painted panel. 139 x 60 cm (2 items)

A gold gilt mirror c. 20th Century, graduating tiered frame, 51…

Gold Gilt Mirror with Graduating Tiered Frame

A gold gilt mirror c. 20th Century, graduating tiered frame, 51 x 65 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney

A Coco Republic gilt framed trefoil mirror, height 102 cm

Gilt Trefoil Mirror by Coco Republic (102cm)

A Coco Republic gilt framed trefoil mirror, height 102 cm

A highly decorative gilt framed wall mirror with, 145 x 91 cm

Gilt-framed Decorative Wall Mirror - 145x91cm

A highly decorative gilt framed wall mirror with, 145 x 91 cm

Circular mirror in elaborate gilt timber frame 80 cm x 70 cm

Gilt-framed Circular Mirror - 80x70cm

Circular mirror in elaborate gilt timber frame 80 cm x 70 cm

A 19th century large over mantle gilt framed mirror 134 x 114

19th Century Gilt Framed Over Mantle Mirror

A 19th century large over mantle gilt framed mirror 134 x 114

A rectangular bevel edged mirror in a gilt wood frame, 198 x 98…

Gilt-framed bevel mirror, 198x98cm

A rectangular bevel edged mirror in a gilt wood frame, 198 x 98 cm

An antique English mahogany toilet mirror with carved gilt…

An antique English mahogany toilet mirror with carved gilt decorations, 18th/19th century, 77 cm high, 48 cm wide, 27 cm deep

An Italian ornate gilt framed mirror, 20th century, 73 x 110 cm

Italian Gilt Framed Mirror, 20th Century

An Italian ornate gilt framed mirror, 20th century, 73 x 110 cm

Gilt framed mirror with bevelled inner frame, 137 cm x 90 cm

Gilt framed mirror with bevelled inner frame, 137 cm x 90 cm

A neoclassical gilt mantle shelf mirror height 149 cm, width…

Neoclassical Gilt Mantle Mirror with Oriental Flair

A neoclassical gilt mantle shelf mirror height 149 cm, width 124 cm Oriental

Quality large ornate gilt mirror measures 124 cm high, 88 cm…

Ornate Gilt Mirror with Acanthus Leaf Border

Quality large ornate gilt mirror measures 124 cm high, 88 cm with acanthus leaf border

Gilt wood mirror & accompanying table with marble top, 166 cm x…

Gilt Mirror & Marble Table Set

Gilt wood mirror & accompanying table with marble top, 166 cm x 62 cm and 62 cm x 31 cm, 46 cm high respectively

A decorative gilt metal framed wall mirror with floral design

Floral Gilt Wall Mirror

A decorative gilt metal framed wall mirror with floral design

Rococo style gilt framed mirror 74 cm wide, 133 cm high approx

Gilt Rococo Mirror - 74x133cm

Rococo style gilt framed mirror 74 cm wide, 133 cm high approx

Large vintage gilt framed mirror, 147 cm high, 99 cm wide

Vintage Gilt Framed Mirror - 147cm x 99cm

Large vintage gilt framed mirror, 147 cm high, 99 cm wide

A decorative 'starburst mirror', the circular mirror within a…

Gilt Starburst Mirror with Mirrored Rays and Torch Motif

A decorative 'starburst mirror', the circular mirror within a gilt cavetto frame surrounded by 16 radiating mirrored rays alternating with moulded flaming torches. Diameter 70 cm

Large ornate gilt framed mirror

Opulent Gilt Mirror

Large ornate gilt framed mirror

Antique English Regency gilt over mantle mirror, approx. 64 cm…

Regency Gilt Over Mantle Mirror - 1810 Antique

Antique English Regency gilt over mantle mirror, approx. 64 cm high, 140 cm wide, circa 1810

Gilt framed mirror, of rectangular form with a bevelled edge,…

Gilt Framed Mirror with Bow and Floral Swags

Gilt framed mirror, of rectangular form with a bevelled edge, decorated with bow and floral swags, with stand, 38 cm x 25.5 cm

An Italian bevelled mirror with carved and gilded timber frame,…

Gilded Italian Mirror, Early 20th Century

An Italian bevelled mirror with carved and gilded timber frame, early 20th century, 88 x 62 cm

A gilt gesso rococo style mirror 120 x 74 cm

Rococo Gilt Gesso Mirror - 120 x 74 cm

A gilt gesso rococo style mirror 120 x 74 cm

A Chippendale style carved gilt-wood mirror with beveled glass,…

Chippendale Gilt-Wood Mirror with Beveled Glass

A Chippendale style carved gilt-wood mirror with beveled glass, mid 20th century 109 cm high, 56 cm wide

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

Ornate gilt framed overmantel mirror 154 cm wide, 146 cm high

Ornate Gilt Overmantel Mirror - 154x146cm

Ornate gilt framed overmantel mirror 154 cm wide, 146 cm high

Large gilt framed mirror 125 x 95 cm

Grand Gilt Mirror - 125x95cm

Large gilt framed mirror 125 x 95 cm

Ornate gilt wood mirror 130 cm high, 88 cm wide

Gilt Wood Mirror - Ornate 130x88cm

Ornate gilt wood mirror 130 cm high, 88 cm wide

Ornate grape gilt framed mirror width 68 cm X height 52 cm

Grape Gilt Mirror - 68cm x 52cm

Ornate grape gilt framed mirror width 68 cm X height 52 cm

Ornate grape gilt framed mirror width 62 cm X height 46 cm

Grape Gilt Mirror - 62cm x 46cm

Ornate grape gilt framed mirror width 62 cm X height 46 cm

Gilt framed rectangular mirror 105 cm by 75 cm.

Gilt Rectangular Mirror - 105x75cm

Gilt framed rectangular mirror 105 cm by 75 cm.

Small Empire style mirror of rectangular shape, with painted…

Gilt Empire Mirror from Montgomery Collection

Small Empire style mirror of rectangular shape, with painted and gilt decoration. Height 52.5 cm. Provenance: Collection of Margot Montgomery

Rectangular gilt framed mirror, approx 180 cm x 100 cm

Large Gilt Mirror, 180x100cm

Rectangular gilt framed mirror, approx 180 cm x 100 cm

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.

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 circular giltwood mirror A/F, 57 cm diameter

Giltwood Mirror, 57 cm Diameter A/F

A circular giltwood mirror A/F, 57 cm diameter

Vintage giltwood and moulded gesso bevelled mirror, height 63…

Giltwood Bevelled Mirror, Vintage

Vintage giltwood and moulded gesso bevelled mirror, height 63 cm, length 66 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…

An antique gilt framed mirror, 134 x 112 cm

Gilded Antique Mirror, 134x112cm

An antique gilt framed mirror, 134 x 112 cm

A circular gilt framed mirror

Gilt Circle Mirror

A circular gilt framed mirror

An Italian ornate gilt framed mirror, 20th century, 96 x 70 cm

Italian Gilt Mirror, 20th Century

An Italian ornate gilt framed mirror, 20th century, 96 x 70 cm

A pair of Italian portico mirrors in shaped gilt frames, mid…

Italian Gilt Portico Mirrors, Mid 20th Century

A pair of Italian portico mirrors in shaped gilt frames, mid 20th century, 55 cm x 33 cm

An ornate gilt framed shaped mirror, Italian, mid 20th century,…

Italian Gilt Mirror, Mid 20th Century

An ornate gilt framed shaped mirror, Italian, mid 20th century, 60 x 135 cm

Ornate gilt framed mirror, 65 cm x 53 cm approx.

Gilt Mirror: Ornate Beauty in 65 x 53 cm Size

Ornate gilt framed mirror, 65 cm x 53 cm approx.

Vintage ornate gilt frame mirror 128 cm high, 60 cm wide

Ornate Gilt Frame Mirror - 128 x 60 cm

Vintage ornate gilt frame mirror 128 cm high, 60 cm wide

Large and ornate gilt framed mirror. 136 cm x 95 cm. From the…

Ornate Gilt Framed Mirror from William May Collection

Large and ornate gilt framed mirror. 136 cm x 95 cm. From the William May collection

A decorative Italian giltwood foliate decorated bevelled edge…

Italian Giltwood Foliate Mirror

A decorative Italian giltwood foliate decorated bevelled edge mirror. 112 cm high, 80 cm wide.

An impressive gilt rectangular bevelled mirror, in excellent…

Gilt Rectangular Bevelled Mirror - Excellent Condition

An impressive gilt rectangular bevelled mirror, in excellent condition, 102 x 97 cm

Ornate giltwood framed wall mirror

Giltwood Wall Mirror with Ornate Frame

Ornate giltwood framed wall mirror

Gilt surround mirror, approx. height 114 cm, width 82 cm

Gilt Surround Mirror - 114 x 82 cm

Gilt surround mirror, approx. height 114 cm, width 82 cm

Gilt framed mirror. 86 cm wide, 120 cm high

Gilt-framed Mirror: Elegant and Spacious

Gilt framed mirror. 86 cm wide, 120 cm high

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

Ornate gilt framed bevelled mirror, 77 cm x 57 cm

Gilt-framed Bevelled Mirror - 77cm x 57cm

Ornate gilt framed bevelled mirror, 77 cm x 57 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

Italian gilt and gesso wall mirror, set with a bevelled…

Italian Gilt Wall Mirror with Bird Crest Rail

Italian gilt and gesso wall mirror, set with a bevelled rectangular mirror, surrounded by a beaded and garland border, accented with a crest rail of birds, height 110 cm

Gilt framed mirror, of rectangular form with a bevelled edge,…

Gilt Framed Floral Mirror with Stand

Gilt framed mirror, of rectangular form with a bevelled edge, decorated with bow and floral swags, with stand, 38 x 25.5 cm

Oval giltwood framed wall mirror with bevelled glass

Gilt Oval Bevelled Glass Wall Mirror

Oval giltwood framed wall mirror with bevelled glass

A gilt framed bevelled glass mirror, with deep scroll and…

Gilt Floral Mirror with Bevelled Glass Frame

A gilt framed bevelled glass mirror, with deep scroll and floral moulded frame

Antique gilt framed overmantel mirror 120 cm wide, 85 cm high

Antique Gilt Overmantel Mirror - 120x85cm

Antique gilt framed overmantel mirror 120 cm wide, 85 cm high

Highly decorative giltwood framed wall mirror in the style of…

Giltwood Palace de Versailles-style Wall Mirror

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

A giltwood wall mirror

Giltwood Wall Mirror

A giltwood wall mirror

Gilt surround rectangular wall mirror, approx 138 cm high, 90…

Gilt Rectangular Wall Mirror - 138cm x 90cm

Gilt surround rectangular wall mirror, approx 138 cm high, 90 cm wide

Gilt framed mirror, 165.5 cm x 75 cm

Golden Reflections: Large Gilt Framed Mirror

Gilt framed mirror, 165.5 cm x 75 cm

Large bevelled mirror, in olive and gilt coloured frame, 188 x…

Olive and Gilt Bevelled Mirror

Large bevelled mirror, in olive and gilt coloured frame, 188 x 108 cm

19th century gilded mirror

Gilded 19th Century Mirror

19th century gilded mirror

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

A giltwood rococo style wall mirror, circa 1930s, of waisted…

Rococo Giltwood Wall Mirror, 1930s

A giltwood rococo style wall mirror, circa 1930s, of waisted form with a carved pierced crest and vegetal flourishes to the moulded frame, length 84 cm, width 52 cm

A gilt rococo style mirror, 97 x 51 cm

Gilt Rococo Mirror - 97 x 51 cm

A gilt rococo style mirror, 97 x 51 cm

A gilt framed rectangular mirror, 89 x 80 cm

Gilt Framed Rectangular Mirror - 89 x 80 cm

A gilt framed rectangular mirror, 89 x 80 cm

A Thallon framed gilt mirror, circa 1930, with an internal…

Thallon Gilt Mirror, 1930, 57x49cm

A Thallon framed gilt mirror, circa 1930, with an internal measurement of 57 x 49 cm.

A gilt rococo style mirror 106 x 107 cm

Gilt Rococo Mirror - 106 x 107 cm

A gilt rococo style mirror 106 x 107 cm

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

A Chippendale style carved gilt-wood mirror with bevelled glass,…

Chippendale Gilt-Wood Mirror, Mid 20th Century

A Chippendale style carved gilt-wood mirror with bevelled glass, mid 20th century 109 cm high, 56 cm wide

An English gilt framed mirror, 19th century, 80 x 60 cm

19th Century English Gilt Mirror, 80x60cm

An English gilt framed mirror, 19th century, 80 x 60 cm

Large ornate gilt framed mirror width 167 cm x height 110 cm

Ornate Gilt Framed Mirror - 167cm x 110cm

Large ornate gilt framed mirror width 167 cm x height 110 cm

Large ornate gilt framed mirror width 167 cm x height 110 cm

Ornate Gilt Framed Mirror - 167 cm x 110 cm

Large ornate gilt framed mirror width 167 cm x height 110 cm

Gilt framed wall mirror 88 cm x 63 cm.

Golden Reflections: 88x63cm Wall Mirror with Gilt Frame

Gilt framed wall mirror 88 cm x 63 cm.

Ornate gilt framed mirror, 20th century. 120 x 96 cm

Gilt-framed Mirror, 20th Century

Ornate gilt framed mirror, 20th century. 120 x 96 cm

Oval mirror late 19th century, Italian, gilt with floral…

Italian Gilt Floral Oval Mirror (8 words)

Oval mirror late 19th century, Italian, gilt with floral decoration, height 80 cm

Gilt framed mirror, measures 76 x 107 cm.

Gilded Mirror: 76x107cm

Gilt framed mirror, measures 76 x 107 cm.

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 gilt overmantel mirror, the moulded frame of rectangular form…

Foliate Gilt Mirror with Ceramic Bun Feet

A gilt overmantel mirror, the moulded frame of rectangular form with a gently arched upper section, with pierced and carved foliate and scroll embellishments to each lower corner and resting upon ceramic bun feet. Height 84 cm. Width 130 cm.

Bevelled gilt frame mirror 60 x 74 cm

Gilt Bevelled Frame Mirror - 60x74cm

Bevelled gilt frame mirror 60 x 74 cm

Ornate gilt framed mirror 78 cm x 42 cm

Gilt Framed Mirror - 78cm x 42cm

Ornate gilt framed mirror 78 cm x 42 cm

Ornate gilt framed mirror 103 cm x 77.5 cm

Gilt-framed Mirror: Ornate & Elegant - 103 x 77.5 cm

Ornate gilt framed mirror 103 cm x 77.5 cm

Ornate gilt metal mirror 126 cm high, 77 cm wide

Gilt Metal Mirror: Ornate Beauty, 126x77cm

Ornate gilt metal mirror 126 cm high, 77 cm wide

Decorative gilt framed over mantel mirror decorative gilt frame,…

Gilt-framed Over Mantel Mirror - Bevelled Glass - Adjustable Hanging

Decorative gilt framed over mantel mirror decorative gilt frame, bevelled glass, 82 cm X 112 cm approx...fitted for adjustable hanging, by height and width).

Ornate gilt framed mirror

Gilded Reflections

Ornate gilt framed mirror

An attractive 19th century wall mirror with hand painted faux…

Sheraton-style Faux Grained Wall Mirror with Gilt Decorations

An attractive 19th century wall mirror with hand painted faux graining and parcel gilt decorations in the Sheraton manner

European mirror late 19th century with gilt decorations, 89 x…

Gilt Decorated Late 19th Century European Mirror

European mirror late 19th century with gilt decorations, 89 x 68 cm, a/f slight chip

Ornate gilt framed mirror, 116 cm high, 51 cm wide, approx.

Gilt Framed Ornate Mirror - 116 x 51 cm

Ornate gilt framed mirror, 116 cm high, 51 cm wide, approx.

An antique gilt frame mirror, a rectangular form with openwork…

An antique gilt frame mirror, a rectangular form with openwork of scrolling and shells. 45.5 cm x 40 cm

A rectangular bevelled gilt mirror 56 x 82 cm

Bevelled Gilt Mirror - 56 x 82 cm

A rectangular bevelled gilt mirror 56 x 82 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

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 large gilt Roccoco framed mirror 119 cm x 59 cm

Gilt Roccoco Mirror: Ornate Elegance for Your Home

A large gilt Roccoco framed mirror 119 cm x 59 cm

A circular mirror in a wide silver gilt frame, diameter 81 cm

Large Silver Gilt Circular Mirror, 81cm Diameter

A circular mirror in a wide silver gilt frame, diameter 81 cm