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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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 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…

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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 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

Ornate gilt framed mirror 138 cm x 89 cm

Gilt Mirror: Ornate 138cm x 89cm

Ornate gilt framed mirror 138 cm x 89 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

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

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 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 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 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

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

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

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

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 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 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 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

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

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

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

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

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

Ornately carved and gilded over mantle mirror

Gilded Mantle Mirror with Ornate Carvings

Ornately carved and gilded over mantle mirror

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

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

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

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 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 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.

Ornate overmantel mirror in giltwood

Giltwood Overmantel Mirror with Ornate Design

Ornate overmantel mirror in giltwood

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Gilt faux bamboo mirror condition a/f.

Faux Bamboo Mirror - Condition A/F

Gilt faux bamboo mirror condition a/f.

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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.

Large gilt mirror

Glamorous Gilt Mirror

Large gilt mirror

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

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