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 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 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

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 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

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 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.

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

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

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

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 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.

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

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

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

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 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

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.

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

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

Gilt framed mirror rectangular

Rectangular Gilt Mirror

Gilt framed mirror rectangular

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

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 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

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 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

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 large gilt wood over mantle mirror, English, 19th century.…

Gilt Wood Over Mantle Mirror, 19th Century English

A large gilt wood over mantle mirror, English, 19th century. 160 cm x 125 cm

A gilt overmantel mirror of restrained design, 20th century,…

Gilt Overmantel Mirror, 20th Century - 180x136x7cm

A gilt overmantel mirror of restrained design, 20th century, 180 cm high, 136 cm wide, 7 cm deep

Antique Italian carved giltwood and moulded gesso mirror,…

Italian Giltwood Carved Mirror

Antique Italian carved giltwood and moulded gesso mirror, height: 84.5 cm, width: 93 cm

Late 19th century Regency style decorative mirror with…

Regency Style Gilded Floral Mirror

Late 19th century Regency style decorative mirror with polychrome and gilded decorations to the carved floral urn with drapery to the upper section

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

A small carved giltwood mirror, 19th century 79 x 69 cm

Giltwood Mirror, 19th Century (10 words)

A small carved giltwood mirror, 19th century 79 x 69 cm

A 19th century gilt framed mirror, bevelled glass, the…

Gilt-framed Bevelled Glass Mirror, 19th Century

A 19th century gilt framed mirror, bevelled glass, the scrolling gesso gilded and painted frame with some damage. 70 x 106 cm.

A trumeau mirror, circa late 19th/Early 20th century, with…

Gilded Trumeau Mirror with Floral Details

A trumeau mirror, circa late 19th/Early 20th century, with gilded edges, floral garlands and patera, 206 cm high and 128.5 cm wide

A pair of nineteenth century Continental giltwood wall mirrors,…

Nineteenth Century Giltwood Wall Mirrors

A pair of nineteenth century Continental giltwood wall mirrors, the stepped surmount with scrollwork decoration, beaded border. Height 112 cm. Width 56 cm.

A Florentine wall mirror, ornate gilt metal and glass, 19th…

Ornate Florentine Gilt Mirror, 19th Century

A Florentine wall mirror, ornate gilt metal and glass, 19th century, 133 x 80 cm

Regency giltwood mirror, 19th century, in the Greek revival…

Regency Greek Revival Giltwood Mirror

Regency giltwood mirror, 19th century, in the Greek revival style, the rectangular plate within an architectural moulded frame, 73 x 56 cm

A particularly fine and ornate gilded overmantel mirror

Gilded Overmantel Mirror: Fine Ornate Decor

A particularly fine and ornate gilded overmantel mirror

19th century gilt mirror frame with bevelled glass, height 90…

19th Century Gilt Mirror with Provenance

19th century gilt mirror frame with bevelled glass, height 90 cm, length 124 cm. Provenance: Orlando Brown Collection, Mosman

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.

A small oval giltwood mirror. 47 cm high, 40 cm wide

Giltwood Oval Mirror - 47x40cm

A small oval giltwood mirror. 47 cm high, 40 cm wide

An Italian gilt wood wall mirror with a reeded inner border…

Italian Rococo-inspired Gilt Wood Wall Mirror

An Italian gilt wood wall mirror with a reeded inner border surrounded by a rococo inspired floriate border to exterior, 140 cm x 90 cm

A Rococo style gilt wood framed wall mirror, bevelled edge…

Rococo Gilt Wood Wall Mirror with Bevelled Edge

A Rococo style gilt wood framed wall mirror, bevelled edge mirror, repairs to frame, 139 cm high and 94 cm wide

Gilded overmantel mirror

Gilded Mirror Overmantel

Gilded overmantel mirror

A 19th century gilt framed overmantel mirror, Ionic columns to…

Gilt-framed Floral Overmantel Mirror with Ionic Columns

A 19th century gilt framed overmantel mirror, Ionic columns to the side, with florals and swags to the top. 114 cm x 141 cm.

A Regency gilt & ebonized framed mirror. 75 x 115 cm.

Regency Gilt & Ebonized Mirror (75x115cm)

A Regency gilt & ebonized framed mirror. 75 x 115 cm.

A fine antique gilt frame mirror in the Adams style, 19th…

Adams Style Gilt Frame Mirror, 19th Century

A fine antique gilt frame mirror in the Adams style, 19th century. 167 cm high, 77 cm wide

A gilded floral decorated over-mantel mirror. 160 x 95 cm

Gilded Floral Over-Mantel Mirror

A gilded floral decorated over-mantel mirror. 160 x 95 cm

A late 19th century giltwood and composition wall mirror, the…

19th Century Giltwood Wall Mirror with Foliate Crest

A late 19th century giltwood and composition wall mirror, the rectangular plate with an applied oval frame within an rope-twist and bead frame surmounted by a foliate carved crest with central cartouche, 93 cm wide, 126 cm high

An English Regency parcel gilt wall mirror, circa 1820, the…

Regency Parcel Gilt Wall Mirror

An English Regency parcel gilt wall mirror, circa 1820, the reverse breakfront cornice above a rectangular plate, flanked by pilasters with applied patera, 108 cm high, 81.5 cm wide.

A framed bevelled mirror and a gilt frame, (2), mirror: 155 x…

Gilt-framed Bevelled Mirror Set (2) - 155 x 92 cm

A framed bevelled mirror and a gilt frame, (2), mirror: 155 x 92 cm, frame 130 x 98 cm

An Aesthetic ebonized and gilded wall shelf, with circular…

Ebonized Wall Shelf with Bird and Butterfly Rondels

An Aesthetic ebonized and gilded wall shelf, with circular mirror and rondels painted with birds and butterflies, height 66 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Emeritus Professor Brian Coote CBE, FRSNZ (1929 - 2019)

A pair of Spanish painted and gilt mirrors, 19th century, 72 cm…

19th Century Spanish Painted Mirrors

A pair of Spanish painted and gilt mirrors, 19th century, 72 cm high, 59 cm wide

Designer wall mirror by Harrison Gill, circular shaped with…

Giltwood Abstract Circle Mirror by Harrison Gill

Designer wall mirror by Harrison Gill, circular shaped with abstract carved and giltwood frame

Chinese red lacquered screen, double sided with mirror panels…

Red Lacquered Double-Sided Screen with Mirrors and Gilding

Chinese red lacquered screen, double sided with mirror panels and gilded decorations

A 19th century gilt framed over mantel mirror the arched top…

Gilt-framed overmantel mirror with decorative shield and pillars

A 19th century gilt framed over mantel mirror the arched top surmounted by a shield with decorative side pillars. Height 180 cm. Width 164 cm

Fine Italian gilt wood surround mirror, approx 148 cm high, 63…

Italian Gilt Wood Mirror, 148 x 63 cm

Fine Italian gilt wood surround mirror, approx 148 cm high, 63 cm wide

A rococo giltwood mirror, shield-shape. 126 x 72 cm

Rococo Giltwood Shield Mirror (126x72cm)

A rococo giltwood mirror, shield-shape. 126 x 72 cm

A gilt bevelled glass wall mirror 20th century decorated upon…

Grapevine Bevelled Glass Wall Mirror

A gilt bevelled glass wall mirror 20th century decorated upon grapes and vine leaves, height 163 cm, width 111.5 cm

Ornate gilt gesso mirror, with open scroll work borders and…

Gilt Scroll Mirror with Original Glass

Ornate gilt gesso mirror, with open scroll work borders and original mirror

An ornately carved Italian wooden and gilded wall mirror. 148 x…

Italian Gilded Wall Mirror with Ornate Carvings

An ornately carved Italian wooden and gilded wall mirror. 148 x 80 cm.

A large carved gilt wood framed mirror 20th century 150 x 112 cm

Gilt Wood Framed Mirror, 20th Century

A large carved gilt wood framed mirror 20th century 150 x 112 cm

Original 19th century gilded overmantel mirror

Gilded 19th Century Overmantel Mirror

Original 19th century gilded overmantel mirror

A large giltwood over mantle mirror, 20th century, 153 cm high,…

Giltwood Over Mantle Mirror - 20th Century

A large giltwood over mantle mirror, 20th century, 153 cm high, 135 cm wide

A rectangular mirror in a gilt frame. The shaped frame is with…

Gilt Cherub Mirror with Foliate Decoration

A rectangular mirror in a gilt frame. The shaped frame is with foliate and cherub decoration. 111 cm high, 64 cm wide

Italian mirror Florentine water gilded, ornately carved,…

Florentine Water Gilded Mirror with Carved Foliate Border

Italian mirror Florentine water gilded, ornately carved, foliate border, with BADA stamp, 78 x 75 cm

A Regency gilt mirror Ex W F Bradshaw collection, 45 x 67 cm

Regency Gilt Mirror - Ex W F Bradshaw Collection

A Regency gilt mirror Ex W F Bradshaw collection, 45 x 67 cm

A giltwood framed wall mirror 19th century, with a foliate…

19th Century Foliate Giltwood Wall Mirror

A giltwood framed wall mirror 19th century, with a foliate carved surround, 114 x 101 cm

Oval gilt surround mirror, displaying a well decorated crest,…

Gilt Crested Oval Mirror - 145cm x 85cm

Oval gilt surround mirror, displaying a well decorated crest, approx 145 cm high, 85 cm wide

19th century gilt mirror frame with bevelled glass, height 90…

19th Century Gilt Mirror with Provenance

19th century gilt mirror frame with bevelled glass, height 90 cm, length 124 cm. Provenance: Orlando Brown Collection, Mosman

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

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

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 carved giltwood mirror, Italian, 20th century, 107 cm high,…

Italian Giltwood Carved Mirror (20th Century)

A carved giltwood mirror, Italian, 20th century, 107 cm high, 63 cm wide

A 19th century gilt framed overmantel mirror, restrained frame…

Gilt-framed overmantel mirror, 19th century

A 19th century gilt framed overmantel mirror, restrained frame with some undercoat bleeding through. 83 cm x 139 cm.

A pair of nineteenth century Continental giltwood wall mirrors,…

Nineteenth Century Continental Giltwood Wall Mirrors

A pair of nineteenth century Continental giltwood wall mirrors, the stepped surmount with scrollwork decoration, beaded border. Height 112 cm. Width 56 cm

A Chippendale style mirror, carved and gilded timber frame,…

Chippendale-style Gilded Mirror, 19th Century

A Chippendale style mirror, carved and gilded timber frame, 19th century, 158 x 82 cm

An Italian gilt framed portico mirror with beveled glass, 19th…

Italian Gilt Portico Mirror, 19th Century

An Italian gilt framed portico mirror with beveled glass, 19th century, 106 cm x 67 cm

Napoleon III style gilt overmantel mirror, mid-20th century,…

Gilt Cherub Overmantel Mirror

Napoleon III style gilt overmantel mirror, mid-20th century, surmounted by cherubs and female mask amidst foliage, height 185 cm width 100 cm

An ornately carved Gesso giltwood mirror. 53 cm high, 41 cm…

Giltwood Carved Mirror

An ornately carved Gesso giltwood mirror. 53 cm high, 41 cm wide.