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 Queen Anne style mirror, 18th century elements and later in…

Queen Anne Mirror with Laurel Adornment

A Queen Anne style mirror, 18th century elements and later in walnut and parcel gilt frame with carved laurel adornment, once in the library of Barford, from 1954, 101 cm wide, 71 cm high

Italian giltwood mirror late 18th century, of oval shape,…

18th Century Italian Giltwood Oval Mirror

Italian giltwood mirror late 18th century, of oval shape, carved with acanthus leaves, 160 x 150 cm. Provenance: Sotheby's Sydney, the Norman Wheeler collection, August 1994, lot 266, Christopher Selmes, Bronte House. Christie's Sydney, The John Schaeffer…

Fine George II style parcel gilt mirror, of rectangular form,…

George II Style Gilt Mirror with Eagle Finial

Fine George II style parcel gilt mirror, of rectangular form, set with eagle finial, flanked by a double swan neck pediment, above a rectangular mirror with gilt surrounds, height 144 cm

Ebonised and giltwood convex girandole, circa 1810 a large and…

Regency Ebonised and Giltwood Convex Girandole, 1810

Ebonised and giltwood convex girandole, circa 1810 a large and impressive Regency bronze mounted ebonised and giltwood convex girandole, circa 1810 the later plate within a ribbed and beaded reverse-profile frame mounted with orbs, flanked by a pair of…

A pair of George III style giltwood mirrors 107 x 77 cm

George III giltwood mirrors (107x77cm)

A pair of George III style giltwood mirrors 107 x 77 cm

Wall mirror Georgian, walnut, shaped top & bottom, fretwork…

Georgian Walnut Fretwork Mirror - 102cm Height

Wall mirror Georgian, walnut, shaped top & bottom, fretwork carvings, height 102 cm

A large Regency period convex mirror, decorated with an eagle,…

Regency Eagle Sphinx Girandole Convex Mirror

A large Regency period convex mirror, decorated with an eagle, Greek key pattern border and four girandole Egyptian sphinx head candle arms. English circa 1810.

A good English Regency period convex mirror, traditional ball…

Regency Convex Mirror with Eagle and Girandole Arms

A good English Regency period convex mirror, traditional ball design border surmounted with an eagle. Two girandole candle arms. English circa 1810.

A fine rosewood veneered and brass inlaid Regency mantle mirror,…

Regency Rosewood Mantle Mirror with Brass Inlay (9 words)

A fine rosewood veneered and brass inlaid Regency mantle mirror, English circa 1815. 111.5 x 85 cm

18th century gilt wall mirror, of rectangular form, decorated…

18th Century Gilt Wall Mirror with Armorial

18th century gilt wall mirror, of rectangular form, decorated with acanthus, flower head and scroll motifs, painted with armorial to lower cartouche, 52 x 42 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

A George III mahogany fretwork framed wall mirror with mercury…

George III Fretwork Wall Mirror with Mercury Glass

A George III mahogany fretwork framed wall mirror with mercury glass, height 70 cm

Georgian pier mirror, 18th century, with three plates…

18th Century Georgian Pier Mirror with Floral Ornamentation

Georgian pier mirror, 18th century, with three plates surmounted by an urn of flowers flanked by birds and ribbon tied floral swags, raised on cornucopia legs, height 160 cm width 72 cm. Provenance: The Collection of Janet and Graeme Webb, Wollogorang, NSW

Attributed to Luke Lightfoot (English), George III carved wood…

18th Century Rococo Style Carved Wood Pier Mirror

Attributed to Luke Lightfoot (English), George III carved wood pier mirror, 18th century, in the rococo style, the shaped rectangular beveled plate within a pierced white painted surround of scrolls, acanthus foliage and flowers, the lower part centred by…

Georgian style pier mirror, 20th century, tall rectangular…

Georgian Pier Mirror, 20th Century

Georgian style pier mirror, 20th century, tall rectangular plate with moulded rim, height 158 cm width 42 cm. Provenance: The Collection of Janet and Graeme Webb, Wollogorang, NSW

Regency carved giltwood convex wall mirror, c. 1820, surmounted…

Regency Giltwood Dragon Mirror with Candle Arms

Regency carved giltwood convex wall mirror, c. 1820, surmounted by a dragon above a circular plate within rope moulded band supporting two scrolled candle arms with sockets and drip trays and supporting leaves, height 100 cm, width 56 cm. Provenance: The…

Georgian mahogany overmantle mirror flanked by full turned…

Georgian Mahogany Overmantle Mirror with Turned Columns

Georgian mahogany overmantle mirror flanked by full turned columns, 50 cm high, 105 cm wide

A Georgian mirror with embossed and painted frame with gilded…

Georgian Embossed Painted Mirror with Gilded Highlights

A Georgian mirror with embossed and painted frame with gilded highlights, circa 1800, 71 x 43 cm

A Georgian style mahogany and gilt framed mirror, early 20th…

Early 20th Century Georgian Style Mirror

A Georgian style mahogany and gilt framed mirror, early 20th century, 92 x 53 cm

An English Regency pier mirror, flame mahogany and glass, circa…

Regency Flame Mahogany Pier Mirror (8 words)

An English Regency pier mirror, flame mahogany and glass, circa 1820, 77 x 54 cm

A Georgian walnut ho ho wall mirror, a George II mahogany and…

Georgian and George II Wall Mirrors

A Georgian walnut ho ho wall mirror, a George II mahogany and parcel gilt wall mirror with a rectangular plate within a gilt slip moulded frame with fret carved borders and pierced bird cresting. 70 x 44 cm

George III Chippendale style mahogany and parcel-gilt mirror, c.…

Chippendale Mahogany Gilt Mirror with Phoenix & Roses

George III Chippendale style mahogany and parcel-gilt mirror, c. 1760, the scrolled frame with carved giltwood applied decoration in the form of garlands of roses down the sides, the top surmounted by a phoenix 122 x 56 cm. Provenance: Hackwood park,…

George III style satinwood wall mirror traditional fret work…

George III Style Satinwood Fretwork Wall Mirror

George III style satinwood wall mirror traditional fret work design, 65 x 39 cm

An Irish George IV convex mirror, by Kearney of Dublin, the…

Kearney of Dublin Irish George IV Convex Mirror

An Irish George IV convex mirror, by Kearney of Dublin, the deeply moulded frame with a design of scrolling tendrils and hops, the mottled plate in an ebonised slip, the reverse with trade label of 'Kearney, carver, Gilder & looking glass Maker/ to his…

A Georgian fretwork mirror, in mahogany, with gilt details,…

Georgian Mahogany Mirror with Gilt Details and Acanthus Motif

A Georgian fretwork mirror, in mahogany, with gilt details, frame with decorative scrolling pediment with a carved and giltwood acanthus motif. Orignal glass. 1020 x 58 cm

A George III Sheraton small wall mirror, the rectangular panel…

Sheraton Wall Mirror with Inlaid Panel Top

A George III Sheraton small wall mirror, the rectangular panel framed by plain triple columns, inlaid panel breakfront top. 63 x 45 cm.

Georgian pier mirror boldly carved water gilt frame, in the…

Georgian Water Gilt Pier Mirror with Bold Carvings

Georgian pier mirror boldly carved water gilt frame, in the manner of William Kent, bevelled mirror, height 195 cm, width 108 cm

A Georgian circular convex mirror in gilt frame (missing eagle…

Georgian Gilt Mirror, Early 19th Century, 46cm Diameter

A Georgian circular convex mirror in gilt frame (missing eagle finial), early 19th century, 46 cm diameter

Regency gilt framed mirror, eagle surmount, convex glass, circa.…

Regency Eagle Mirror with Convex Glass

Regency gilt framed mirror, eagle surmount, convex glass, circa. 1830, the circular mirror plate within a reeded ebonised slip and twisted rope frame wings, appro x 100 cm high overall.

A large English overmantel mirror, circa 1820 with floral swags…

Floral Shell Overmantel Mirror, 1820

A large English overmantel mirror, circa 1820 with floral swags and shell cresting 168 x 103 cm

Empire black lacquer and parcel-gilt console table with mirror,…

Empire Black Lacquer Console Table with Mirror

Empire black lacquer and parcel-gilt console table with mirror, c. 1810, black finish, the rectangular mirror surmounted by two griffins supporting an urn with garland and flowers, further flanked by two urn finials, above a console table fitted with a…

A Biedermeier Empire style pier mirror, mahogany with ormolu…

Biedermeier Empire Pier Mirror with Ormolu Mounts

A Biedermeier Empire style pier mirror, mahogany with ormolu mounts and ebonised half columns, circa 1820, 168 cm high, 80 cm wide

A Biedermeier birch wall mirror, circa 1830, the rectangular…

Biedermeier Birch Wall Mirror with Arched Pediment

A Biedermeier birch wall mirror, circa 1830, the rectangular plate within a panelled surround beneath an arched pediment, 142 cm high, 69.5 cm wide.

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.

An English Regency gilt wood convex mirror, circa 1820, the…

Regency Gilt Wood Convex Mirror, 1820

An English Regency gilt wood convex mirror, circa 1820, the circular mirror plate, within an ebonised and gilt wood surround, the border with spherical applique, the frame 64 cm diameter.

A George II parcel gilt and mahogany framed mirror, circa 1740,…

George II Gilt & Mahogany Framed Mirror

A George II parcel gilt and mahogany framed mirror, circa 1740, the swan neck pediment centered on a figure of a bird, above the rectangular plate, within a shaped frame, decorated with gilt borders and foliate decoration. 138 cm high, 72 cm wide.

A George II gilt wood framed mirror, mid 18th century, the…

George II Gilt Wood Framed Mirror with Floral Canopy

A George II gilt wood framed mirror, mid 18th century, the crest formed as a canopy above a basket of flowers, above the rectangular plate in moulded frame, decorated with swags and flowers below. 140 cm high, 50 cm wide.

A George II parcel gilt mahogany framed mirror, circa 1740, the…

George II Parcel Gilt Mahogany Framed Mirror

A George II parcel gilt mahogany framed mirror, circa 1740, the rectangular plate, within a moulded frame with shaped upper corners. 64 cm high, 37 cm wide.

A large George III style cushion front gilded salon mirror, 119…

Gilded George III Salon Mirror - 119 x 89cm

A large George III style cushion front gilded salon mirror, 119 x 89 cm

A George III mahogany fretwork wall mirror, late 18th century,…

George III Mahogany Fretwork Wall Mirror

A George III mahogany fretwork wall mirror, late 18th century, with an arching formal crest with scrolls and formal vegetal motifs, the shapely frame enclosing an arched plate set within a cross banded border, the inner rim with patterned device, length…

Regency gilr pier mirror with cluster column side pillars,…

Regency Pier Mirror with Cluster Columns, 1810

Regency gilr pier mirror with cluster column side pillars, CIRCA 1810

Good Georgian gilt wood and gesso frame fitted with a later…

Georgian Gilt Mirror Frame, 116x77cm

Good Georgian gilt wood and gesso frame fitted with a later glass mirror, 116 cm high, 77 cm wide

Late Georgian large gilt framed mirror with reeded frame and…

Georgian Gilt Mirror with Ebony Slip Frame, 1820

Late Georgian large gilt framed mirror with reeded frame and corner rosettes and reeded ebony slip frame, CIRCA 1820. Glass replaces 93 by 62 cm.

George III gilt wood wall mirror in the Chippendale style with…

Gilt Wood Chippendale Style Wall Mirror, Floral Carved Frame

George III gilt wood wall mirror in the Chippendale style with floral and scroll carved frame (old restoration and re-gilding) 132 x 70

George III mahogany fretwork wall mirror with gilt ho-ho bird…

Mahogany Fretwork Wall Mirror with Gilt Cresting

George III mahogany fretwork wall mirror with gilt ho-ho bird cresting

A George III period, mahogany and parcel gilt, fretwork framed…

Mahogany and gilt fretwork wall mirror

A George III period, mahogany and parcel gilt, fretwork framed wall mirror., Some broken fretwork taped to back, later plate. 86.5 x 49 cm.

A Georgian period bulls-eye mirror, with original convex plate,…

Georgian Bulls-Eye Mirror in Gilded Frame

A Georgian period bulls-eye mirror, with original convex plate, set within an ebonized moulding, mounted within a gilded wooden frame decorated with beaded and bound ribbon moulded detail, diameter 55 cm

A carved gilt wood frame wall mirror, Italian, late 18th…

Ornate Italian Gilt Wood Wall Mirror, Late 18th Century

A carved gilt wood frame wall mirror, Italian, late 18th century, ornately decorated with acorns and flowers, 98 x 63 cm

An early 18th century style pier glass mirror, with beveled and…

18th Century Pier Glass Mirror with Engraved Plate

An early 18th century style pier glass mirror, with beveled and engraved plate, 146 x 69 cm

Georgian III gilded overmantle mirror of inverted breakfront…

Gilded Georgian Overmantle Mirror with Grape and Vine Decor

Georgian III gilded overmantle mirror of inverted breakfront form, with applied grapes and vine decoration to the top and rope and leaves to the uprights, 147 cm cm high, 127 cm wide

Georgian gilt framed mirror replaced mirror, 111 cm x 68 cm

Georgian Gilt Mirror - 111cm x 68cm

Georgian gilt framed mirror replaced mirror, 111 cm x 68 cm

A George III mahogany dressing table mirror, early 19th century,…

Mahogany Dressing Table Mirror with Drawers

A George III mahogany dressing table mirror, early 19th century, the shield shape mirror with original glass raised on a bow fronted base with three petite drawers, with cross banding, blonde wood and ebony stringing, 59 cm high, 44 cm wide, 21 cm deep

Pair of Venetian giltwood mirrored wall sconces, 18th century,…

18th Century Venetian Giltwood Mirrored Wall Sconces (Pair)

Pair of Venetian giltwood mirrored wall sconces, 18th century, each cartouche shaped frame enclosing a mirror plate etched with classical female nudes, with four branches (A/F mirrors cracked) (2), height 78 cm width 37 cm depth 17 cm (each). Provenance:…

George III mahogany Federal wall mirror inverted breakfront top,…

Federal Mahogany Wall Mirror with Gilded Phoenix

George III mahogany Federal wall mirror inverted breakfront top, central gilded phoenix, the bevelled plate in fluted surround with column supports, 65 x 40 cm

A Regency giltwood convex mirror, circa 1815, surmounted with…

Regency Giltwood Convex Mirror with Eagle Crest

A Regency giltwood convex mirror, circa 1815, surmounted with an eagle crest within applied foliage, the pulvinated moulded frame enclosing a floral border in relief and an ebonised reeded slip surrounding the original silvered plate, 101 cm high

Impressive Tuscan gilt and polychrome painted neo-classical…

Tuscan Neo-Classical Mirror, Italian 1760

Impressive Tuscan gilt and polychrome painted neo-classical mirror, Italian circa 1760 a very imprAUDessive Tuscan gilt and polychrome painted neo-classical mirror, Italian circa 1760 dimensions: 168 cm high 130 cm wide

A very rare and beautiful giltwood George II wall mirror,…

Giltwood George II Wall Mirror, 1750

A very rare and beautiful giltwood George II wall mirror, English circa 1750, 158 cm high 82 cm wide

A fine and rare George II parcel-gilt and walnut wall mirror,…

George II Parcel-Gilt Walnut Wall Mirror, 1760, English

A fine and rare George II parcel-gilt and walnut wall mirror, English circa 1760, 152 cm high 52 cm wide

A George III giltwood pier mirror, the rectangular plate within…

George III Giltwood Rocaille Pier Mirror

A George III giltwood pier mirror, the rectangular plate within a rocaille scroll carved frame with pendant fruit and flowers. Height 117 cm, width 70 cm. Provenance: Bonhams & Goodman Auctions, 2008. Private collection, Sydney.

George III mahogany pier glass, with inverted breakfront top…

George III Mahogany Pier Glass: Elegant Triple Column Design

George III mahogany pier glass, with inverted breakfront top and triple round columns

An antique neoclassical pier mirror, 18th century, the original…

18th Century Neoclassical Gold Pier Mirror

An antique neoclassical pier mirror, 18th century, the original distressed rectangular mirror plate, within an architectural frame with a pair of fluted columns supporting a beaded and moulded cornice, the wood frame covered in gold paint. Length 80 cm,…

A Regency convex mirror, English, circa 1810 of circular form…

Regency Convex Mirror with Gilt Frame and Foliate Decoration

A Regency convex mirror, English, circa 1810 of circular form with a gilt frame, foliate decoration, reeded trim and an ebonised slip diameter: 80 cm. Provenance: Acquired from Martyn Cook Antiques, Sydney, in 1996

A late Regency convex mirror, English, circa 1810 gilt with…

Regency Gilt Convex Mirror with Eagle and Dolphins

A late Regency convex mirror, English, circa 1810 gilt with ebonised slip, with applied eagle and foliate decoration. Accompanied by a pair of mounted gilt dolphins height: 120 cm, width: 84 cm, dolphins: 47 cm (approx). Provenance: Acquired from Robin…

A George IV gilt framed convex mirror, William Wade, London,…

George IV Gilt Framed Convex Mirror by William Wade

A George IV gilt framed convex mirror, William Wade, London, the circular plate within the moulded frame with applied torus, crest of acanthus leaves, and foliate tail piece centred on a shell, Wade's engraved label to the reverse, 108 cm high, 62 cm wide…

A fine George II mahogany parcel-gilt and carved wall-mirror…

George II Mahogany Wall Mirror, 1750

A fine George II mahogany parcel-gilt and carved wall-mirror English circa 1750 120 cm high, 60 cm wide. Provenance: Mallett London

A George III style mahogany fretwork wall mirror, the top…

George III Style Mahogany Fretwork Wall Mirror with Gilt Leaf

A George III style mahogany fretwork wall mirror, the top centred by a gilt leaf, 86 cm high, 47 cm wide

A George II parcel gilt Mahogany-Framed mirror, mid 18th…

18th Century George II Gilt Mahogany-Framed Mirror

A George II parcel gilt Mahogany-Framed mirror, mid 18th century, the rectangular plate in a moulded frame with gilt composition sight edge and fret-cut crest and base, the pierced foliate centre of the crest and the stylised shell centre of the base gilt…

A George II carved walnut and parcel gilt wall mirror, circa…

A George II carved walnut and parcel gilt wall mirror, circa 1740, with scroll cresting and pendant oak leaf decoration, 180 x 182.5 cm

A William and Mary ebonised inlaid walnut cushion mirror, 18th…

A William and Mary ebonised inlaid walnut cushion mirror, 18th century, decoratively inlaid with trailing and scrolling foliage motifs, later plate, 64 cm high, 54.5 cm wide, 7 cm deep

A George II mahogany mirror with original mercury glass, with…

A George II mahogany mirror with original mercury glass, with gilded ho ho bird. Some repairs. Length 106 cm, width 54.5 cm, depth 3 cm

A George III gilt-framed rectangular wall mirror, English 18th…

A George III gilt-framed rectangular wall mirror, English 18th century. Provenance: The Estate of the late Lady Burrell, Rosemont Sydney. Dimensions: 98 cm x 84 cm

A late Georgian gilt-framed convex mirror, circa 1830, the…

A late Georgian gilt-framed convex mirror, circa 1830, the circular plate in a frame moulded with a torus with foliate centres surmounted with a crest of a hippocampus and foliage, a conforming tail-piece below, 87 cm high, 50 cm wide