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 pressed metal mounted wall mirror, with embossed foliate…

Foliate Wall Mirror with Pressed Metal Mounting

A pressed metal mounted wall mirror, with embossed foliate decoration, 106 x 87 cm

A stylish steel and gilt bronze circular wall mirror, Italian,…

Italian Gilt Bronze Wall Mirror, 1950s

A stylish steel and gilt bronze circular wall mirror, Italian, circa 1950. 66 cm diameter

A pair of Flemish style repousse brass and glass cushion…

Flemish Style Brass and Glass Cushion Mirrors

A pair of Flemish style repousse brass and glass cushion mirrors, French,19th century. 90 cm high, 55 cm wide

Victorian gilt metal framed mirror with bevelled edges

Gilt Bevelled Victorian Mirror

Victorian gilt metal framed mirror with bevelled edges

A 19th century Arts & Crafts wall mirror in beaten riveted…

Arts & Crafts Copper Mirror with Dante Bust

A 19th century Arts & Crafts wall mirror in beaten riveted copper with circular relief profile bust of 'Dante' in brass. Height 77 cm

A Baroque style repousse brass mirror, Flemish, 19th century…

Baroque Brass Mirror with Ornate Foliate Frame

A Baroque style repousse brass mirror, Flemish, 19th century the rectangular and bevelled mirror plate within a foliate decorated frame surmounted by a conforming ornately pierced crests, 80 cm wide, 124 cm high

A Louis XV style gilt bronze mirror, circa 1950, of typical…

Rococo Gilt Bronze Mirror

A Louis XV style gilt bronze mirror, circa 1950, of typical rococo form with a scrolled and crested pediment, and flowing scroll, foliate and floral embellishments overall. Length 80 cm. Width 52 cm

A French pressed brass cushion shaped mirror, circa 1920, with…

French Brass Cushion Mirror with Floral Pediment, 1920

A French pressed brass cushion shaped mirror, circa 1920, with an arched foliate and floral pediment, the central cushion mirror within a double frame with angled mirrors and mitred corners. Length 56 cm. Width 32 cm

A good brass and convex glass starburst mirror, Italian, circa…

Italian Brass Starburst Mirror, 1950s, 52cm

A good brass and convex glass starburst mirror, Italian, circa 1950, approx. 52 cm diameter

A pair of Louis XV style gilt bronze Girandole mirrors, circa…

Louis XV Style Girandole Mirrors

A pair of Louis XV style gilt bronze Girandole mirrors, circa 1880, pierced frames with foliate and scroll designs, the arched rectangular mirror surmounted by a figural crest, supporting three lights on curving arms below. Length 49.5 cm. Width 30.5 cm

19th century gilt gesso and metal overmantle mirror, c. 1870,…

Gilt overmantle mirror with fern leaf design

19th century gilt gesso and metal overmantle mirror, c. 1870, oval frame surmounted by an applied spray of fern leaves, leading to the original mirror plate, encased in the profusely carved frame, and twin matching sprays of fern leaves on a stepped…

Small antique brass cushion mirror, approx 55 cm x 34 cm

Antique Brass Cushion Mirror - 55cm x 34cm

Small antique brass cushion mirror, approx 55 cm x 34 cm

Antique French mid 19th century ebonized and gilt metal…

19th Century French Ebonized Girandole with Gilt Metal Inlay

Antique French mid 19th century ebonized and gilt metal girandole with rope twist inlay, approx 79 cm high, 39 cm wide

Curtis Jere for artisan house, birds metal wall mirror, signed…

Signed Curtis Jere Birds Wall Mirror

Curtis Jere for artisan house, birds metal wall mirror, signed and dated

Vintage brass & marble console & mirror, approx 220 cm high…

Brass and Marble Console with Mirror

Vintage brass & marble console & mirror, approx 220 cm high (including mirror), 102 cm wide

A parcel gilt framed mirror in the French manner, the frame…

French-style Military Mirror with Gilt Frame and Eagle Crest

A parcel gilt framed mirror in the French manner, the frame surmounted by a cresting eagle flanked by groups of military trophies and with further military spoils decorating either side at the base flanking shell ornamentations, the decorative elements…

A vintage metal Sunburst wall mirror. Depth 65 cm

Vintage Sunburst Wall Mirror, 65cm Depth

A vintage metal Sunburst wall mirror. Depth 65 cm

A modern wrought iron wall mirror. 114 x 86 cm

Wrought Iron Wall Mirror: Modern and Elegant

A modern wrought iron wall mirror. 114 x 86 cm

A Victorian cast iron hall stand the pierced back cast with…

Victorian Cast Iron Hall Stand with Mirror and Marble Drawer

A Victorian cast iron hall stand the pierced back cast with mask heads and anthemion roundels centred by a mirror, above two umbrella stands with drip trays and a marble top drawer, two Victorian registration stamps to the reverse, 221 cm high.

A French pressed gilt brass mirror, 19th century, 70 x 42 cm

19th Century French Gilt Brass Mirror

A French pressed gilt brass mirror, 19th century, 70 x 42 cm

Antique Bronze wall mirror, approx 45 cm high, 28 cm wide

Antique Bronze Wall Mirror - 45x28 cm

Antique Bronze wall mirror, approx 45 cm high, 28 cm wide

French Empire style mahogany mirror, with gilt metal mounts,…

French Empire Mahogany Mirror with Gilt Metal Mounts

French Empire style mahogany mirror, with gilt metal mounts, approx 93 cm high, 61 cm wide

French parquetry wall mirror with gilt metal mounts, late 19th…

French Parquetry Wall Mirror with Gilt Mounts (9 words)

French parquetry wall mirror with gilt metal mounts, late 19th century. 200 x 105 cm

A brass Chippendale style pierced frame mirror. Height 104 cm

Chippendale Brass Pierced Frame Mirror - 104cm Height

A brass Chippendale style pierced frame mirror. Height 104 cm

An Empire style mantel mirror, with an architectural style…

Empire Style Mantel Mirror with Gilt Bronze Embellishments

An Empire style mantel mirror, with an architectural style cornice dotted with stars and a central flower above pierced fan motifs and trumpeting angels, the sides further embellished with pendant gilt bronze motifs in the late 18th century manner. Length…

An Art Deco style wrought iron framed wall mirror the diamond…

Art Deco Wrought Iron Wall Mirror with Foliate Design

An Art Deco style wrought iron framed wall mirror the diamond shaped plate housed in a fan shaped wrought iron mount with stylised foliate pierced decoration, 115 x 145 cm

An Art Deco style wrought iron framed wall mirror, the diamond…

Art Deco Wrought Iron Wall Mirror with Foliate Decoration

An Art Deco style wrought iron framed wall mirror, the diamond shaped plate housed in a fan shaped wrought iron mount with stylised foliate pierced decoration, 115 x 145 cm

An Art Deco style oval wrought iron framed wall mirror with a…

Art Deco Wrought Iron Wall Mirror with Foliate Crest

An Art Deco style oval wrought iron framed wall mirror with a bevelled plate, beneath a foliate crest, 94 cm high

A Swedish Empire gilt bronze mounted flame mahogany pier mirror…

Swedish Empire Gilt Bronze Pier Mirror and Console

A Swedish Empire gilt bronze mounted flame mahogany pier mirror and console the two sectional mirror plate within a columnar surround, beneath a shaped pediment and gilt bronze lyre and acanthus leaf trophy, the rectangular lower section above a demi-lune…

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

French twin candle wall sconce, with bevelled mirror and…

French Bevelled Mirror Twin Candle Sconce, C1880

French twin candle wall sconce, with bevelled mirror and engraved brass panels on velvet, C1880

A gilt metal circular sunburst wall mirror, Italian, circa 1950.…

Italian Sunburst Wall Mirror, 1950s

A gilt metal circular sunburst wall mirror, Italian, circa 1950. 59 cm diameter

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 wrought iron wall mirror. Height 130. Width 70 cm

Wrought Iron Wall Mirror - 130x70cm

A wrought iron wall mirror. Height 130. Width 70 cm

Antique mid 19th century French repousse brass and copper…

French Repousse Brass and Copper Cushion Mirror

Antique mid 19th century French repousse brass and copper cushion mirror, approx 122 cm high, 67 cm wide

A very fine verre eglomise and bronze panelled salon mirror,…

French Salon Mirror with Verre Eglomise and Bronze Panels

A very fine verre eglomise and bronze panelled salon mirror, French, circa 1900, 173 cm high, 104 cm wide

A French wrought iron mounted console mirror signed G Gorie,…

French Wrought Iron Console Mirror by G. Gorie

A French wrought iron mounted console mirror signed G Gorie, 153 x 175 cm

An impressive gilt metal sunburst mirror French circa 1950, 125…

Gilt Sunburst Mirror, French 1950, 125cm Diameter

An impressive gilt metal sunburst mirror French circa 1950, 125 cm diameter

Pair of wall mirrors pair of aesthetics movement wall mirrors…

Aesthetics Movement Wall Mirrors with Carved Wood and Brass

Pair of wall mirrors pair of aesthetics movement wall mirrors with original glass carved wood with brass details Australia c1890s. 84 cm high, 62 cm wide, 3 cm deep

Wall mirror Peirced metal frame Italy, c. 1940s. 71 cm high, 54…

Italian Pierced Metal Wall Mirror, 1940s

Wall mirror Peirced metal frame Italy, c. 1940s. 71 cm high, 54 cm wide, 2 cm deep

Antique French cushion mirror with brass floral borders, approx…

French Brass Floral Cushion Mirror (9 words)

Antique French cushion mirror with brass floral borders, approx 61 cm x 36 cm

Antique French repousse brass surround cushion mirror

French Brass Cushion Mirror with Repousse Surround

Antique French repousse brass surround cushion mirror

A pressed brass and glass cushion wall mirror, Flemish 19th…

Flemish Brass and Glass Wall Mirror

A pressed brass and glass cushion wall mirror, Flemish 19th century, 85 cm high, 55 cm wide

A good repousse brass, glass and ebony cushion wall mirror,…

Flemish Repousse Wall Mirror with Ebony Cushion

A good repousse brass, glass and ebony cushion wall mirror, Flemish 18 th /19 th century, 133 cm high, 78 cm wide

A George I carved giltwood landscape mirror, circa 1710, the…

Carved Giltwood Landscape Mirror with Candle Sconces

A George I carved giltwood landscape mirror, circa 1710, the Iater triple plates within a strap work leaf carved frame, flanked by scrolling acanthus leaves, surmounted by griffin heads, with gilt brass candle sconce sockets, 61 cm high, 131 cm wide

A large Regency circular giltwood Girandole, the circular…

Regency Giltwood Circular Girandole with Brass Sconces

A large Regency circular giltwood Girandole, the circular mirror emanating four brass sconces, surmounted by an elaborate foliate and scrollwork crest, 125 x 108 cm total height and width

Decorative embossed brass wall mirror

Embossed Brass Wall Mirror

Decorative embossed brass wall mirror

Antique European repousse brass cushion mirror, scrolling crest…

European Repousse Brass Cushion Mirror with Baccus Figure

Antique European repousse brass cushion mirror, scrolling crest showing a Baccus figure on C scrolls,approx 77 cm high, 46 cm

Antique French repousse brass cushion mirror

French Repousse Brass Cushion Mirror

Antique French repousse brass cushion mirror

A gilt metal sunflower form wall mirror French, circa 1950…

Gilt Sunflower Wall Mirror, French 1950, 86-90cm Diameter

A gilt metal sunflower form wall mirror French, circa 1950 diameter 86-90 cm

A repousse brass and original crimson velvet cushion wall…

18th Century Italian Repousse Brass Velvet Cushion Wall Mirror

A repousse brass and original crimson velvet cushion wall mirror Italian, 18th century 112 cm high, 64 cm wide

Pair of decorative brass mirrors. Height 940 width 46 cm.…

Brass Mirrors from Mollies Boutique Hotel

Pair of decorative brass mirrors. Height 940 width 46 cm. Provenance: from Mollies Boutique Hotel, Auckland

A French Art Deco lozenge shaped wrought iron mirror, circa…

A French Art Deco lozenge shaped wrought iron mirror, circa 1930s. The oval bevelled mirror set within an open work black frame well decorated with roses, foliage and scrolling motifs. Height 100 cm. Width 55.5 cm

Antique French wall mirror with pressed metal surround, 84 x 45…

French Pressed Metal Wall Mirror, 84x45cm

Antique French wall mirror with pressed metal surround, 84 x 45 cm approx.

A French gilt bronze and white stone mounted table mirror,…

French Gilt Bronze & Stone Table Mirror, 1870

A French gilt bronze and white stone mounted table mirror, circa 1870, 45 cm high, 50 cm wide

A French rococo revival brass framed mirror, the crest with…

French Rococo Brass Framed Mirror with Campana Crest

A French rococo revival brass framed mirror, the crest with campana and fruit moulding surrounded by scrolls, 106 cm high

An Art Nouveau bronze Japonaise dragon mirror, circa 1900.,…

Art Nouveau Dragon Mirror

An Art Nouveau bronze Japonaise dragon mirror, circa 1900., probably French, the solid bronze easel back mirror of cushion form with an asymmetrically positioned bevelled glass, applied dragon and trailing floral motifs in relief to two corners, one with…

Antique French brass cushion Mirror, approx 95 cm x 59 cm

French Brass Cushion Mirror - Antique (95cm x 59cm)

Antique French brass cushion Mirror, approx 95 cm x 59 cm

An oval gilt metal mounted mirror, French, circa 1920, 50 cm…

Gilt Oval French Mirror, 1920

An oval gilt metal mounted mirror, French, circa 1920, 50 cm high, 43 cm wide

A small brass repousse mirror embellished with shell and floral…

French Brass Repousse Mirror with Shell & Floral Decoration

A small brass repousse mirror embellished with shell and floral decoration, French, 19th century, 56 cm high, 33 cm wide

An antique brass repousse cushion mirror, 19th century, a…

Antique Brass Repousse Cushion Mirror

An antique brass repousse cushion mirror, 19th century, a central bevelled glass surrounded by canted glass panels set within a richly embellished repousse frame with palmette and vegetal borders, with floral embellished corners and surmounted by an…

An unusual cast iron and brass nautical wall mirror, French,…

French Nautical Wall Mirror with Brass and Cast Iron

An unusual cast iron and brass nautical wall mirror, French, 19th century, 36 cm high, 25 cm wide

A pair of cut mirror glass and bronze wall lights, Italian,…

Italian Bronze and Mirror Wall Lights (1900)

A pair of cut mirror glass and bronze wall lights, Italian, circa 1900, mirror 53 cm high, 25.5 cm wide, 15.5 cm deep

French gilt cast bronze mirror, approx 55 cm x 33 cm

French Gilt Bronze Mirror - 55x33cm

French gilt cast bronze mirror, approx 55 cm x 33 cm

An impressive gilt metal flowerhead form circualar wall mirror,…

Gilt Metal Flower Wall Mirror - 122cm Diameter

An impressive gilt metal flowerhead form circualar wall mirror, 122 cm diameter

A Flemish embossed brass and tortoiseshell cushion front mirror,…

Flemish Brass and Tortoiseshell Mirror (19th Century)

A Flemish embossed brass and tortoiseshell cushion front mirror, 19th century, 123 x 101 cm

Antique mid 19th century French repousse brass and ebonized…

French Repousse Brass Mirror with Ebonized Slip Cushion

Antique mid 19th century French repousse brass and ebonized slip cushion mirror, approx 138 cm high, 87 cm wide

A rectangular pierced brass wall bracket mirror with two hinged…

Brass Wall Mirror with Hinged Candle Sconces

A rectangular pierced brass wall bracket mirror with two hinged candle sconces, 40 x 20 cm

French Gothic revival cast iron Tracery, 19th century,…

French Gothic Cast Iron Mirror

French Gothic revival cast iron Tracery, 19th century, converted to a mirror, height 174 cm width 100 cm. Provenance: The Country Trader. Private collection, 54 Park Street Spa, Sydney,

A Louis XV style gilt metal marble top console and mirror, 20th…

Gilt Metal Console and Mirror Set

A Louis XV style gilt metal marble top console and mirror, 20th century, the console 81 cm high, 86 cm wide, 35 cm deep

A brass mounted convex wall mirror in the form of a ship's…

19th Century Ship's Wheel Wall Mirror

A brass mounted convex wall mirror in the form of a ship's wheel, English, 19th century, approximately 58 cm wide

An antique French style overmantel mirror, the rectangular…

French-style Bevelled Overmantel Mirror with Metal Pediment

An antique French style overmantel mirror, the rectangular centre framed by eight smaller panels, all bevelled, dark bronze type finish, the scrolling metal pediment including a plaster urn detail. 158 x 103 cm

A contemporary 'starburst' mirror, the convex circular mirror…

Brass Starburst Mirror

A contemporary 'starburst' mirror, the convex circular mirror framed by 89 radiating slender brass tubes of varying lengths. Diameter 92 cm

A Flemish cushion fronted wall mirror with brass Trimming. 94…

Flemish Brass Trimmed Wall Mirror

A Flemish cushion fronted wall mirror with brass Trimming. 94 cm high, 58.5 cm wide

Victorian/Edwardian Arts and Crafts convex mirror, with a brass…

Arts and Crafts Brass Roundels Convex Mirror

Victorian/Edwardian Arts and Crafts convex mirror, with a brass frame and roundels, 48 cm diameter. c1900

A French giltwood convex mirror, mid 19th century crested with…

Giltwood French Convex Mirror with Cupid & Dolphins

A French giltwood convex mirror, mid 19th century crested with gilded cupid and dolphins, brass candle sconces to each side, 95 cm high and 103 cm wide

A pair of sculptured brass oval mirrored girandoles. 35 cm high.

Brass Girandoles with Mirrored Ovals

A pair of sculptured brass oval mirrored girandoles. 35 cm high.

French Art Deco mirror, c. 1920, in the style of Edgar Brandt,…

French Art Deco Wrought Iron Mirror Plate

French Art Deco mirror, c. 1920, in the style of Edgar Brandt, wrought iron and mirror plate, height 166 cm width 151 cm. Provenance: John Playfoot Fine Art, Melbourne, 2004. Private Collection, Sydney

Antique French repousse brass girandole, showing a central mask…

French Brass Girandole with Repousse Mask Head

Antique French repousse brass girandole, showing a central mask head, 50 cm high, 45 cm wide

Antique French cushion mirror, ebonized wood with repousse…

French Repousse Cushion Mirror, Ebonized Wood, 67x105cm

Antique French cushion mirror, ebonized wood with repousse metal, 67 cm x 105 cm

A brass frame bevelled wall mirror early 20th century, height…

Brass Bevelled Wall Mirror, Early 20th Century

A brass frame bevelled wall mirror early 20th century, height 96 cm, width 30 cm

Pressed metal Flemish mirror late 19th century, with fruit &…

Flemish Fruit & Foliate Mirror

Pressed metal Flemish mirror late 19th century, with fruit & foliate decorations, ebonised borders, height 137 cm, width 87 cm

An Art Deco wrought iron wall mirror, circa 1930, the diamond…

Art Deco Wrought Iron Wall Mirror

An Art Deco wrought iron wall mirror, circa 1930, the diamond shaped mirror with a textured frame enclosing scrolling vegetal, motifs and centred with a diagonally set square glass set within a bubble, textured frame, length 81 cm, width 42 cm

A wrought iron Art Deco wall mirror, circa 1930s, diamond…

Art Deco Bubble Mirror with Vegetal Detailing

A wrought iron Art Deco wall mirror, circa 1930s, diamond shaped with a diagonally set bevelled glass set within with a bubble, textured frame surmounted by a pierced 'V' shaped frame enclosing vegetal, sprays and terminating in key fret details, length…

A silver plated metal framed mirror inlaid with bone and wood…

Bone and Wood Inlaid Silver Plated Mirror

A silver plated metal framed mirror inlaid with bone and wood decoration, 100 x 48 cm

An oval brass wall mirror with a filigree border, 69 x 48 cm

Filigree Oval Brass Wall Mirror - 69x48cm

An oval brass wall mirror with a filigree border, 69 x 48 cm

A French floral decorated gilt bronze mirror, 65 cm high.

French Floral Gilt Bronze Mirror, 65 cm

A French floral decorated gilt bronze mirror, 65 cm high.

A French gilded wrought iron mirror circa 1950 116 cm high, 70…

French Gilded Wrought Iron Mirror, 1950

A French gilded wrought iron mirror circa 1950 116 cm high, 70 cm wide

Chinese carved wood wall mirror carved blossoms decoration to…

Chinese Carved Wood Wall Mirror with Blossom Decoration

Chinese carved wood wall mirror carved blossoms decoration to each side of central mirror, brass hanging brackets, length 92 cm, total.

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.

A decorative gilt metal framed wall mirror with floral design

Floral Gilt Wall Mirror

A decorative gilt metal framed wall mirror with floral design

A pair of Renaissance style brass two branch wall mirror lights,…

Brass Renaissance Wall Mirror Lights, Italian 19th Century

A pair of Renaissance style brass two branch wall mirror lights, Italian 19th century with bevelled rectangular mirrors, height 40 cm

An Italianate gilt metal rectangular bevelled mirror with…

Italianate Gilt Metal Mask Mirror, French 1900

An Italianate gilt metal rectangular bevelled mirror with scrolling mask pediments, French circa 1900, height 90 cm, width 57 cm

A Flemish Baroque style repousse mirror, 19th century, the…

Flemish Baroque Repousse Mirror on Oak Frame

A Flemish Baroque style repousse mirror, 19th century, the pressed brass panels mounted on oak and burr veneer frame, 65 cm wide, 6.5 cm deep, 97 cm high

Contemporary hall table with mirror made from brushed metal.…

Brushed Metal Hall Table and Mirror Set

Contemporary hall table with mirror made from brushed metal. 100 cm length, 184 cm tall and 30 cm deep. With wall attachments.

Mark Watson mirrored console; (as found, broken granite); Mild…

Mirrored Console with Granite and Steel Base

Mark Watson mirrored console; (as found, broken granite); Mild steel leg bases in solid chromed steel threaded adjustable feet, powder coated metal skirts. MDF back finished in polyurethane with bevelled mirror.; granite from Harcourt region; Australia; c…