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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Antique French repousse brass surround cushion mirror

French Brass Cushion Mirror with Repousse Surround

Antique French repousse brass surround cushion mirror

French trumeau mirror, approx 253 cm high, 97 cm wide

French Trumeau Mirror - 253 x 97 cm

French trumeau mirror, approx 253 cm high, 97 cm wide

A most attractive 19th century French giltwood and gesso…

French Giltwood Overmantle Mirror, 19th Century

A most attractive 19th century French giltwood and gesso overmantle mirror

A French gilt framed overmantel mirror with ornate carved top,…

19th Century French Gilt Framed Overmantel Mirror

A French gilt framed overmantel mirror with ornate carved top, 19th century, 136 high, 71 cm wide

Louis XV style gilt mirror, the oval bevelled plate surmounted…

Gilt Louis XV Style Oval Mirror

Louis XV style gilt mirror, the oval bevelled plate surmounted by carved ribbon decoration within a gadrooned border, with carved decoration below. Provenance: Giltwood Antiques, purchased 1980. 119 cm high.

Vintage French trumeau mirror, with painted panel to top…

French Trumeau Mirror with Romanic Scene

Vintage French trumeau mirror, with painted panel to top showing a Romanic scene, 170 cm x 116 cm

Antique French gilt surround mirror, C scroll and foliate crest,…

French Gilt Mirror with C Scroll and Foliate Crest

Antique French gilt surround mirror, C scroll and foliate crest, approx 149 cm high, 83 cm wide

Antique French oval gilt surround mirror, with applied floral…

French Gilt Oval Mirror with Floral Crest

Antique French oval gilt surround mirror, with applied floral crest, approx 100 cm high, 68 cm wide

Antique late 18th/ early 19th century French gilt wood mirror,…

French Gilt Wood Mirror, Late 18th/Early 19th Century

Antique late 18th/ early 19th century French gilt wood mirror, 92 cm high

A 19th century French giltwood oval mirror

French Giltwood Oval Mirror, 19th Century

A 19th century French giltwood oval mirror

A Louis XV carved gilt wood mirror, 18th century, 70 cm high,…

18th Century Louis XV Gilt Wood Mirror

A Louis XV carved gilt wood mirror, 18th century, 70 cm high, 46 cm wide

A French rococo style mirror in gilded bronze frame, mid 19th…

French Rococo Gilded Bronze Mirror, Mid-19th Century

A French rococo style mirror in gilded bronze frame, mid 19th century, 81 x 55 cm

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 gilt wood and gesso over mantle mirror with central ribbon…

French Gilt Wood Mantle Mirror with Flower Pod Mount

A gilt wood and gesso over mantle mirror with central ribbon and flower pod mount, French, 19th century, 122 cm high, 78 cm wide

A French 19th century gilded over mantel mirror decorated with…

Floral Urn Gilded Over Mantel Mirror

A French 19th century gilded over mantel mirror decorated with urn and floral relief.

A Louis XV style walnut mantle mirror, late 19th century, the…

Louis XV Walnut Mantle Mirror

A Louis XV style walnut mantle mirror, late 19th century, the arching crest with a carved rocaille embellishment, the original bevelled, glass surrounded by a stepped, channel grooved and pulvinated frame, height 153 cm, width 100 cm

A French Louis XV style giltwood mirror. 125 cm high, 83 cm…

Louis XV Giltwood Mirror - 125x83cm

A French Louis XV style giltwood mirror. 125 cm high, 83 cm wide.

A French walnut and marble top console table and tall console…

French Walnut Console Table with Marble Top & Mirror

A French walnut and marble top console table and tall console mirror. 216 cm high.

A 19th century French over-mantle mirror, the arch rectangular…

French C-Scroll Over-Mantle Mirror with Cabochon, 19th Century

A 19th century French over-mantle mirror, the arch rectangular plate surrounded within c-scroll decoration surmounted with a cabochon. 90 cm high 130 cm wide

A provincial carved oak wall mirror, French, 18th century. 43…

18th Century French Carved Oak Wall Mirror

A provincial carved oak wall mirror, French, 18th century. 43 cm high, 40 cm wide.

A gilt gesso oval girandole mirror, English in the French style,…

Gilt Girandole Mirror, English 19th Century

A gilt gesso oval girandole mirror, English in the French style, 19th century, 107 cm high

19th century French giltwood overmantel mirror with original…

French Giltwood Overmantel Mirror with Original Plate Glass

19th century French giltwood overmantel mirror with original plate glass mirror (regilded frame)

French small pier mirror, circa 1800, 68 x 39 cm

French Pier Mirror, 1800, 68 x 39 cm

French small pier mirror, circa 1800, 68 x 39 cm

Antique French late 18th/early 19th century painted and gilt…

Painted and Gilt French Pier Mirror

Antique French late 18th/early 19th century painted and gilt framed pier mirror, 87 cm high, 58 cm wide

A peach and clear glass wall mirror, French circa 1940, 67 cm…

French Peach Glass Wall Mirror, 1940s

A peach and clear glass wall mirror, French circa 1940, 67 cm high, 54.5 cm wide

An antique French gilt mirror

French Gilt Antique Mirror

An antique French gilt mirror

A French 19th century oval gilded mirror with foliate…

19th Century French Gilded Oval Mirror with Foliate Design

A French 19th century oval gilded mirror with foliate decoration, 104 cm high, 65 cm wide.

A Trumeau mirror in Louis XV style, with a painted panel of…

Louis XV Trumeau Mirror with Painted Panel and Gilt Frame

A Trumeau mirror in Louis XV style, with a painted panel of 18th century figures above a rectangular plate within a gilt frame surmounted with carved ribbon decoration, 120 cm high, 61 cm wide

Small antique French Louis XVI style mirror, cast gilt…

Louis XVI Style Gilt Mirror, 75 x 57 cm

Small antique French Louis XVI style mirror, cast gilt decoration to the crest and frame edge, 75 cm high, 57 cm wide

Vintage French trumeau mirror, painted and gilt surround frame,…

French Trumeau Mirror with Painted and Gilt Frame

Vintage French trumeau mirror, painted and gilt surround frame, approx 168 cm high, 97 cm wide

French style bevelled edge wall mirror, approx 116 cm high, 78…

French Bevelled Wall Mirror - 116 x 78 cm

French style bevelled edge wall mirror, approx 116 cm high, 78 cm wide

A 19th century French gilt plaster pier mirror, the top panel…

French Gilt Plaster Pier Mirror with Dog and Cherubs

A 19th century French gilt plaster pier mirror, the top panel with relief cartouche plaque of a large dog and two cherubs in floral, wreath and ribbon frame. 188 x 83 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 large French giltwood mirror, late 19th century, the…

French Giltwood Mirror with Leaf Tip Border

A large French giltwood mirror, late 19th century, the rectangular mirror with a leaf tip border and beaded trim. 180.5 cm x 99 cm

A Louis XV style pierced and carved giltwood rectangular mirror,…

Louis XV Giltwood Rectangular Mirror

A Louis XV style pierced and carved giltwood rectangular mirror, 138 cm high, 72 cm wide

A good quality cut glass wall mirror, French, circa 1930. 79 cm…

French Cut Glass Wall Mirror, 1930s

A good quality cut glass wall mirror, French, circa 1930. 79 cm high, 50 cm wide

A French carved oak cushion fronted mirror 150 cm high, 96 cm…

French Oak Carved Mirror - 150cm x 96cm

A French carved oak cushion fronted mirror 150 cm high, 96 cm wide

A small French giltwood mirror 48 cm high, 30 cm wide

French Giltwood Mirror, 48x30cm

A small French giltwood mirror 48 cm high, 30 cm wide

A French carved and gilt framed girandole mirror, 19th century,…

French gilt girandole mirror with floral decoration

A French carved and gilt framed girandole mirror, 19th century, the narrow upright rectangular plate within a cabochon-moulded frame surmounted with a foliate crest above a shallow shelf and a pair of curving arms, each supporting a single light, with…

Antique French oval gilt framed mirror, scrolling crest, 113 cm…

French gilt oval mirror with scrolling crest

Antique French oval gilt framed mirror, scrolling crest, 113 cm high, 74 cm wide

A French rococo revival gilded mantle mirror, circa 1880s-90s,…

French Rococo Gilded Mantle Mirror with Rocaille Crest

A French rococo revival gilded mantle mirror, circa 1880s-90s, the arching mirror with a beaded and moulded frame and a rocaille crest, height 156 cm, width 102 cm

Antique French oval gilt gesso mirror, approx 80 cm x 68 cm

French Gilt Oval Mirror - Antique

Antique French oval gilt gesso mirror, approx 80 cm x 68 cm

A French Louis XVI style ornately carved mirror and matching…

Louis XVI Mirror and Console Set

A French Louis XVI style ornately carved mirror and matching console table

A French Empire style bevel edged and gilt mirror

Gilt Bevel Mirror in French Empire Style

A French Empire style bevel edged and gilt mirror

Fine French gilt surround mirror, decorated to the crest with a…

French Gilt Crested Mirror (9 words)

Fine French gilt surround mirror, decorated to the crest with a C scroll, 170 cm high, 103 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 carved giltwood and painted circular wall mirror in the…

Empire-style Giltwood Wall Mirror with Wreath & Torch

A carved giltwood and painted circular wall mirror in the Empire style, French circa 1900, with wreath and torch and arrow embellishment. Height 75 cm, width 47 cm

An Art Deco floral carved giltwood wall mirror, French circa…

Art Deco Giltwood Floral Wall Mirror with Tassels

An Art Deco floral carved giltwood wall mirror, French circa 1925 with tassel details, height 56 cm, width 84 cm

A French carved and gilt framed wall mirror, 19th century and…

French gilt-framed mirror, 19th century

A French carved and gilt framed wall mirror, 19th century and later. Height 167 cm. Width 118 cm

Large antique French gilt gesso framed mirror, 180 cm high, 125…

French Gilt Gesso Framed Mirror - Antique, Large

Large antique French gilt gesso framed mirror, 180 cm high, 125 cm wide

Antique French Gilt and black painted mirror, Napoleon III…

French Napoleon III Gilt Mirror

Antique French Gilt and black painted mirror, Napoleon III period, approx 137 cm x 80 cm

A 19th century wall mirror of French style with ivory paint…

French-style Ivory Wall Mirror with Carved Decoration

A 19th century wall mirror of French style with ivory paint finish and leaf, flower and scroll carved decoration in the French manner. Width 54 cm, height overall 102 cm

A French carved oak overmantel mirror

French Oak Overmantel Mirror

A French carved oak overmantel mirror

A Louis XV style gilded salon mirror, 20th century, 126 cm high,…

Gilded Louis XV style salon mirror, 20th century

A Louis XV style gilded salon mirror, 20th century, 126 cm high, 61 cm wide

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

French 19th century classical style gilt mirror, approx 72 cm…

French 19th Century Gilt Mirror - 72x43cm

French 19th century classical style gilt mirror, approx 72 cm high, 43 cm wide

A late 19th century French gilded girandole mirror with candle…

Gilded French Girandole Mirror with Candle Sconces

A late 19th century French gilded girandole mirror with candle sconces

Antique French oval giltwood mirror, decorated with ribbon tie…

French Giltwood Mirror with Ribbon Tie

Antique French oval giltwood mirror, decorated with ribbon tie to top, approx 78 cm high, 59 cm wide

Restored French Napoleon III mirror, black and gilt trim,…

French Napoleon III Mirror: Restored Black & Gilt Trim

Restored French Napoleon III mirror, black and gilt trim, approx. 133 cm x 88 cm

A small pair of French convex mirrors in gilt metal frames,…

19th Century French Gilt Metal Convex Mirrors (10 words)

A small pair of French convex mirrors in gilt metal frames, 19th century, 18 cm diameter

Good quality French gilt surround trumeau, approx 110 cm high,…

French Gilt Trumeau, 110cm x 47cm

Good quality French gilt surround trumeau, approx 110 cm high, 47 cm wide

A French gilt mirror, with scroll detail, mid 19th century,…

19th Century French Gilt Mirror with Scroll Detail

A French gilt mirror, with scroll detail, mid 19th century, break to one section, 90 x 40 cm

Antique French gilt wood surround mirror, double C scroll crest,…

French Gilt Wood Mirror with Double C Scroll Crest

Antique French gilt wood surround mirror, double C scroll crest, approx 98 cm x 68 cm

A French walnut rectangular wall mirror with carved floral…

Floral Carved French Walnut Wall Mirror

A French walnut rectangular wall mirror with carved floral decoration above. 150 cm high, 100 cm wide

A decorative modern wall mirror of French style, lavishly…

French Gilded Oval Wall Mirror with Floral Decoration

A decorative modern wall mirror of French style, lavishly gilded, sectional glass, central oval panel, the decoration of garlands of flowers, leaves and scrolls. 130 x 105 cm

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

Vintage French trumeau mirror, 110 cm high, 80 cm wide

French Trumeau Mirror, Vintage 110x80cm

Vintage French trumeau mirror, 110 cm high, 80 cm wide

An early 19th century French girandole garniture, figural gilt…

French Figural Girandole Candelabrum with Crystal Drops

An early 19th century French girandole garniture, figural gilt metal, comprising a three light candelabrum, hung with crystal drops. The body each depicting a courting in a close embrace, raised on rectangular marble bases. Height 47 cm.

French style gilt metal girandole

Gilt Metal French Girandole

French style gilt metal girandole

A 19th century French mirror, the gilded frame with stylised…

A 19th century French mirror, the gilded frame with stylised fleur-de-lis and flowers to the top with smaller decoration to the base, the frame with etched floral decoration, beveled mirror. Old damage and repairs. 54 x 80 cm.

19th century French trumeau mirror, gilt on timber, with inset…

French Gilt Trumeau Mirror with Wreath Decoration

19th century French trumeau mirror, gilt on timber, with inset panel decorated with wreath below a stepped pediment cornice with ball decoration, a/f (losses), height 103 x width 70 cm

A small Louis XVI style carved and gilded wall mirror, French,…

Louis XVI Style Gilded Wall Mirror, French, 19th Century

A small Louis XVI style carved and gilded wall mirror, French, early 19th century, 70 cm high, 38 cm wide

Original 19th century French giltwood girandole, oval mirror…

French Giltwood Girandole with Oval Mirror and Sconces

Original 19th century French giltwood girandole, oval mirror with sconces below (requiring restoration)

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 French oval giltwood mirror. Having foliate decoration. 98 x…

French Giltwood Oval Mirror with Foliate Decoration

A French oval giltwood mirror. Having foliate decoration. 98 x 71 cm.

A James Salmond French style mirror & gilt edge chest of four…

French Style Mirror & Gilt Chest of Drawers

A James Salmond French style mirror & gilt edge chest of four drawers, 79 x 109 x 79 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 carved giltwood circular, French, circa 1900 convex wall…

Giltwood French Wall Mirror with Ribbon Sash

A carved giltwood circular, French, circa 1900 convex wall mirror with ribbon sash finial

An oval gilt framed wall mirror, circa 1900, the French gilt…

French Oval Gilt Wood Wall Mirror, circa 1900

An oval gilt framed wall mirror, circa 1900, the French gilt wood framed mirror with bevelled edge and fine raised rose flower and leaf decoration. Length 76 cm, width 67 cm

Antique French 19th century pier mirror, ribboned tied crest,…

French 19th Century Pier Mirror with Ribbon Crest

Antique French 19th century pier mirror, ribboned tied crest, approx 76 cm high, 55 cm wide

Antique French repousse brass cushion mirror

French Repousse Brass Cushion Mirror

Antique French repousse brass cushion mirror

Antique French painted and gilt gesso waisted shape mirror,…

French Gilt Gesso Waisted Mirror (87x66cm)

Antique French painted and gilt gesso waisted shape mirror, approx 87 cm high, 66 cm wide

Antique French carved walnut surround cushion mirror, approx…

French Walnut Carved Mirror Surround

Antique French carved walnut surround cushion mirror, approx 127 cm high, 80 cm wide, 8 cm deep

Circa 1960s. Made in England. A plaster frame with oeil de…

Circa 1960s. Made in England. A plaster frame with oeil de sorcire mirror. Some hairline in cracks to the frame. Sunburst mirrors date back to Louis XIV, known as the 'Sun king' diameter 70 cm

Large French style wall mirror, approx. 187 cm x 126 cm

French-inspired Oversized Wall Mirror

Large French style wall mirror, approx. 187 cm x 126 cm

A small French giltwood overmantel mirror, the pediment of…

French Giltwood Overmantel Mirror with Rose Pediment

A small French giltwood overmantel mirror, the pediment of roses, the sides decorated with gilded tassels. 50 x 88 cm.

A large French Empire style silver gilt mirror, with a pierced…

French Empire Silver Gilt Mirror with Wreath Finial

A large French Empire style silver gilt mirror, with a pierced wreath finial, 134 cm high 83 cm wide

French style green and gild painted over-mantel mirror. Height…

Green and Gild French Over-Mantel Mirror

French style green and gild painted over-mantel mirror. Height 209 cm, width 106 cm.

A French gilt overmantel mirror, circa 1920, the rectangular…

French Gilt Rose Mirror

A French gilt overmantel mirror, circa 1920, the rectangular wood and gesso gilt frame with arched top, surmounted with fine raised rose flower and leaf decoration, with original bevelled edge mirror. Length 133 cm, width 80 cm

French rococo style gilt console table & mirror, the console…

Gilt Rococo Console Table & Matching Mirror

French rococo style gilt console table & mirror, the console decorated in faux marble above elaborate acanthus scrolling, pierced apron and stretcher base, raised on four fluted cabriole legs with scrolled feet, height 92 width 150 cm, the mirror of…

Vintage French gilt mirror, decorated with pierced garlands of…

French Flower Gilt Mirror - 113cm x 75cm

Vintage French gilt mirror, decorated with pierced garlands of flowers, 113 cm high, 75 cm wide

Antique arched design French gilt surround mirror, 105 cm high,…

French Gilt Arched Mirror, 105x70cm

Antique arched design French gilt surround mirror, 105 cm high, 70 cm wide

French antique 18th century 'C' scroll gesso & giltwood framed…

18th Century French Giltwood Mirror

French antique 18th century 'C' scroll gesso & giltwood framed mirror, approx 61 cm high, 31 cm wide

Vintage French trumeau mirror, approx 150 cm x 88 cm

Vintage French Trumeau Mirror - 150cm x 88cm

Vintage French trumeau mirror, approx 150 cm x 88 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

A French gilt framed mirror, the pediment of scrolling leaves…

French Gilt Mirror with Scrolling Pediment

A French gilt framed mirror, the pediment of scrolling leaves and florals with a stylised leaf centrepiece, tapers in at the base, replacement mirror. 76 cm x 115 cm.