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 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

French style gilt metal girandole

Gilt Metal French Girandole

French style gilt metal girandole

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.

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

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

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 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

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 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

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 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

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 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

A French carved oak overmantel mirror

French Oak Overmantel Mirror

A French carved oak overmantel mirror

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

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

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

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

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

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…

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 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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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 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

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 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

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 19th century French giltwood oval mirror

French Giltwood Oval Mirror, 19th Century

A 19th century French giltwood oval mirror

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

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

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

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.

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

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

Late 19th century French mirror, of rectangular form, with…

French Shell Crest Mirror with Fleur-de-lis Border

Late 19th century French mirror, of rectangular form, with carved shell crest rail and rosette background, with central arched mirror, surrounded by a scroll and fleur-de-lis border, 185 cm x 112 cm

Large French style silver gilt and gilt framed mirror, with…

French Style Gilt Mirror with Bevelled Glass

Large French style silver gilt and gilt framed mirror, with bevelled edge glass, 167 cm high, 118 cm wide

A French Louis Philippe Gothic Revival mirror, the rectangular…

Louis Philippe Gothic Revival Mirror with Gilt Pilasters

A French Louis Philippe Gothic Revival mirror, the rectangular plate within ebonized and arcading frame, surmounted by an arched top with gilt, flanked gilt gesso and pilasters. 70 cm high, 43 cm wide.

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…

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 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 French Art Deco wrought iron over-mantel mirror, 108 x 100 cm

French Art Deco Wrought Iron Mirror

A French Art Deco wrought iron over-mantel mirror, 108 x 100 cm

An unusual gothic revival circular convex wall mirror, French,…

French Gothic Revival Circular Wall Mirror, 1865

An unusual gothic revival circular convex wall mirror, French, circa 1865. 53 cm diameter

A giltwood sunburst wall mirror, French circa 1940 wall mirror…

French Giltwood Sunburst Wall Mirror, 1940s - 65cm Diameter

A giltwood sunburst wall mirror, French circa 1940 wall mirror 65 cm diameter

Superb French gilt and gesso over mantle mirror, of handsome…

French Gilt & Gesso Mantle Mirror with Classical Bouquet Swags

Superb French gilt and gesso over mantle mirror, of handsome proportions, set with a large central rectangular mirror, surmounted with a pediment frieze displaying a classical bouquet swags, flanked by a pair of ribbonned columns, 155 cm x150 cm

19th century French trumeau mirror, of rectangular form,…

French Trumeau Mirror with Courting Lovers Painting

19th century French trumeau mirror, of rectangular form, featuring circular hand painted panel depicting courting lovers in a landscape, surrounded by carved and gilded bow and wreath, set above rectangular bevelled edge mirror, with foliate molded…

Antique French gilt wood cushion mirror, 134 cm high

French Gilt Wood Cushion Mirror - 134cm High

Antique French gilt wood cushion mirror, 134 cm high

Antique French gilt wood surround oval mirror, 99 cm high

French Gilt Oval Mirror, 99cm High

Antique French gilt wood surround oval mirror, 99 cm high

Antique French gilt surround mirror, 19th century, 81 cm x 64 cm

19th Century French Gilt Mirror, 81cm x 64cm

Antique French gilt surround mirror, 19th century, 81 cm x 64 cm

Pair of antique French girandoles (2)

Antique French Girandoles (Pair)

Pair of antique French girandoles (2)

Antique French gilt surround mirror, displaying a floral…

Floral Gilt French Mirror - 119x85cm

Antique French gilt surround mirror, displaying a floral central crest joined by floral swags, 119 cm high, 85 cm wide

Antique French Henri II carved oak cushion mirror, with carved…

Henri II Oak Mirror with Lion Crest

Antique French Henri II carved oak cushion mirror, with carved crest with two lions, 110 x 90 cm

Antique early 19th century French giltwood pier mirror, green…

French Giltwood Pier Mirror with Green Painted Decoration

Antique early 19th century French giltwood pier mirror, green infill painted decoration, 116c m x 71 cm

Antique French giltwood and gesso cushion mirror, fitted with…

French Giltwood Cushion Mirror with Scrolling Foliage

Antique French giltwood and gesso cushion mirror, fitted with scrolling foliage to the crest, approx 120 cm high, 76 cm wide

A giltwood sunburst mirror, French, circa 1940 45 cm high, 45…

French Giltwood Sunburst Mirror, 1940

A giltwood sunburst mirror, French, circa 1940 45 cm high, 45 cm wide

A gilt-wood plate mirror, French, 18th century, 66 cm high, 50…

18th Century French Gilt-Wood Plate Mirror

A gilt-wood plate mirror, French, 18th century, 66 cm high, 50 cm wide

An Art Deco silver plated opalescent glass and ivory mirror…

Art Deco Opalescent Glass Wall Light

An Art Deco silver plated opalescent glass and ivory mirror wall light, French, circa 1905. 45 cm high, 60 cm wide

A Louis XV style foliate decorated composit over-mantel mirror.…

Foliate Louis XV Over-Mantel Mirror

A Louis XV style foliate decorated composit over-mantel mirror. 164 cm x 110 cm

Antique late 19th century French Louis XVI style painted and…

French Louis XVI Style Painted Mirror

Antique late 19th century French Louis XVI style painted and gilt decorated mirror, 165 cm high, 112 cm wide

Pier mirror French provincial design, with wreath and floral…

French Provincial Pier Mirror with Gilt Decorations

Pier mirror French provincial design, with wreath and floral basket gilt decorations, on painted white frame, 150 x 90 cm