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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An Henri II style oak mantle mirror, later 19th century, with a…

Henri II Style Oak Mantle Mirror

An Henri II style oak mantle mirror, later 19th century, with a broken arch enclosing an urn form finial and embellished with turned, spindles and relief carved ornaments, the rectangular bevelled glass flanked, by pairs of fluted and turned pillars,…

A black & gilt timber framed wall mirror, 141 x 111 cm

Gilt-framed Black Wall Mirror, 141 x 111 cm

A black & gilt timber framed wall mirror, 141 x 111 cm

A transitional style gilded wall mirror, rectangular with a…

Gilded Shell Wall Mirror

A transitional style gilded wall mirror, rectangular with a mirrored surround and a high profile pierced and moulded shell and vegetal frame, the concave outer profile with bead border, length 701 cm, width 58 cm

A carved giltwood wall mirror, 40 x 40 cm

Giltwood Carved Wall Mirror - 40 x 40 cm

A carved giltwood wall mirror, 40 x 40 cm

A carved gilt-wood oval wall mirror with shell and leaf border,…

Gilt-wood Oval Mirror with Shell and Leaf Border

A carved gilt-wood oval wall mirror with shell and leaf border, 40 cm high

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

A gilt-wood and painted panel trumeau wall mirror French circa…

A gilt-wood and painted panel trumeau wall mirror French circa 1820 86 cm high, 53.5 cm wide, 3 cm deep, French circa 1820, 86 cm high, 53.5 cm wide, 3 cm deep

An attractive 19th century wall mirror with hand painted faux…

Sheraton-style Faux Grained Wall Mirror with Gilt Decorations

An attractive 19th century wall mirror with hand painted faux graining and parcel gilt decorations in the Sheraton manner

Art Deco wall mirror 89.5 cm wide, 35 cm high

Art Deco Wall Mirror - 89.5cm x 35cm

Art Deco wall mirror 89.5 cm wide, 35 cm high

Retro wall mirror 61 cm diameter

Retro Round Wall Mirror - 61cm Diameter

Retro wall mirror 61 cm diameter

Decorative gilt framed over mantel mirror decorative gilt frame,…

Gilt-framed Over Mantel Mirror - Bevelled Glass - Adjustable Hanging

Decorative gilt framed over mantel mirror decorative gilt frame, bevelled glass, 82 cm X 112 cm approx...fitted for adjustable hanging, by height and width).

A gilt overmantel mirror, the moulded frame of rectangular form…

Foliate Gilt Mirror with Ceramic Bun Feet

A gilt overmantel mirror, the moulded frame of rectangular form with a gently arched upper section, with pierced and carved foliate and scroll embellishments to each lower corner and resting upon ceramic bun feet. Height 84 cm. Width 130 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…

Georgian mahogany wall mirror

Georgian Mahogany Wall Mirror

Georgian mahogany wall mirror

Chinoiserie wall mirror, 101 cm high, 55 cm wide approx

Chinoiserie Wall Mirror - 101 x 55 cm

Chinoiserie wall mirror, 101 cm high, 55 cm wide approx

Gilt framed wall mirror 88 cm x 63 cm.

Golden Reflections: 88x63cm Wall Mirror with Gilt Frame

Gilt framed wall mirror 88 cm x 63 cm.

Chinese lacquered wall display cabinet decorated lacquer to…

Chinese Lacquered Glass Door Display Cabinet

Chinese lacquered wall display cabinet decorated lacquer to door edges and sides, glass door opening to lacquered, segmented, interior, with mirror backing, height 83 cm, width 51 cm, depth 10 cm.

Italian gilt wooden wall mirror, the mirror of elliptical form…

Gilt Italian Wall Mirror with Acanthus Motifs

Italian gilt wooden wall mirror, the mirror of elliptical form with a beaded edge and ornate finial, set above demi lune shelf with acanthus motifs and lower spire, total height 59 cm x width 23 cm

Louis XV style gilt wall mirror, with carved acanthus molding…

Gilt Acanthus Wall Mirror - 80cm Height

Louis XV style gilt wall mirror, with carved acanthus molding above bevelled glass mirror with beading, height 80 cm

A giltwood rococo style wall mirror, circa 1930s, of waisted…

Rococo Giltwood Wall Mirror, 1930s

A giltwood rococo style wall mirror, circa 1930s, of waisted form with a carved pierced crest and vegetal flourishes to the moulded frame, length 84 cm, width 52 cm

Persian painted and inlaid wall mirror, set with central mirror,…

Persian Inlaid Wall Mirror with Horseback Figures

Persian painted and inlaid wall mirror, set with central mirror, flanked by a pair of doors, painted with figures on horse back, surrounded by inlaid geometric motifs, 37 cm x 27 cm

An Art Deco iron wall mirror and hanging coat stand, circa…

An Art Deco iron wall mirror and hanging coat stand, circa 1930s, the square mirror in a wrought iron open frame with hammered texture, decorated with geometric and leaf motifs, supporting a hat rack and coat hooks. Length 45 cm, width 59 cm, depth 20 cm

Gilt surround rectangular wall mirror, approx 138 cm high, 90…

Gilt Rectangular Wall Mirror - 138cm x 90cm

Gilt surround rectangular wall mirror, approx 138 cm high, 90 cm wide

A gilt-framed rectangular wall mirror 105 cm high, 120 cm wide

A gilt-framed rectangular wall mirror 105 cm high, 120 cm wide

A Danish wall mirror with side lights and smoke glass. Height…

Danish Smoke Glass Wall Mirror with Side Lights

A Danish wall mirror with side lights and smoke glass. Height 57 cm. Width 77 cm

A George III style 19th century gilt wood wall mirror with the…

Gilt Wood Wall Mirror with Carved Frame and Crest

A George III style 19th century gilt wood wall mirror with the rectangular plate within a carved gilt frame with a carved crest. 56 wide

A giltwood wall mirror

Giltwood Wall Mirror

A giltwood wall mirror

Highly decorative giltwood framed wall mirror in the style of…

Giltwood Palace de Versailles-style Wall Mirror

Highly decorative giltwood framed wall mirror in the style of the Palace de Versailles

Mid-century arts and crafts wall mirror, in Nordic pine, of…

Nordic Pine Arts & Crafts Wall Mirror

Mid-century arts and crafts wall mirror, in Nordic pine, of solid construction, stamped 'Slh' verso, 129 x 63 x 10 cm

Antique gilt framed overmantel mirror 120 cm wide, 85 cm high

Antique Gilt Overmantel Mirror - 120x85cm

Antique gilt framed overmantel mirror 120 cm wide, 85 cm high

Middle Eastern decorative wall mirror with carved wood and…

Carved Wood and Metal Wall Mirror - 66cm Height

Middle Eastern decorative wall mirror with carved wood and metal decorated frame, height 66 cm.

Italian gilt and gesso wall mirror, set with a bevelled…

Italian Gilt Wall Mirror with Bird Crest Rail

Italian gilt and gesso wall mirror, set with a bevelled rectangular mirror, surrounded by a beaded and garland border, accented with a crest rail of birds, height 110 cm

Oval giltwood framed wall mirror with bevelled glass

Gilt Oval Bevelled Glass Wall Mirror

Oval giltwood framed wall mirror with bevelled glass

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

George III gilded mahogany wall mirror. Height 97 cm, width 54…

Gilded Mahogany Wall Mirror: George III (97cm x 54cm)

George III gilded mahogany wall mirror. Height 97 cm, width 54 cm.

A Victorian gilt wood over mantle mirror. 86 cm high,…

Victorian Gilt Wood Over Mantle Mirror

A Victorian gilt wood over mantle mirror. 86 cm high, approximately 130 cm wide

Wall mirror, early 20th century European with, thick gilded…

Gilded European Wall Mirror, Early 20th Century

Wall mirror, early 20th century European with, thick gilded frame, height 103 cm, width 138 cm

Heavily carved blackwood overmantle mirror in Prenzel style

Blackwood Prenzel-style Overmantle Mirror with Intricate Carvings

Heavily carved blackwood overmantle mirror in Prenzel style

Contemporary wall mirror 94 cm x 74 cm.

Modern 94x74cm Wall Mirror

Contemporary wall mirror 94 cm x 74 cm.

Vintage decorative gilded overmantle mirror decorative gilded…

Gilded Vintage Bevelled Mirror, 102cm x 80cm

Vintage decorative gilded overmantle mirror decorative gilded border, worn, to bevelled mirror, height 102 cm X 80 cm

French wall mirror, approx 90 cm x 58 cm

French Wall Mirror, 90cm x 58cm

French wall mirror, approx 90 cm x 58 cm

French faux bamboo wall mirror, approx 62 cm x 47 cm

Faux Bamboo Wall Mirror - French Style

French faux bamboo wall mirror, approx 62 cm x 47 cm

An Art Deco iron wall mirror and hanging coat stand, circa…

Art Deco Iron Mirror and Coat Stand

An Art Deco iron wall mirror and hanging coat stand, circa 1930s, the square mirror in open frame with leaf and whorl motifs, supporting a hat rack and coat hooks, height 41.5 cm, width 59.5 cm depth 20.5 cm

An ebonised gilt mantle mirror, late 19th century, the…

Ebonised Gilt Mantle Mirror, Louis XVI Style

An ebonised gilt mantle mirror, late 19th century, the rectangular mirror of Louis XVI inspiration with extended corners and decorated with rope twist trims, beading, star paterae and applied husk motifs, surmounted by an ornate pierced rocaille crest.…

Ornate giltwood framed wall mirror

Giltwood Wall Mirror with Ornate Frame

Ornate giltwood framed wall mirror

Pressed tin mirror front wall mounted brush box

Tin Mirror Brush Box Wall Mount

Pressed tin mirror front wall mounted brush box

19th century mahogany circular wall mirror, with shaped top and…

19th Century Mahogany Circular Wall Mirror with Bow Front

19th century mahogany circular wall mirror, with shaped top and bow front font,

A Georgian mahogany wall mirror carved pediment restored.…

Georgian Mahogany Wall Mirror with Carved Pediment

A Georgian mahogany wall mirror carved pediment restored. Height 95 cm. Width 53.5 cm

A Venetian style wall mirror, 20th century, the arched mirror…

Venetian Style Foliate Wall Mirror

A Venetian style wall mirror, 20th century, the arched mirror with a foliate embellished crest, having etched stencil motifs of floral sprays to the borders and crest and applied sections attached with petite lobed amber glass beads. Height 105 cm. Width…

An ornate overmantel mirror, carved floral frame coloured white.…

Floral White Overmantel Mirror - 123x80cm

An ornate overmantel mirror, carved floral frame coloured white. Height 123 cm, width 80 cm

A Chinese wall mirror in ornate carved and lacquered frame,…

Ornate Chinese Wall Mirror in Lacquered Frame

A Chinese wall mirror in ornate carved and lacquered frame, 19th/20th century, 52 x 115 cm

An oval wall mirror, 19th to early 20th century, the oval…

Vegetal Oval Wall Mirror with Floral Crest

An oval wall mirror, 19th to early 20th century, the oval bevelled glass housed within a moulded and stepped frame encrusted with vegetal motifs, a floral and fruiting arrangement to the crest, and bead details to the outer edge of cavetto, length 74 cm,…

A French painted and gilded overmantel mirror, 95 cm high, 120…

French Gilded Overmantel Mirror - 95x120 cm

A French painted and gilded overmantel mirror, 95 cm high, 120 cm wide, 12 cm deep

A Venetian style wall mirror with a segmented etched surround…

Venetian Etched Wall Mirror with Crest

A Venetian style wall mirror with a segmented etched surround and crest, 123 x 90 cm

A wall mirror, landscape with bevelled edge mirror, flanked by…

Bevelled Landscape Mirror with Carved Panels

A wall mirror, landscape with bevelled edge mirror, flanked by two carved panels. Height 43 cm, width 92.5 cm

An Edwardian Aesthetic Movement overmantel mirror, ebonised…

Ebonised Floral Overmantel Mirror

An Edwardian Aesthetic Movement overmantel mirror, ebonised paint finish with painted gilt floral decoration to the scrolling top. 51 x 96 cm.

A large silvered wood bevelled glass wall mirror, 110 cm, high…

Large Silvered Wood Bevelled Glass Wall Mirror - 110x80cm

A large silvered wood bevelled glass wall mirror, 110 cm, high 80 cm, wide

Sheraton Revival wall mirror. Marquetry shell inlay, and carved…

Sheraton Shell Inlay Wall Mirror

Sheraton Revival wall mirror. Marquetry shell inlay, and carved upper corners. 88 x 112 cm

A carved pine Arts & Crafts wall mirror, c.1900 the frame…

Arts & Crafts Pine Wall Mirror with Carved Frame

A carved pine Arts & Crafts wall mirror, c.1900 the frame carved in the Arts & Crafts/aesthetic design with a central oval silvered glass mirror. Note: with paper label verso: 'Carved by Mrs. T. H. Sharp for Melbourne Exhibition 1904', purchased Gregson's…

Decorative Chinese rosewood mirror rectangular shape with…

Chinese Rosewood Mirror with Brass Brackets and Carvings

Decorative Chinese rosewood mirror rectangular shape with stepped brass wall brackets pierced with figural and character script decoration. The frieze inset with two carved panels with pagodas and with figures on boats, 52 x 97 cm

Danish teak wall mirror, 89.5 x 35.5 cm

Danish Teak Wall Mirror - 89.5 x 35.5 cm

Danish teak wall mirror, 89.5 x 35.5 cm

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.

19th century Hungarian cast iron ornate wall mirror in the…

Hungarian Rococo Cast Iron Wall Mirror

19th century Hungarian cast iron ornate wall mirror in the rococo style stamped makers mark and Budapest to the back measures 88 cm high, 56.5 cm wide

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 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

19th century overmantel mirror with gold gesso and wood frame

Gold Gesso Overmantel Mirror from 19th Century

19th century overmantel mirror with gold gesso and wood frame

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

Decorative gilt framed overmantle mirror decorative gilt frame,…

Gilt-framed Bevel Mirror for Overmantle, 110 x 80 cm

Decorative gilt framed overmantle mirror decorative gilt frame, bevel edged mirror, 110 x 80 cm total framed dimensions.

Ornate gilt framed overmantel mirror 154 cm wide, 146 cm high

Ornate Gilt Overmantel Mirror - 154x146cm

Ornate gilt framed overmantel mirror 154 cm wide, 146 cm high

An Art Nouveau easel mirror, the wooden frame with applied…

Art Nouveau Easel Mirror with Brass and Turquoise Cabochons

An Art Nouveau easel mirror, the wooden frame with applied brass and 'Turquoise' cabochons., 40 x 27.5 cm. Can be wall mounted.

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

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

Murano overmantel mirror cut and etched with floral decoration…

Murano Floral Etched Overmantel Mirror (A/F)

Murano overmantel mirror cut and etched with floral decoration (A/F). Height 109 cm. Width 76.7 cm. Provenance: Collection of Margot Montgomery

A painted and gilt wood framed rectangular wall mirror with a…

Gilt Shell Wall Mirror, 140 x 60 cm

A painted and gilt wood framed rectangular wall mirror with a shell crest, 140 x 60 cm

Large bevelled wall mirror in ornate silvered frame, 86 cm x…

Ornate Silvered Wall Mirror - 86 x 147 cm

Large bevelled wall mirror in ornate silvered frame, 86 cm x 147 cm

Ornate French style wall mirror with ormolu and Sevres style…

French-style mirror with ormolu and Sevres inserts

Ornate French style wall mirror with ormolu and Sevres style inserts, 88 cm high, 53 cm wide

Two wall mirrors, red and yellow plastic and glass mirror,…

1970s Australian Plastic Wall Mirrors in Red and Yellow

Two wall mirrors, red and yellow plastic and glass mirror, Australia, c 1970, 70 cm high, 30 cm wide

A rectangular wall mirror in naturalistic branch carved frame,…

19th Century Naturalistic Branch Carved Wall Mirror

A rectangular wall mirror in naturalistic branch carved frame, Continental, 19th century, 98 x 65 cm

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

Large wall mirror. Ornate scrolled frame. Height 124 cm

Ornate Scrolled Wall Mirror - 124 cm Height

Large wall mirror. Ornate scrolled frame. Height 124 cm

Antique English Regency gilt over mantle mirror, approx. 64 cm…

Regency Gilt Over Mantle Mirror - 1810 Antique

Antique English Regency gilt over mantle mirror, approx. 64 cm high, 140 cm wide, circa 1810

Ebonised hand painted overmantle mirror

Hand-Painted Ebonised Overmantle Mirror

Ebonised hand painted overmantle mirror

Vintage wall mirror, the plate glass with bevelled edges and…

Bevelled Vintage Wall Mirror with Acorn and Foliage Frame

Vintage wall mirror, the plate glass with bevelled edges and acorn and foliage decorated frame

Sheraton style mahogany overmantle mirror inlaid with satinwood

Mahogany Mirror with Satinwood Inlay

Sheraton style mahogany overmantle mirror inlaid with satinwood

Victorian giltwood key hole overmantle mirror with original…

Victorian Giltwood Key Hole Mirror

Victorian giltwood key hole overmantle mirror with original plate glass mirror

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 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

Wall mirror, Danish oak, tapered design, height 87 cm

Danish Oak Tapered Wall Mirror (8 words)

Wall mirror, Danish oak, tapered design, height 87 cm

A Victorian rococo style gilt wall mirror late 29th century…

Victorian Rococo Gilt Wall Mirror with Marine Motifs

A Victorian rococo style gilt wall mirror late 29th century decorated with acanthus leaves, scrolls and marine motifs - (AF - some damage) height 96 cm, width 57 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.

Eight day Ansonia mirror side mantle clock some losses to case,…

Ansonia Mirror Side Mantle Clock - Needs Service

Eight day Ansonia mirror side mantle clock some losses to case, brackets rear feet missing, needs service, 63 cm high, 42 cm wide, 15 cm deep

A neoclassical gilt mantle shelf mirror height 149 cm, width…

Neoclassical Gilt Mantle Mirror with Oriental Flair

A neoclassical gilt mantle shelf mirror height 149 cm, width 124 cm Oriental

Continental style porcelain framed wall mirror. Provision for…

Porcelain Mirror with Candle Holders and Figure Decoration

Continental style porcelain framed wall mirror. Provision for candles. Figure decorated. Some small losses. 84 x 43 cm

A George II style walnut wall mirror, with a swan neck shaped…

Burr Walnut Wall Mirror with Swan Neck Pediment

A George II style walnut wall mirror, with a swan neck shaped pediment in burr walnut and central palmette, the simple convex profile of the frame enclosing an arched mirror with a conforMing base. Height 91.5 cm. Width 57.5 cm

A large late Victorian mahogany overmantle display cabinet,…

Victorian Mahogany Overmantle Display Cabinet

A large late Victorian mahogany overmantle display cabinet, later 19th century, with Renaissance Revival influence, having a central arching crest and twin broken crests, a central niche with shell canopy, an astragal glazed cabinet to one side, and an…

A highly decorative gilt framed wall mirror with, 145 x 91 cm

Gilt-framed Decorative Wall Mirror - 145x91cm

A highly decorative gilt framed wall mirror with, 145 x 91 cm