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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Arts & Crafts stained pewter oval wall mirror, with bevelled…

Sealife Embossed Pewter Oval Mirror

Arts & Crafts stained pewter oval wall mirror, with bevelled plate the simulated copper border embossed with sealife and shells and inset small green cabochons, 72 cm by 53

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

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

Vintage Adam style oval wall mirror, approx 89 cm x 103 cm

Adam Style Oval Wall Mirror - 89x103cm

Vintage Adam style oval wall mirror, approx 89 cm x 103 cm

A shaped rectangular bevel edged wall mirror with a gilt wood…

Gilt-framed beveled mirror, 162 x 138 cm

A shaped rectangular bevel edged wall mirror with a gilt wood frame, 162 x 138 cm

A gilded overmantel mirror, with restrained carved scroll…

A gilded overmantel mirror, with restrained carved scroll features to each side, 124 x 125 cm

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

A Chippendale style mahogany fretwork and gilded wall mirror,…

Mahogany Fretwork Wall Mirror with Gilded Eagle

A Chippendale style mahogany fretwork and gilded wall mirror, scrolling fretwork to the top and base, the pierced arched pediment including a gilded eagle. 79.5 cm x 42.5 cm

A pair of Flemish wall mirrors, 19th century. 49 cm high, 42 cm…

Flemish 19th Century Wall Mirrors - Pair

A pair of Flemish wall mirrors, 19th century. 49 cm high, 42 cm wide

A red and gilt decorated carved wood rectangular wall mirror,…

Red and Gilt Carved Wood Wall Mirror, Early 20th Century

A red and gilt decorated carved wood rectangular wall mirror, early 20th century, 65 x 42 cm

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

Mahogany wall mounted mirror shelf

Mahogany Mirror Shelf Wall Mount

Mahogany wall mounted mirror shelf

An Edwardian Aesthetic movement overmantel mirror, ebonised…

Ebonised Overmantel Mirror with Gilt Floral Decoration

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

Late 19th century walnut overmantle mirror

Walnut Overmantle Mirror, Late 19th Century

Late 19th century walnut overmantle mirror

A gilded wall mirror with carved ribbon top

Gilded Ribbon Wall Mirror

A gilded wall mirror with carved ribbon top

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

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

Large ornate gold framed wall mirror with bevelled glass

Ornate Gold Bevelled Wall Mirror

Large ornate gold framed wall mirror with bevelled glass

A Venetian style wall mirror, with a pierced crest and an…

Pierced Crest Venetian Wall Mirror - 104 x 60 cm

A Venetian style wall mirror, with a pierced crest and an etched border, 104 x 60 cm

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

Wall mirror c.1970s by Kartell, circular orange plastic frame,…

Kartell Orange Plastic Circular Wall Mirror (1970s)

Wall mirror c.1970s by Kartell, circular orange plastic frame, diameter 63 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

Gilt framed overmantle mirror with Baroque style moulded top.…

Baroque Gilt-Framed Overmantle Mirror, 114 x 160 cm

Gilt framed overmantle mirror with Baroque style moulded top. 114 x 160 cm

A George III mahogany and gilded decorated wall mirror, 108 cm…

Gilded Mahogany Wall Mirror - George III Era

A George III mahogany and gilded decorated wall mirror, 108 cm high, 55 cm wide

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

An oval gilt early 20th century wall mirror, the oval plate…

Gilt Oval Wall Mirror with Raised Flower Decoration

An oval gilt early 20th century wall mirror, the oval plate with a gilt frame with raised flower head decoration. 114 cm high, 100 cm wide

An antique rococo style gilded wall mirror with decorative…

Rococo Gilded Wall Mirror with Foliate and Bird Decoration

An antique rococo style gilded wall mirror with decorative foliate and bird decoration, repairs. Height 120 cm. Width 75 cm

Venetian style wall mirror, 138 cm high

Venetian Wall Mirror - 138cm Height

Venetian style wall mirror, 138 cm high

A giltwood mantle mirror, the contemporary rectangular mirror…

Giltwood Arching Mantle Mirror

A giltwood mantle mirror, the contemporary rectangular mirror of arching profile with a small carved crest, length 141 cm, width 118 cm

Gilt rococo scroll wall mirror, approx 113 cm high, 82 cm wide

Gilt Rococo Scroll Wall Mirror - 113cm x 82cm

Gilt rococo scroll wall mirror, approx 113 cm high, 82 cm wide

Wall mirror huon pine frame, with gilt slip, 59 x 84 cm

Huon Pine Wall Mirror with Gilt Slip (9 words)

Wall mirror huon pine frame, with gilt slip, 59 x 84 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

19th century gilt framed overmantel mirror. Carved floral…

Gilt Floral Overmantel Mirror

19th century gilt framed overmantel mirror. Carved floral basket pediment; carved sides and corners. Height 76 cm. Width 56 cm

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

George III walnut fretwork wall mirror the top with applied…

Walnut Shell Fretwork Mirror

George III walnut fretwork wall mirror the top with applied shell

A French carved oak overmantel mirror

French Oak Overmantel Mirror

A French carved oak overmantel mirror

Oriental mirror backed & glazed snuff bottle wall cabinet

Oriental Snuff Bottle Wall Cabinet with Mirror Backing

Oriental mirror backed & glazed snuff bottle wall cabinet

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

Ornately carved and gilded over mantle mirror

Gilded Mantle Mirror with Ornate Carvings

Ornately carved and gilded over mantle mirror

Two wall mirrors modern era, a small arching mirror with a…

Modern Wall Mirrors with Bevelled Edges

Two wall mirrors modern era, a small arching mirror with a bevelled fan light, and a cusped arching mirror in a gold timber frame with bevelled edges and conforming swag and vertical elements, length 106 cm, width 71 cm, and smaller

A 19th century George II style walnut & parcel gilt wall mirror,…

Walnut & Parcel Gilt Eagle Wall Mirror

A 19th century George II style walnut & parcel gilt wall mirror, second half of the 19th century, with a scroll fret carved frame with parcel gilt eagle surmount, replaced mirror plate, 50 cm height x 51 cm width.

Gilt framed over mantle mirror, the frieze decorated in low…

Hunting Scene Over Mantle Mirror

Gilt framed over mantle mirror, the frieze decorated in low relief with a hunting scene. Length 1,20 cm. Provenance: from Mollies Boutique hotel, Auckland

Petite butlers wall mirror early 20th century with beaded…

Beaded Convex Wall Mirror with Gold Frame (9 words)

Petite butlers wall mirror early 20th century with beaded decoration, convex in gold decorated frame, diameter 30 cm

Regency overmantel mirror with gilt frame

Gilt Regency Overmantel Mirror

Regency overmantel mirror with gilt frame

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 Florentine style gilt wall mirror in the rococo style with…

Florentine Rococo Gilt Wall Mirror with Portrait Masks

A Florentine style gilt wall mirror in the rococo style with portrait masks, shells and scrolls and circular centre mirror height 135 cm, width 110 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

An Australian oval leather work wall mirror, 19th century, 80…

19th Century Australian Oval Leather Wall Mirror

An Australian oval leather work wall mirror, 19th century, 80 cm high, 46 cm wide

A giltwood convex sunburst wall mirror, Italian, circa 1950. 43…

Italian Sunburst Mirror, 1950s

A giltwood convex sunburst wall mirror, Italian, circa 1950. 43 cm diameter

Regency gilt wood over mantel mirror inverted breakfront top…

Regency Gilt Wood Over Mantel Triple Plate Mirror

Regency gilt wood over mantel mirror inverted breakfront top triple plate below 152 cm long x 62 cm height

Good carved gilt over mantle mirror with gilded carved pediment…

Gilded Carved Mantle Mirror with Pediment

Good carved gilt over mantle mirror with gilded carved pediment and frame, height 108 cm, width 70 cm

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 19th century over mantel mirror, the gilt frame with floral,…

Gilt Floral Over Mantel Mirror

A 19th century over mantel mirror, the gilt frame with floral, leaf and scrolling decoration, the silvered backing on the mirror is breaking down from age, the frame has been re-gilded. 67.5 x 94.5 cm.

Ornate overmantel mirror in giltwood

Giltwood Overmantel Mirror with Ornate Design

Ornate overmantel mirror in giltwood

19th century giltwood wall mirror the upper half painted with…

Giltwood Italian Landscape Wall Mirror

19th century giltwood wall mirror the upper half painted with an extensive Italinate landscape, triple plate below in an ornate scroll moulded egg and dart frame

Moulded gesso foliate scroll framed wall mirror 20 century, 110…

Foliate Scroll Wall Mirror

Moulded gesso foliate scroll framed wall mirror 20 century, 110 cm height, 87 cm length

An early 20th century gilt wall mirror, the rectangular…

Gilt Rectangular Wall Mirror, Early 20th Century

An early 20th century gilt wall mirror, the rectangular bevelled plate within a moulded gilt border, approx. 140 cm wide, 97 cm high.

A decorative contemporary giltwood bevelled edge overmantel…

Cherub Adorned Giltwood Overmantel Mirror

A decorative contemporary giltwood bevelled edge overmantel mirror adorned with cherubs and foliate decoration. 128 cm high, 296 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

Vintage 1950's Venetian style wall mirror, approx 110 cm high

1950s Venetian Wall Mirror - 110cm High

Vintage 1950's Venetian style wall mirror, approx 110 cm high

An Adams style early 20th century gilt wall mirror, the oval…

Adams Gilt Wall Mirror with Ribbon and Swag Decoration

An Adams style early 20th century gilt wall mirror, the oval plate within a gilt frame, surmounted by ribbon and swag decoration. 82 cm high. 100 cm wide

Hand painted and ebonised wall mirror, late 19th century black…

Ebonised Japanned Overmantle Mirror with Bevelled Glass Panels

Hand painted and ebonised wall mirror, late 19th century black Japanned overmantle mirror with bevelled edge glass panels

Roccoco style cast brass framed wall mirror, in the Florentine…

Roccoco Florentine Cast Brass Wall Mirror, 83cm x 54cm

Roccoco style cast brass framed wall mirror, in the Florentine taste, 83 cm high, 54 cm wide

A small carved and gilded rectangular wall mirror 60 cm high,…

Gilded Rectangular Wall Mirror - 60x53cm

A small carved and gilded rectangular wall mirror 60 cm high, 53 cm wide

19th century Italian gilt wall mirror, gilt on gesso on timber…

19th century Italian gilt wall mirror, gilt on gesso on timber frame, with urn and swag finial, above a rectangular mirror with chamfered upper corners, surrounded by rope twist border with acanthus accents, 148 cm x 64 cm

19th century Italian ivory inlaid wall mirror, of rectangular…

19th century Italian ivory inlaid wall mirror, of rectangular form with removable broken arch pediment, the wooden frame in ebony style finish with fine ivory geometric string inlaid work, surrounding inked and incised plaques depicting foliates and…

A carved gilt wall mirror, decorated with applied the…

Gilt Mirror with Australian Coat of Arms

A carved gilt wall mirror, decorated with applied the Australian coat of arms with kangaroo and emu motifs, 68 x 53 cm

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

Italian Sunburst Mirror, 1950s

A gilt wood circular sunburst wall mirror, Italian, circa 1950. 63 cm diameter

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

An Italian smoky and clear glass circular wall mirror, circa…

1950s Italian Smoky Glass Wall Mirror - 72cm Diameter

An Italian smoky and clear glass circular wall mirror, circa 1950. 72 cm diameter

A pair of small copper repousse and walnut wall mirrors,…

Italian Copper and Walnut Wall Mirrors, 18th Century

A pair of small copper repousse and walnut wall mirrors, Italian, 18th century. 35 cm high 30 cm wide

A Victorian gilded overmantel mirror, the oval moulded frame…

Victorian Gilded Oval Mirror with Dolphin Fish Supports

A Victorian gilded overmantel mirror, the oval moulded frame with dolphin fish and carved leafy scroll supports to the bar form base, raised on porcelain compressed feet, height 89 cm, length 141 cm.

Italian stone top console table and wall mirror 121 cm wide, 42…

Italian Stone Console Table and Wall Mirror Set

Italian stone top console table and wall mirror 121 cm wide, 42 cm deep, 85 cm high table, 168 cm x 110 cm mirror

Overmantle mirror, burr walnut with inlaid frame

Burr Walnut Inlaid Overmantle Mirror

Overmantle mirror, burr walnut with inlaid frame

A large painted oval overmantel mirror, 19th century, 186 cm…

19th Century Oval Painted Overmantel Mirror

A large painted oval overmantel mirror, 19th century, 186 cm high, 138 cm wide

Antique English Georgian style walnut & giltwood surround wall…

Georgian Walnut & Giltwood Wall Mirror (97.5 x 59 cm)

Antique English Georgian style walnut & giltwood surround wall mirror, approx 97.5 cm high, 59 cm wide

An English Regency over mantel mirror, early 19th century, 63 x…

Regency Over Mantel Mirror, Early 19th Century

An English Regency over mantel mirror, early 19th century, 63 x 138 cm

A Regency giltwood overmantle mirror decorated with applied…

Regency Giltwood Floral Mirror with BADA Seal

A Regency giltwood overmantle mirror decorated with applied floral corner mounts, original plate glass mirror and bearing the BADA seal

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

Overmantle mirror, with carved wooden frame. Some damage.…

Carved Wooden Overmantle Mirror from Mollies Boutique Hotel

Overmantle mirror, with carved wooden frame. Some damage. Height 1780 width 90 cm. Provenance: from Mollies Boutique hotel, Auckland

Large gilt framed wall mirror, upright oblong shape with leaf…

Gilded Berry Mirror

Large gilt framed wall mirror, upright oblong shape with leaf and berry moulding

A Victorian gilded oval wall mirror decorated with dolphins and…

Victorian Gilded Dolphin and Floral Wall Mirror (9 words)

A Victorian gilded oval wall mirror decorated with dolphins and floral relief, 100 cm high.

An English George II style mahogany wall mirror, the…

George II Mahogany Wall Mirror with Gilt Ho-Ho Bird

An English George II style mahogany wall mirror, the rectangular plate within a mahogany frame with carved fret surmounted by a gilt Ho-Ho bird. 88 cm high, 50 cm wide

A large 19th century gilt overmantel mirror, the ornate gilt…

Ornate 19th Century Gilt Mirror with Angels and Flowers

A large 19th century gilt overmantel mirror, the ornate gilt frame decorated with flowers, ribbons and angels, replacement mirror. 123 x 140 cm

Regency gilt wall mirror with sphinx columns top with shell and…

Regency Sphinx Column Wall Mirror

Regency gilt wall mirror with sphinx columns top with shell and ball decoration C'1810

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

A pair of Australian oval wall mirrors, gilt frames with fern…

Gilt-Framed Fern Mirrors from 1880s Australia

A pair of Australian oval wall mirrors, gilt frames with fern decoration, circa 1880, 31 x 23.5 cm

A 19th century giltwood and gesso overmantel mirror with…

Giltwood overmantel mirror with palmette crest

A 19th century giltwood and gesso overmantel mirror with cartouche and palmette crest and detached side columns. Height 163 cm. Width 144 cm

A Victorian gilt over mantle mirror. Height 138 cm. Width 107 cm

Victorian Gilt Over Mantle Mirror - 138x107cm

A Victorian gilt over mantle mirror. Height 138 cm. Width 107 cm

An antique style gilt painted finish overmantle mirror

Gilt Overmantle Mirror in Antique Style

An antique style gilt painted finish overmantle mirror

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)

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.

Victorian gilt wood framed over mantel mirror on porcelain bun…

Victorian Gilt Wood Over Mantel Mirror with Porcelain Feet

Victorian gilt wood framed over mantel mirror on porcelain bun feet 112 cm long, 69 cm high

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.