antique mirrors: mirrors & looking glasses
Antique mirrors including, but not limited to, dressing table mirrors, cheval mirrors, swing mirrors and gilt mirrors. A mirror is an object that reflects an image. Light that bounces off a mirror will show an image of whatever is in front of it, when focused through the lens of the eye or a camera. Mirrors reverse the direction of the image in an equal yet opposite angle from which the light shines upon it. This allows the viewer to see themselves or objects behind them, or even objects that are at an angle from them but out of their field of view, such as around a corner. Natural mirrors have existed since prehistoric times, such as the surface of water, but people have been manufacturing mirrors out of a variety of materials for thousands of years, like stone, metals, and glass. In modern mirrors, metals like silver or aluminum are often used due to their high reflectivity, applied as a thin coating on glass because of its naturally smooth and very hard surface.
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Decorative Green and Gilt Painted Chinoiserie Bevel-Edged Mirror of Neat Size
georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom
Circa 1920. Decorative green and gilt painted chinoiserie bevel-edged mirror of neat size. The oval frame in a deep green background with gilt hand painted oriental scenes of figures and pagodas. The original bevel mirror...
£275.00
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Carved Oak Overmantel Mirror
georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom
A carved and dated oak framed mirror with a shaped and carved pediment with a date of 1912 and the letters JDD carved into the wood, the sides with 2 large carved rondels with squirrels...
£1,400.00
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Antique Dressing Table Mirror, English, Walnut, Oval Form, Boudoir, Victorian
london fine limited, exeter, united kingdom
Our Stock # 24540This is an antique dressing table mirror. An English, walnut oval form mirror, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1840.Beautifully presented mirror with a pleasingly crafted frameDisplays a desirable aged patina and in good antique orderQuality walnut stocks present fine grain interest throughoutRich caramel hues beam beneath a wax polish finishStriking oval mirror plate presents a clear, bright reflectionChamfered mirror frame rotates through to the horizontal positionFascinating scrolled lyre mount set between the frame and baseTiered base raised upon a trio of squat bun feetThis is a striking antique dressing table mirror, offering a delightful accompaniment to bedroom furnishings. Delivered ready for the home.Dimensions:Max Width: 50cm (19.75'')Max Depth: 27cm (10.75'')Max Height: 63.5cm (25'')Mirror Plate Width: 34cm (13.5'')Mirror Plate Height: 45cm (17.75'')Buy it now direct from the dealer here: Antique Dressing Table Mirror, English, Walnut, Oval Form, Boudoir, Victorian
£895.00
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Mirror early 18th century circa 1720
bore park antiques, nuneaton, united kingdom
A really fantastic looking item of beauty, consider Italian from the early part of the 18th century, condition is not perfect, the mirror being original has some blemishes as dos the frame and the cherubs...
£2,500.00
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Victorian Style Reproduction Painted and Gilded Overmantel Mirror
georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom
Circa 2000. Victorian style reproduction painted and gilded overmantel mirror. The top surmounted by rococo scrolls, conch shells and gilded flower heads above the foliate framed mirror with a beaded inner slip and bevel glass...
£770.00
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Hand Carved Italian Giltwood Rectangular Wall Mirror
georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom
Circa 1890. Hand carved Italian giltwood rectangular wall mirror. The open-carved outer frame with acanthus, C scrolls and scallop shell carvings surrounding the moulded mirror frame. The original mirror plate in excellent condition. Mirror can...
£590.00
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6' 5" Antique Gentlemans Outfitters Mirror, English, Dressing, Cheval, Victorian
london fine limited, exeter, united kingdom
Our Stock # 24564This is an antique gentleman's outfitters mirror. An English, mahogany and walnut dressing or cheval mirror, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1900.Of superior proportion at 6' 5" and fine craftsmanship throughoutDisplays a desirable aged patina and in good original orderSelect stocks beam with caramel hues and fine grain interestOriginal, bevelled mirror plate presents a desirable light foxingStriking swan neck pediment accentuates the topSet within a prominent frame, rotating upon its axisDelightful gadrooned urn finials adorn the uprightsBroad frame encloses the quality mirror with a clear, bright reflectionExquisite boxwood and ebony inlays add visual interest throughout the frameSmall ormolu flowerheads to the lower frame - a final, tasteful flourishStanding upon four cabriole legs and riding smoothly upon brass castorsThis superb mirror befitting of a fine dressing room or grand institutionThis is a striking antique gent's outfitters mirror of grand proportion and exquisite finish. Set to grace any room or institution, this is a wonderful example of late Victorian craftsmanship. Solid joints and construction, delivered ready to enjoy.Dimensions:Max Width: 85cm (33.5'')Max Depth: 47cm (18.5'')Max Height: 200cm (78.75'')Mirror Plate Width: 59.5cm (23.5'')Mirror Plate Height: 128.5cm (50.5'')Buy it now direct from the dealer here: 6' 5" Antique Gentlemans Outfitters Mirror, English, Dressing, Cheval, Victorian
£2,850.00
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William IV Mahogany, Rosewood and Gilded Mirror
georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom
Circa 1830. An unusual and stylish William IV mahogany, rosewood and gilded mirror. The rectangle shaped mirror is surmounted by four pierced gilded brass wreaths with swags and tails below. The frieze in rosewood has...
£600.00
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PALE MAHOGANY VANITY MIRROR
gildersleve antiques, south brent, united kingdom
Good quality barley twist vanity mirror in pale mahogany, dating from 1860. The mirror is in very good condition.
£145.00
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Regency Mahogany Cheval Mirror
georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom
Circa 1815. A Regency mahogany framed cheval mirror. The rectangular mirror contained in a mahogany frame with ebony string inlay to the fore-edge. The frame is in very stylish frame, with two elegant finials, and...
£1,500.00
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Rare Pair of Gilded Bevel-Edged Mid-Victorian Wall Mirrors
georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom
Circa 1860. Rare pair of gilded bevel-edged mid-Victorian wall mirrors. Surmounted by a decorative crest with puti figures surrounded by acanthus leaves and Rococo C-scrolls, the shaped moulded frames of the mirrors above a decorative...
£1,450.00
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Neat Cottage-Style Figured-Oak Dressing Mirror
georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom
Circa 1920. Neat cottage-style figured-oak dressing mirror. The rectangular mirror with shaped top corners and with the bevel edge mirror in excellent condition on rectangular supports with fine acorn finials and turned handles on cabriole...
£175.00
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Large Victorian Gild Overmantel Mirror
georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom
Circa 1870. A quality mid Victorian carved and gilded wood and gesso overmantel mirror. The shaped arch top surmounted by a pierced scalloped shell entwined in a circle with foliate carving above. The pediment with...
£4,250.00
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Fine quality antique Victorian mahogany dressing table mirror
unique antiques by emma jade, ipswich, united kingdom
Fine quality antique Victorian mahogany dressing table mirror, having an arched shaped mirror between a pair of barley twist supports above a shaped base raised on bun feet. D. 1880
£425.00
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Arts and crafts style oak bevel-edge wall mirror
georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom
Circa 1900. Arts and crafts oak wall mirror. The rectangular mirror plate with beveled edges within frame with beaded decorations to the corners and carved foliate decorations to sides. The bevel-edge mirror with original plate...
£275.00
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Large, Late Victorian Oak-Framed Wall Mirror with Brass Horseshoe Nail Studding
georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom
Circa 1890 Stylish large, late Victorian oak framed wall mirror. The golden oak frame with outset corners and brass horseshoe nail studding around the periphery and roundels at the corners. The original mirror plate with...
£490.00
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Magnificent Large Carved Renaissance-Style Bevel Edge Wall Mirror
georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom
Circa 1860. Magnificent large carved Renaissance style bevel edge mirror. Surmounted by pierced pediment with carved angels, Rococo C scrolls and acanthus foliage, the sides of the mirror with further open carvings of a flower...
£2,500.00
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Renaissance-Style Carved Fruitwood Wall Mirror
georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom
Mid-1800s or earlier. Renaissance-style carved fruitwood wall mirror. Surmounted by a ‘broken’ arched pediment with a central puti figure and bunches of grapes. The sides with further puti figures above C scroll decorations, and with...
£750.00
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Gilt Framed Oval Bevel Edged Mirror
georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom
Circa 1920s. An unusual and stylish oval bevel edge mirror contained in a rectangular gilded frame. The bevel edge mirror in excellent condition with the slip of a finely carved gesso, all contained in a...
£500.00
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Early Georgian-Style Walnut and Gilded Wall or Small Overmantel Mirror
georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom
Circa 1890. Early Georgian-style walnut and gilded wall or small overmantel mirror. Surmounted by a double arch, the crossbanded walnut frame and foliate gilt slip around the bevel edged mirror, with the original plate in...
£550.00
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Unusual, Neat-Size Rosewood Regency Overmantel Mirror
georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom
Circa 1830. Unusual, neat-size rosewood Regency overmantel mirror. The original mirror plate in excellent condition within a rosewood frame with split neoclassical columns with blocked corners. The reverse breakfront base above fluted white porcelain feet....
£550.00
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Neat Sized Mahogany Framed Bevel-Edged Cheval Mirror
georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom
Circa 1930. Neat sized mahogany framed bevel-edged cheval mirror. The arched top above the bevel mirror with a crossbanded frame on shaped supports with large brass axe head handles over an under-stretcher and supported on...
£590.00
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Carved and Gilded Mirror in the Manner of ‘James Moore’
georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom
Circa 1900. A carved gilded George I style mirror in the manner of ‘James Moore’. The top surmounted by an elegant scalloped shaped floral section flanked by two mythical birds, the gilded frame with classic...
£1,500.00
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Regency Gilded Tryptic Mirror
georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom
Circa 1815. A quality Regency gilded tryptic mirror. The shaped moulded cornice with a stylish and interesting frieze above fluted columns with carved capitals, the three mirrors contained in an ebonized gilt slip, each flanked...
£1,950.00
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Arts & Crafts Walnut Framed Mirror
georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom
Circa 1890. Arts & Crafts walnut framed mirror. The rectangular mirror with canted corners to the top and moulded frame in straight-grained walnut. Its original mirror place in excellent condition. Has four brass mirror plates...
£175.00
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