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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Antique Mahogany Cheval Dressing Mirror
town house traders ltd, south kirby, united kingdom
Offered for sale is this nice quality 1920's cheval dressing mirror. Mahogany oval framed mirror within walnut tapering upright supports with finials and brass screw handles standing on shaped mahogany legs with a stretcher. The...
£250.00
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Antique Ornate Wall Mirror, French, Gilt Gesso, Bevelled Glass, Victorian, 1900
london fine limited, exeter, united kingdom
Our Stock # 18.9041This is an antique ornate wall mirror. A French, gilt gesso and bevelled glass mirror, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.Dashing wall mirror with an ornate continental eleganceDisplays a desirable aged patina and in good original orderGilt gesso frame presents beautifully with rich golden huesOriginal bevelled mirror plate shows a desirable light foxingBold surmount stands prominently above the whole with relief cabochon to centreOak leaf and acorn scroll motif decorates the pierced frameDeep lower surmount with central lobe creates a striking adornmentReady to mount, dressed with hanging loop to the rearThis is an attractive antique ornate wall mirror, displaying late 19th century French taste. Delivered polished and ready to hang.Dimensions:Max Width: 43.5cm (17.25'')Max Depth: 9cm (3.5'')Max Height: 80cm (31.5'')Mirror Plate Width: 34cm (13.5'')Mirror Plate Height: 44cm (17.25'')Buy it now direct from the dealer here: Antique Ornate Wall Mirror, French, Gilt Gesso, Bevelled Glass, Victorian, 1900
£895.00
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Geo III Style Walnut & Gilt Pier Mirror
town house traders ltd, south kirby, united kingdom
Offered for sale is this Geo III style walnut & gilt pier mirror. The shaped walnut scrolling frame having gilded decoration with central mirror plate Offered in good clean original condition Collection welcome Delivery within UK mainland £25.00
£160.00
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Arts and Craft pewter mirror
coopers antiques, shipley, united kingdom
Arts and craft wall mirror with a hammered pewter surround with original bevelled glass. It has embossed flower decoration with lovely riveted detail. The back has a new backing over the old one. Circa 1910....
£275.00
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Octagonal Oak Framed Mirror
georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom
Circa 1930s. A neat size Jacobean style octagonal carved oak mirror. The bevel edge mirror in excellent condition contained in a beaded frame with a flat section with rondels and extended carvings finishing with another...
£225.00
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Cream Coloured Chinoiserie Decorated Mirror
georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom
Circa 1930s. A stylish and elegant Queen Anne style wall mirror with chinoiserie decoration. The shaped top with a carved gilded scallop shell to the center, a raised moulded frame with a large panel beneath...
£850.00
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Carved Giltwood Chippendale Style Mirror
georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom
Circa 1900. A quality carved and giltwood Chippendale style mirror. The bevel edged mirror contained in a stylish gilded frame with beaded fore-edge with two small foliate capitals, the top has a carved and pierced...
£3,750.00
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Mirror walnut 18th century
bore park antiques, nuneaton, united kingdom
Mirror is all original so a little Ghosted nicely carved and superbly inlaid around mirror with quality walnut the nicely painted gesso’s absolutely gorgeous, if your looking for the real original, this mirror doesn’t come...
£795.00
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Rare, Georgian-Style Gilded Walnut Tall Cheval Mirror
georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom
Circa 1880. Georgian-style gilded walnut tall cheval mirror. The tall mirror within a shaped crossbanded and gilded frame, surmounted by shaped pediment with gilded eagle and over apron with gilded scallop shell decoration, on finely...
£1,650.00
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George IV Carved & Gilded Overmantel Mirror
georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom
Circa 1825. A good George IV carved and gilded overmantel mirror. The rectangular shaped bevel edge mirror contained in a ribbed ebonized slip, flanked by a pair of fluted pilasters. The tops of the pilasters...
£1,550.00
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Horse-Shoe Beveled Edge Wall Mirror
georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom
Circa 1880. An unusual and stylish mahogany framed bevel edge mirror, contained in a frame in the form of a horseshoe. The original bevel edged mirror with slight foxing with four faux nails on one...
£350.00
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Regency Tryptic Overmantel Mirror
georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom
Circa 1815. A large stylish carved gilded tryptic overmantel mirror. The moulded top with a ribbed fore edge and breakfront sections to the ends, with classic gilded balls beneath, simple frieze and three mirrors contained...
£1,950.00
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Neat Size Regency-Style Giltwood Wall Mirror
georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom
Circa 1880. Neat size Regency-style giltwood wall mirror. Surmounted by a finely carved giltwood eagle flanked by open foliate decoration and the base with a double foliate giltwood apron. The circular convex mirror plate in...
£650.00
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Antique Dressing Table Mirror, English, Original Glass, Barrel Front, William IV
london fine limited, exeter, united kingdom
Our Stock # 18.9170This is an antique dressing table mirror. An English, mahogany and glass toilet mirror, dating to the William IV period, circa 1835.Beautifully crafted mirror with superb figuringDisplays a desirable aged patina and in good original orderSelect stocks present fine grain interest and warm caramel huesOriginal mirror plate shows a desirable light foxing commensurate with ageSlender frame with gracefully chamfered top corners and gently rolled formMirror articulates within sinuous swan neck risersPair of distinctive barrel front drawers, with deep dovetail jointsStanding upon a quartet of fascinating gadrooned bun feetThis is an attractive antique dressing table mirror, with a lightly aged mirror plate set within an elegant example of William IV craftsmanship. Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready for the home.Dimensions:Max Width: 50cm (19.75'')Max Depth: 27cm (10.75'')Max Height: 67.5cm (26.5'')Mirror Plate Width: 33.5cm (13.25'')Mirror Plate Height: 44cm (17.25'') Buy it now direct from the dealer here: Antique Dressing Table Mirror, English, Original Glass, Barrel Front, William IV
£1,295.00
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George IV Gilded Overmantel Mirror
georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom
Circa 1820. A good George IV gilded oval mantel mirror. The moulded top with breakfront sections at each end with a shaped and ribbed frieze. The original mirror held in place by an ebonized ribbed...
£1,450.00
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Italian Baroque Style Mirror
georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom
Circa 1860. An Italian Baroque style gilded wall mirror. The rectangular shaped frame retaining its original plate is framed in an extravagant gilded foliate carved frame. The top surmounted with carved, pierced, and gilded leaves...
£3,250.00
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Antique Brass Framed Wall Mirror
town house traders ltd, south kirby, united kingdom
Offered for sale is this very decorative antique brass framed mirror. Nice compact size. Ornate shaped top with brass decoration applied over a mirrored surface. Central mirror with bevelled edge with mirrored panels around it...
£180.00
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William IV Tryptic Overmantel Mirror
georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom
Circa 1830. A stylish gilded William IV tryptic oval mantel mirror. The top with shaped pediment with a breakfront section on each end, with gilded balls on the facing and on the sides. Beneath this...
£1,850.00
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Unusual Regency Style Giltwood Convex Mirror with Glass Ball Decorations
georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom
Circa 1880. Unusual Regency style giltwood convex mirror with glass ball decorations. Surmounted by a finely carved giltwood eagle, the circular mirror with its original convex mirror plate in perfect condition surrounded by a fluted...
£590.00
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Regency Style Convex Carved Giltwood Wall Mirror
georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom
Circa 1860. Regency style convex carved giltwood wall mirror. Surmounted by a finely carved giltwood eagle, the circular convex mirror plate in very good condition and surrounded by an ebonized slip within a convex giltwood...
£875.00
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Decorative 19th Century Regency Style Circular Convex Mirror with Chinoiserie Decoration
georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom
Circa 1870. Decorative 19th Century Regency style circular convex mirror with chinoiserie decoration. The original convex mirror plate in excellent condition surrounded by a neat gilded slip. The frame decorated in Chinoiserie decoration on a...
£390.00
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Regency Style Giltwood Circular Convex Mirror
georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom
Circa 1920s. Regency style giltwood circular convex mirror. The convex mirror plate in excellent condition surrounded by a fluted ebonized slip within the convex frame with gilt ball decorations. The outer frame with fluting and...
£390.00
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Pair of Victorian Painted & Etched Oak Framed Mirrors
georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom
Circa 1880. An unusual and interesting pair of late Victorian carved oak framed etched and painted mirrors. The rectangular bevel edge mirrors painted with an urn of red roses on the bottom with bullseye etching...
£650.00
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Late Victorian Giltwood Regency-Style Convex Mirror
georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom
Circa 1880. Late Victorian giltwood Regency-style convex mirror. The original mirror plate with some foxing on one side within a fluted ebonized slip surrounded by a deep cavetto moulded frame with carved gilded balls surmounted...
£875.00
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Original Regency Carved Giltwood Convex Mirror
georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom
Circa 1820. Original Regency giltwood convex mirror. The mirror surmounted by superbly carved golden eagle and the base with double fluted apron. The original convex mercury mirror plate in excellent condition, surrounded by a fluted...
£1,390.00
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