Monumental Scale Italian Large Convex Mirror

A magnificent and very large early 19th century convex mirror, the large convex mirror flanked by broad candle arms and the whole surmounted by a finely carved and gilt eagle.   

A fine 19th century oval mirror of large scale with giltwood border inset with clear and blue glass cabochons. England, circa 1880 Size: 54 inches (137cm) high, 43.5 inches (110...

A large Art Deco Mirror with scalloped angled border glass, etched with stylized foliate ornament, the corners with lacquered brass mounts. Fr...

A truly fabulous, important, rare and grand proportioned Regency giltwood convex mirror. The substantial frame carved with overlapping laurel leaves and berries, supporting to boldly carved acanthus candelabra with original cut-glass drip pans and gilt bronze nozzles. The gilding has aged to a deep rich colour. This fabulous and incredibly grand masterpiece retains its original convex mirror plate. One of the finest period convex mirrors ever made. The creation of convex mirrors became possible with the development of glass blowing. When the glassblower created a small glass bulb, they were filled with a metallic mixture of lead and tin while still hot. Once cooled, the bulbs were cut into smaller pieces and could be used as hand an pocket mirrors. They were used as fashionable pieces of jewelry and were often encased with gold, silver, ivory and tortoiseshell. The Empire circular convex mirror was introduced from France, where they had been made as early as 1756. This style of mirror became so popular under the heading ‘Mirrors’, in Sheraton’s 'Cabinet Dictionary' (1803), that they are the only style mentioned. Convex mirrors were said to “strengthen the colour and take off the coarseness of objects by contracting them”. Convex mirrors produced on a larger scale were both practical and intriguing. While they distort the image that they reflect, they also magnify light...

A large-scale early 18th century Dutch ripple moulded ebony mirror retaining its exceptional original mirror plate. During the 17th century cabinet-...

A fine mid-19th century Indian mirror frame, the frame of solid silver Solid silver ornament is rare, much was melted down and repurposed Thi...

centering a convex mirror within a gilt metal frame consisting of radiating spokes of varying lengths

A large round metal mirror. This convex mirrors were called “witch mirrors” because they were believed to have magic powers, such as visually confusing wi...

An imposing giltwood and gesso decorated round convex mirror with egg-and-dart moulding surrounded by boldly carved acanthus leaves tied with a ribbon. This mirror is of an unusual...

Monumental Scale Asian Form Bamboo Mirror, believed to be French, circa 1920s, possibly earlier. This is the largest bamboo mirror we have owned in 15 years in the antique business. ...

A circa 1900 Italian hammered copper mirror with convex glass and orignal patina. Measurements: Diameter: 36" Depth: 3.5"

Early 20th century carved giltwood mini sized sunburst mirror in Baroque style. Beautiful carved giltwood sunburst mirror with convex glass in this unusual mini size. Carved wood ...