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Sorcerers Mirror Antique

Large 19thC English Velvet Sorcerers Mirror
Large 19thC English Velvet Sorcerers Mirror

Large 19thC English Velvet Sorcerers Mirror

$1,756

H 31.89 in W 21.26 in D 11.82 in

Large 19thC English Velvet Sorcerers Mirror

Located in Staffordshire, GB

circa 1890 Large 19thC English velvet Sorcerers mirror Measures: W 54 x D 30 x H 81 cm.    

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19th Century Sorcerers Mirror Antique

Materials

Mirror

19th C Optical Antique Ruby Red Sorcerers Mirror Curio Unusual Distortion Convex
19th C Optical Antique Ruby Red Sorcerers Mirror Curio Unusual Distortion Convex

19th C Optical Antique Ruby Red Sorcerers Mirror Curio Unusual Distortion Convex

Located in Lowestoft, GB

A decorative double sided sorcerers mirror, with seven reverse ground optics on a ruby red glass ground, with the other side being a flat plate.

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1820s English George III Sorcerers Mirror Antique

Materials

Art Glass, Mirror

Antique circa 1880 Rectangle Sorcerer's Mirror Stamped Made in England to Back
Antique circa 1880 Rectangle Sorcerer's Mirror Stamped Made in England to Back

Antique circa 1880 Rectangle Sorcerer's Mirror Stamped Made in England to Back

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely, very collectable, antique circa 1880 Sorcerer's mirror I have two of these for sale, an oval and a rectangle with tapered corners,...

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1880s English High Victorian Sorcerers Mirror Antique

Materials

Mirror

ANTiQUE PAIR OF ENGLISH CIRCA 1880 VICTORIAN VELVET DISPLAY SORCERER'S MIRRORS
ANTiQUE PAIR OF ENGLISH CIRCA 1880 VICTORIAN VELVET DISPLAY SORCERER'S MIRRORS

ANTiQUE PAIR OF ENGLISH CIRCA 1880 VICTORIAN VELVET DISPLAY SORCERER'S MIRRORS

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of Antique English Victorian Velvet framed display shelf Sorcerer's mirrors circa 1870-18...

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1880s English Victorian Sorcerers Mirror Antique

Materials

Velvet, Mirror

English 19th Century Square Framed Bullseye Mirror
English 19th Century Square Framed Bullseye Mirror

English 19th Century Square Framed Bullseye Mirror

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A spectacular English 19th century bullseye mirror with etched plate. Sometimes referred to as a sorcerer's or witch's mirror, this example has seven small convex mirrors arranged in...

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19th Century English Victorian Sorcerers Mirror Antique

Materials

Mercury Glass, Pine

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Sorcerers Mirror
Sorcerers Mirror

Sorcerers Mirror

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H 14 in W 14 in D 3 in

Sorcerers Mirror

Located in Sherborne, GB

Early 19th century English sorcerers mirror of a good size, the mirror consists of bull’s eye optics with unusual leaf decoration.

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Early 19th Century English Sorcerers Mirror Antique

Materials

Gold Leaf

19th Century Velour Framed Sorcerer’s Mirror
19th Century Velour Framed Sorcerer’s Mirror

19th Century Velour Framed Sorcerer’s Mirror

Located in London, GB

19th century velour framed Sorcerer’s mirror We are proud to offer a highly decorative velour framed oval sorcerers mirror in complete original condition.

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Early 1900s European Victorian Sorcerers Mirror Antique

Materials

Velvet

Convex Hexagonal Sorcerers Mirror, 19th Century
Convex Hexagonal Sorcerers Mirror, 19th Century

Convex Hexagonal Sorcerers Mirror, 19th Century

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H 66.93 in W 58.27 in D 3.94 in

Convex Hexagonal Sorcerers Mirror, 19th Century

Located in Vosselaar, BE

Convex mirrors like these are also known as 'Sorcerers Mirrors'.

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Late 19th Century French Victorian Sorcerers Mirror Antique

Materials

Oak, Mercury Glass

Pair of 18th Century Italian Ebonized Sorcerers Mirrors Convex
Pair of 18th Century Italian Ebonized Sorcerers Mirrors Convex

Pair of 18th Century Italian Ebonized Sorcerers Mirrors Convex

Located in Lowestoft, GB

A large pair of late 18th century Italian sorcerer's mirrors housed in a their original sizable ebonized circular frames, with twelve reverse ground convex optics.

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Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Sorcerers Mirror Antique

Materials

Mirror, Softwood

Pair of 18th Century Italian Ebonised Sorcerers Mirrors Convex
Pair of 18th Century Italian Ebonised Sorcerers Mirrors Convex

Pair of 18th Century Italian Ebonised Sorcerers Mirrors Convex

Located in Lowestoft, GB

A large pair of late 18th century Italian sorcerer's mirrors housed in a their original sizable ebonized circular frames, with twelve reverse ground convex optics.

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Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Sorcerers Mirror Antique

Materials

Mirror, Softwood

19th Century Antique Blue Sorcerers Mirror Curio Unusual Distortion Convex
19th Century Antique Blue Sorcerers Mirror Curio Unusual Distortion Convex

19th Century Antique Blue Sorcerers Mirror Curio Unusual Distortion Convex

Located in Lowestoft, GB

A decorative double sided sorcerers mirror, with seven reverse ground optics on a blue glass ground.

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1820s English George III Sorcerers Mirror Antique

Materials

Art Glass, Mirror

Early 20th Century Pair of Large Sorcerers Mirrors Optical Distortion
Early 20th Century Pair of Large Sorcerers Mirrors Optical Distortion

Early 20th Century Pair of Large Sorcerers Mirrors Optical Distortion

Located in Lowestoft, GB

A good sized matching pair or early 20th century sorcerers mirrors with 11 large reverse ground optics and 5 smaller.

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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Sorcerers Mirror Antique

Materials

Mirror, Hardwood

19th C Optical Antique Ruby Red Sorcerers Mirror Curio Unusual Distortion Convex
19th C Optical Antique Ruby Red Sorcerers Mirror Curio Unusual Distortion Convex

19th C Optical Antique Ruby Red Sorcerers Mirror Curio Unusual Distortion Convex

Located in Lowestoft, GB

A decorative double sided sorcerers mirror, with seven reverse ground optics on a ruby red glass ground, with the other side being a flat plate.

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1820s English George III Sorcerers Mirror Antique

Materials

Art Glass, Mirror

Small Antique circa 1880 Oval Sorcerer's Mirror Stamped Made in England to Back
Small Antique circa 1880 Oval Sorcerer's Mirror Stamped Made in England to Back

Small Antique circa 1880 Oval Sorcerer's Mirror Stamped Made in England to Back

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely, very collectable, antique circa 1880 Sorcerer's mirror. I have two of these for sale, an oval and a rectangle with tapered corners,...

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1880s English High Victorian Sorcerers Mirror Antique

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Mirror

Set of 3 Sorcerer's Mirror
Set of 3 Sorcerer's Mirror

Set of 3 Sorcerer's Mirror

Located in Houston, TX

Three mirrors named for their convex shape. Round one on the left H: 14" W: 14" Lg. oval in middle H:18" W:11" Sm. oval on right H:15" W: 9"

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19th Century Sorcerers Mirror Antique

Materials

Glass, Wood

Early 20th Century English Sorcerers Mirror
Early 20th Century English Sorcerers Mirror

Early 20th Century English Sorcerers Mirror

Located in London, GB

We are proud to offer a highly decorative early 20th century sorcerers circular mirror. With its original metal 3 footed supported feet and hook still in place.

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1910s British Victorian Sorcerers Mirror Antique

Materials

Mirror

Early 20th Century Trio of Optical Concave Scientific Sorcerers Mirrors
Early 20th Century Trio of Optical Concave Scientific Sorcerers Mirrors

Early 20th Century Trio of Optical Concave Scientific Sorcerers Mirrors

Located in Lowestoft, GB

A trio of optical mirrors, housed in ebonized turned frames. Each mirror has an array of reverse ground optical lenses that throw light. The matching pair have a slight concave mirro...

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Early 20th Century European Sorcerers Mirror Antique

Materials

Optical Glass, Softwood

19th Century Rosewood Sorcerers Acid Etched Optical Mirror Curiosity
19th Century Rosewood Sorcerers Acid Etched Optical Mirror Curiosity

19th Century Rosewood Sorcerers Acid Etched Optical Mirror Curiosity

Located in Lowestoft, GB

A decorative and large sorcerers mirror, with eight reverse ground optics with an acid etched floral border.

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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Sorcerers Mirror Antique

Materials

Optical Glass, Rosewood

English Round Sorcerer's or Bullseye Convex Mirror (Diameter 15)
English Round Sorcerer's or Bullseye Convex Mirror (Diameter 15)

English Round Sorcerer's or Bullseye Convex Mirror (Diameter 15)

Located in Austin, TX

A fine English sorcerers or bullseye mirror from the 19th century, with nine reverse ground optics and an acid-etched floral border, framed in mahogany.

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19th Century English Sorcerers Mirror Antique

Materials

Mirror, Glass, Wood

English Sorcerer's or Bullseye Mirror from the Campaign Era (Diameter 16 3/4)
English Sorcerer's or Bullseye Mirror from the Campaign Era (Diameter 16 3/4)

English Sorcerer's or Bullseye Mirror from the Campaign Era (Diameter 16 3/4)

Located in Austin, TX

S F Guards being the Scots Fusilier Guards Sorcerer mirrors were an early 16th century design, used to throw light around via the convex optics, thereby giving them "magical powers"...

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19th Century English Campaign Sorcerers Mirror Antique

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Mirror, Wood, Glass

19th C Very Large Ebonised Sorceress Witches Convex Star Distortion Mirror
19th C Very Large Ebonised Sorceress Witches Convex Star Distortion Mirror

19th C Very Large Ebonised Sorceress Witches Convex Star Distortion Mirror

Located in Lowestoft, GB

Sorcerer mirrors were an early 16th century creation, used to throw light around via the convex optics thus giving them purported magical powers, hence the name. 56cm in diamiter

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Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Sorcerers Mirror Antique

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Mirror, Hardwood

19th Century Large Mahogany Sorcerers Witches Mirror Curiosity Optics
19th Century Large Mahogany Sorcerers Witches Mirror Curiosity Optics

19th Century Large Mahogany Sorcerers Witches Mirror Curiosity Optics

Located in Lowestoft, GB

A very large example of a sorcerers type mirror late 19th century age The mirror has 39 reverse ground optics, this creating the illusion of a compact reflections, with a outta c...

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Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Sorcerers Mirror Antique

Materials

Mirror, Mahogany

19th Century George III Blue Ground Sorcerers Mirror Curiosity
19th Century George III Blue Ground Sorcerers Mirror Curiosity

19th Century George III Blue Ground Sorcerers Mirror Curiosity

Located in Lowestoft, GB

A decorative and large sorcerers mirror, with seven reverse ground optics on a blue glass ground.

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Early 19th Century European George III Sorcerers Mirror Antique

Materials

Optical Glass, Hardwood

Sorcerer's mirror display tray, Circular 1900s, stamped Made in England to back
Sorcerer's mirror display tray, Circular 1900s, stamped Made in England to back

Sorcerer's mirror display tray, Circular 1900s, stamped Made in England to back

Located in London, GB

Attractive sorcerers wall, dressing-table or display mirror. Bevelled mirror with decorative cut circular rim.

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Early 1900s English Sorcerers Mirror Antique

Materials

Mirror

19th Century Ebonized and Reeded Sorceress Witches Convex Mirror
19th Century Ebonized and Reeded Sorceress Witches Convex Mirror

19th Century Ebonized and Reeded Sorceress Witches Convex Mirror

Located in Lowestoft, GB

Sorcerer mirrors were an early 16th century creation, used to throw light around via the convex optics thus giving them purported magical powers, hence the name.

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Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Sorcerers Mirror Antique

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Hardwood, Mirror

19th Century Maple Veneered Sorceress Witches Convex Mirror Distortion Mirror
19th Century Maple Veneered Sorceress Witches Convex Mirror Distortion Mirror

19th Century Maple Veneered Sorceress Witches Convex Mirror Distortion Mirror

Located in Lowestoft, GB

Some minor age related pitting/foxing to the mirror plate, and spitting to the veneer. Sorcerer mirrors were an early 16th century creation, used to throw light around via the conve...

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Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Sorcerers Mirror Antique

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Hardwood, Mirror

Early 20th C Trio of Large Glass Witches Sorcerers Foxed Mirror Convex Balls
Early 20th C Trio of Large Glass Witches Sorcerers Foxed Mirror Convex Balls

Early 20th C Trio of Large Glass Witches Sorcerers Foxed Mirror Convex Balls

Located in Lowestoft, GB

A trio of larger than the norm "witches" balls, each with a beautiful time worn oxidisation to their interiors. Pressed copper galleries and hanging hoops, first quarter of the 2...

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Early 20th Century European Sorcerers Mirror Antique

Materials

Blown Glass, Mirror

Sorcerer's mirror
Sorcerer's mirror

Sorcerer's mirror, 1900

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H 11.42 in Dm 11.42 in

Sorcerer's mirror

Located in LA BOUILLE, FR

An original Sorcerer's mirror from the 1900's with twelve convex mirrors surrounding a larger convex central mirror decorated with etched roses and foliage.

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1890s Victorian Sorcerers Mirror Antique

Materials

Mirror, Wood

19th Century Mahogany-Framed Sorcerer's Mirror, England
19th Century Mahogany-Framed Sorcerer's Mirror, England

19th Century Mahogany-Framed Sorcerer's Mirror, England

Located in New York, NY

Interesting Mahogany-Framed Round Sorcerer's Mirror with Etched Foliate Design. England, 19th Century.

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19th Century English Sorcerers Mirror Antique

Materials

Mahogany

Sorcerer's Mirror

Sorcerer's Mirror

Located in New York, NY

Round mahogany frame with multisided mirror and a star in the center.

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19th Century English Sorcerers Mirror Antique

Materials

Mahogany, Mirror

Sorcerer's Mirror

Sorcerer's Mirror

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Dm 15 in

Sorcerer's Mirror

Located in New York, NY

13 sided mirror with seven raised circles surrounded by leaves and vines.

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19th Century English Sorcerers Mirror Antique

Materials

Mahogany, Mirror

Sorcerer's Mirror

Sorcerer's Mirror

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Dm 15 in

Sorcerer's Mirror

Located in New York, NY

Round ebony frame with seven convex circles inside an intricately carved border.

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19th Century English Sorcerers Mirror Antique

Materials

Mirror

Sorcerer's Mirror
Sorcerer's Mirror

Sorcerer's Mirror

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H 24 in W 26 in

Sorcerer's Mirror

Located in New York, NY

Carved, gilded frame surrounding a multifaceted convex mirror; top a frame carved with ribbons and fruit.

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19th Century English Sorcerers Mirror Antique

Materials

Wood, Glass

Pair of Sorcerers Mirrors, 19th century
Pair of Sorcerers Mirrors, 19th century

Pair of Sorcerers Mirrors, 19th century

Located in San Francisco, CA

A pair of 19th century faux painted wooden frames with antique convex glass that has recently been silvered. Less than 2% of our inventory is shown here please contact us for specif...

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19th Century American Victorian Sorcerers Mirror Antique

Materials

Wood, Mirror

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Rosso Wall Mirror

$1,395 / item

H 31.5 in W 23.63 in D 1.97 in

Rosso Wall Mirror

By Specchi Veneziani

Located in Milan, IT

Crafted in the finest Murano tradition, this exquisite Venetian mirror is a true work of art. Assembled with crystal and gold elements, and adorned with red glass flowers, each piece...

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2010s Italian Renaissance Sorcerers Mirror Antique

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$2,531 / item

H 21.66 in W 24.02 in D 16.54 in

The 'Matisse' Etagere

Located in London, GB

The 'Matisse' wrought iron side table. A hand made and patinated wrought iron etagere with whimsical Matisse style cut-out decoration. Made to order based on a 1960s original. Avail...

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2010s English Folk Art Sorcerers Mirror Antique

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Wrought Iron

1817 Sgraffitoed Latin Memento Mori Pewter and Lead Glass Skull Tanker
1817 Sgraffitoed Latin Memento Mori Pewter and Lead Glass Skull Tanker

1817 Sgraffitoed Latin Memento Mori Pewter and Lead Glass Skull Tanker

Located in Lowestoft, GB

An interested continental pewter and lead glass tanker, dated 1817 with the initials "I B" incised in the lid. The tanker is heavily Sgraffitoed with a Latin Verso, cartouches and...

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Early 19th Century European Sorcerers Mirror Antique

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Pewter

ANTIQUE SWEDISH HAND PAINTED GROCERS GRAIN BIN SiDEBOARD HABERDASHERY CUPBOARD
ANTIQUE SWEDISH HAND PAINTED GROCERS GRAIN BIN SiDEBOARD HABERDASHERY CUPBOARD

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Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very nice antique, hand made in Sweden, Green Grocers grain bin top sideboard for fruits, vegetables an...

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1860s Swedish Victorian Sorcerers Mirror Antique

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Wood

Portrait of Lady Caroline Price
Portrait of Lady Caroline Price

Portrait of Lady Caroline Price

By George Romney

Located in Miami, FL

DESCRIPTION: Perhaps the best Romney in private hands. If Vogue Magazine existed in the late 18th century, this image of Lady Caroline Price would be on one of its covers. The e...

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1970s Old Masters Sorcerers Mirror Antique

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Oil, Canvas

Capiz Shell Table Lamp, Model Cornelia
Capiz Shell Table Lamp, Model Cornelia

Capiz Shell Table Lamp, Model Cornelia

$690 / item

H 19 in W 17 in D 17 in

Capiz Shell Table Lamp, Model Cornelia

By Dusty Deco

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Cornelia Table Lamp is a lamp that is made from capiz shells which gives the material an irregular structure. This makes each lamp unique, something that adds to its character and pe...

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2010s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Sorcerers Mirror Antique

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Brass

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Mawu Chair in Snow by Laura Gonzalez

$6,782 / item

H 35.44 in W 18.12 in D 19.69 in

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By laura gonzalez

Located in Paris, FR

Original chair in golden oak, satin finish. Flared legs, backrest and seat upholstered in a textured cream fabric by Dedar.

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2010s French Modern Sorcerers Mirror Antique

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Oak, Fabric, Bouclé

19th Century Memento Mori Carved Skull & Cross Bones
19th Century Memento Mori Carved Skull & Cross Bones

19th Century Memento Mori Carved Skull & Cross Bones

$2,715

H 5.91 in W 11.82 in D 6.7 in

19th Century Memento Mori Carved Skull & Cross Bones

Located in Lowestoft, GB

A well executed almost life size skull and crossbones pine carving, depicting the remembrance that we all will pass. Likely a part of a larger religious carving, possibly placed a...

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19th Century Italian Sorcerers Mirror Antique

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Pine

Complete 19th Century Pharmacy Shop Library Bookcases
Complete 19th Century Pharmacy Shop Library Bookcases

Complete 19th Century Pharmacy Shop Library Bookcases

$70,520 / set

H 102.37 in W 67.33 in D 106.3 in

Complete 19th Century Pharmacy Shop Library Bookcases

Located in Vosselaar, BE

We offer a original and complete late 19th century Pharmacy. Found in France it comprises 2 large corner cupboards with shelving on the long side. Furthermore a large bowed and sculp...

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Late 19th Century French Victorian Sorcerers Mirror Antique

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Wood

19th Century, Monumental Carved Boiserie Panels from Lartington Hall
19th Century, Monumental Carved Boiserie Panels from Lartington Hall

19th Century, Monumental Carved Boiserie Panels from Lartington Hall

Located in London, GB

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19th Century English Renaissance Revival Sorcerers Mirror Antique

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19th Century Distortion Mirror
19th Century Distortion Mirror

19th Century Distortion Mirror

$2,938

H 27.56 in W 21.26 in D 2.76 in

19th Century Distortion Mirror

Located in Brecht, BE

An unusual and very chic distortion mirror, with beautiful walnut wooden frame.

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Late 19th Century French Sorcerers Mirror Antique

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Mirror, Walnut

19th Century Bismuthinite Mineral Natural History Specimen Curio
19th Century Bismuthinite Mineral Natural History Specimen Curio

19th Century Bismuthinite Mineral Natural History Specimen Curio

Located in Lowestoft, GB

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19th Century English Sorcerers Mirror Antique

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Sorcerers Mirror Antique For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the sorcerers mirror antique you’re looking for. A sorcerers mirror antique — often made from glass, wood and mirror — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the sorcerers mirror antique you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A sorcerers mirror antique is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Victorian, Georgian and Baroque styles are sought with frequency.

How Much is a Sorcerers Mirror Antique?

The average selling price for a sorcerers mirror antique at 1stDibs is $2,071, while they’re typically $441 on the low end and $4,155 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Mirrors for You

The road from early innovations in reflective glass to the alluring antique and vintage mirrors in trendy modern interiors has been a long one but we’re reminded of the journey everywhere we look.

In many respects, wall mirrors, floor mirrors and full-length mirrors are to interior design what jeans are to dressing. Exceedingly versatile. Universally flattering. Unobtrusively elegant. And while all mirrors are not created equal, even in their most elaborate incarnation, they're still the heavy lifters of interior design, visually enlarging and illuminating any space

We’ve come a great distance from the polished stone that served as mirrors in Central America thousands of years ago or the copper mirrors of Mesopotamia before that. Today’s coveted glass Venetian mirrors, which should be cleaned with a solution of white vinegar and water, were likely produced in Italy beginning in the 1500s, while antique mirrors originating during the 19th century can add the rustic farmhouse feel to your mudroom that you didn’t know you needed.

By the early 20th century, experiments with various alloys allowed for mirrors to be made inexpensively. The geometric shapes and beveled edges that characterize mirrors crafted in the Art Deco style of the 1920s can bring pizzazz to your entryway, while an ornate LaBarge mirror made in the Hollywood Regency style makes a statement in any bedroom. Friedman Brothers is a particularly popular manufacturer known for decorative round and rectangular framed mirrors designed in the Rococo, Louis XVI and other styles, including dramatic wall mirrors framed in gold faux bamboo that bear the hallmarks of Asian design

Perhaps unsurprisingly, mid-century modernism continues to influence the design of contemporary mirrors. Today’s simple yet chic mantel mirror frames, for example, often neutral in color, owe to the understated mirror designs introduced in the postwar era.

Sculptor and furniture maker Paul Evans had been making collage-style cabinets since at least the late 1950s when he designed his Patchwork mirror — part of a series that yielded expressive works of combined brass, copper and pewter — for Directional Furniture during the mid-1960s. Several books celebrating Evans’s work were published beginning in the early 2000s, as his unconventional furniture has been enjoying a moment not unlike the resurgence that the Ultrafragola mirror is seeing. Designed by the Memphis Group’s Ettore Sottsass in 1970, the Ultrafragola mirror, in all its sensuous acrylic splendor, has become somewhat of a star thanks to much-lauded appearances in shelter magazines and on social media.

On 1stDibs, we have a broad selection of vintage and antique mirrors and tips on how to style your contemporary mirror too.

Questions About Sorcerers Mirror Antique
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To tell if a mirror is antique, check the glass to see if it's wavy or has any imperfections. Modern glass tends to be perfect. While this can be a clue, it might just signify that the mirror is old, not antique. Another thing to check for is the reflective coating on the back of the glass to see if it has begun oxidizing and has any age scratches. Finally, check out the frame to see if it has the appearance of age. Shop a large collection of antique mirrors from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An antique mirror is a mirror of considerable age that has historical significance or is in great demand due to its beauty or rarity. Oftentimes, you’ll hear an antique be defined as any item that is more than 100 years old, but this is not a specific measurement of an antique nor is it a requirement. Shop a collection of antique mirrors from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    You can tell if a mirror is antique through a number of indicators. For example, most antique mirrors are quite small in size, measuring no more than 2 feet. Additionally, antique mirrors will show signs of sports or discoloration. Many antique mirrors will have bubbling or waves in the glass.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 21, 2020

    Repairs and replacements can go toward devaluing any piece of antique or vintage furniture, and any modifications or repairs done to a centuries-old mirror should be handled by experts and executed with care. Because antique Venetian mirrors were handcrafted by Italian artisans and can in some cases be hundreds of years old, it is strongly recommended that you consult with experts in the field of restoring antique or decorative mirrors in the event that your piece should require restorative work.