English Wall Mirrors

Pair of mid 19th century Gilt and Gesso Girandole mirrors, the original bevelled glass plates within a moulded egg and dart decorated frame, each suspen...

A Pair of mirrors, from Designs in Thomas Chippendale's 'Director' Constructed in carved gilded softwood, of asymmetrical addorsed form, the mirror plates housed within complex Rococo carving, incorporating 'S' & 'C' scrolls, foliage, and surmounted by Ho Ho birds, the design informed by Chippendale's Plate numbers 168, 169, 177 and 178. Circa 1850 Dimensions: H: 70 in / 177 cm W: 35.5 in / 90 cm Thomas Chippendale the Elder (1718-1779) Yorkshire born, a highly skilled cabinet maker and designer, published in 1754 his 'Gentleman & Cabinet Maker's Director', a volume of instantly recognisable and idiosyncratic designs, that was reprinted time and again, serving as an essential manual for cabinet makers the length and breadth of England. Working from 60-62 St Martins Lane, London his output is regarded as the ne plus ultra of 18th century English cabinet...

The rectangular palazzo mosaic mirror is my take on the Classic Venetian mirror and adding a contemporary twist. Mosaiced in mirror with a sandblasted mirror relief...

The mirror sections are finely engraved with butterflies and fishing herons, the lower domed panel issuing plain candle arms supporting drop hung drip pans and candle nozzles, The mi...

An octagonal Art & Crafts mirror of octagonal form with grape leaf and vine decoration on a raised pin ground, retaining original beveled glass and backboard.

A pair of double plate giltwood pier glasses, one George 1 and the other made to match by George Paton carver and gilder to Queen Victoria, each with the original, probably Queen Anne, shaped and bevelled glasses, the upper plate arched and cut with a central Brunswick star above a border of scrolls along the lower edge, all within a gadrooned frame carved in high and shallow relief with pendant bellflowers and scrolling foliage issuing from flowerheads, the swan-neck pediment centred on a cartouche. One Georgian circa 1730 and the other circa 1840. The older one with a paper label stating ‘Hugh Paton, Printseller and Picture Frame Maker…Her Majesty’s carver and gilder’. English. Footnote: The George I mirror, made c.1730, is an intriguing design that is based on the popular tabernacle shape that was a favourite of the Palladian designers in England such as William Kent and John Vardy. However, the way the slip inside the mirror is shaped indicates the Queen Anne period. This could be particularly significant as both plates in this mirror are original and may well have been re-used Queen Anne period plates. It was very common in even the grandest of homes to update mirrors by changing the style of the frame to suit the latest fashion whilst retaining and re-using the valuable mirror glass itself. This seems all the more likely with the present mirror due to the wonderful engraved Brunswick star and other designs on the top plate-again this form of decoration tends to be associated with mirrors from the William and Mary and Queen Anne periods and is almost always a sign of the highest quality as well. Although it has not been possible to find any provenance for this particular pair of mirrors, we are able to make several educated guesses due to the label on the back of one of them. The label is that of Hugh Paton, a very important and well-known mid-19th century tradesman based in Edinburgh (see below for more details about his business). Paton advertised widely in the Scottish press and from 1842 onwards he began to use the phrase “Carver and gilder to the Queen”, later amended to “Carver and gilder to the Queen and HRH The Duchess of Kent”. Although the Paton business continued under the control of his son, Hugh Paton himself had died by 1867. Therefore, our mirrors must have passed through his hands before that point. It was common practice for restorers to add their label to the back of pieces that they had worked on in some way and it is highly likely that Paton was asked to re-gild the George I mirror and then make a copy to match at the same time. The quality of the copy is quite remarkable and it is virtually impossible to tell the pair apart when viewed on the wall. Given Paton’s reputation and the location of his business, it is likely that the George I mirror belonged to a Scottish family of some prominence who then sought out the very best local gilder to work on their piece and make them a copy. Hugh Paton and his Business Hugh Paton’s business is recorded from 1827-1867, becoming Hugh Paton and Sons after his death in 1868 and flourishing until c.1892. During that time the firm occupied many different premises in Edinburgh including in Princes Street and Adam Square. Unfortunately, the relevant part of the label on our mirrors is damaged so we cannot say with certainty where the firm was based at the time that the mirrors were handled but, as stated above, the presence of the royal crest proves that the date must have been post-1842 and pre-1867 when the name of the firm was changed. As such, the firm would have either been based in Adam Square or at 10 Princes Street. Although it was common for tradesmen and women of this period to have had multi-faceted businesses, Paton operated in a truly astonishing number of markets. A brief biography of the man is maintained on the Science Museum website as he won the contract in 1851 to print the timetables for all of the railway services leaving from Edinburgh and Glasgow. An advert in the Glasgow Sentinel on the 8th of March 1851 mentioned Paton opening new premises in Glasgow specifically to print these timetables and mention was made of the fact that he had received permission to run adverts in the timetable booklets. This is just one example of Paton’s enterprising nature. The same advert described his business as “Printer and publisher, picture frame-maker and print-publisher, carver and gilder to the Queen and her Royal Highness the Duchess of Kent”. Later in the same advert, Paton mentioned that he was taking orders for “window...

A fantastic 19th century giltwood mirror of large proportions. The mirror glass plate of rectangular form set within a stunningly hand carved, moulded giltwood frame flanked with bor...

An English Neo-Gothic caved-wood mirror from the 19th century. This antique wall mirror from England is rectangular-shaped with prominent square accents at each corner. Diamond-shape...

Very fine George II period giltwood mirror, the swan neck pediment with foliate carved scrolls surrounding central shell carved cartouche, the whole w...

An exceptional and beautifully preserved rare pair of period George II looking glasses in the style of William Kent (1685-1748) with beveled mirror plates. The burled walnut tablet is bound by Greek eared-architraves with acanthus detailing and oak leaf and acorn garlands. The whole is surmounted by a graceful swan-neck pediment and a central pierced and carved cartouche...

Art Deco cobalt blue trimmed mirror with aluminum corner mounts.

An Art Deco wood and textured gesso, guilt painted portal mirror with bevelled edge. Original paper to verso with remnants of original label. This small and delicate Art Deco Port...

Very fine early Georgian walnut and parcel gilt mirror, the scalloped crest with inset carved gesso and gilt scallop shell over molded frame surrounding original shaped and beveled m...

A beautiful and very high quality original antique Adam Style mirror in gilt wood and gesso. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1890-1910 period. This is very well m...

K0553 English Victorian overmantel mirror, having a replacement glass in beaded and carved gesso frame with leafy scrolls to the base. This antique mirror has been refinished in the ...

A fabulous 19th Century giltwood overmantle mirror in the manner of Adams. The mirror glass plate of rectangular form set within a beautifully hand carved and moulded giltwood frame....

Lovely limed oak mirror Very simple with just the rather nice gadrooned edge to the frame In baroque style Recently limed. Original bevelled mirr...

This is an absolutely beautiful and very large scale Victorian pub mirror, removed from the saloon of a London public house, the etched and bevele...

Giltwood Neoclassical mirror. One large rectangular mirror surrounded by ebonized moldings flanked by 2 smaller panels below a ebonized composition panel below acorn & gilt crown molding.

An English painted wall mirror from the mid 20th century, with carved openwork motifs, black and golden tones and distressed finish. Created in England during the second quarter of t...

A fine period English convex mirror from the Regency era featuring a design of bowed Classical columns around a ribbed outer circumference with traces of the original period gilding,...

A very fine 19th century giltwood overmantle or hall mirror of rectangular form. The mirror glass plate is set within a hand carved and moulded giltwood frame with beaded detail and ...

A circa 1950's English bamboo mirror. Measurements: Height: 53.75" Width: 28" Depth: 1/2".

Antique English Reverse Painted 'Hey Diddle Diddle' Eglomise Child's Mirror England, Circa 1850s A true rarity, a diminutive gilt Eglomise /reverse painted mirror depicting the English nursery rhyme Hey diddle, diddle!. Finely executed with gilt split column frame, with the upper-section hand painted highly detailed glass panel illustrating the children's nursery rhyme 'Hey diddle, diddle!' 'Hey diddle, diddle! The cat and the fiddle, The cow jumped over the moon...

A superb 19th century giltwood overmantle mirror of large proportions. The original mercury glass plate with some mottling, i...

Early Nineteenth Century George III or Regency Eglomise Mirror of Carved Beechwood. The rectangular mirror plate flanked by eglomise panels of tassels, each hung with medallions of trophies and classical figures, surmounted by an eglomise panel reserved with an oval print...

An Arts & Crafts oval mirror covered in hand hammered and punched polishedpewter, with two copper cabochons and original beveled glass and backboard. Good scale and striking finish.

Striking Victorian Italianate style mirror in red and gold tones with detailed scroll and leaf pattern. Ornate floral pattern carved with a combinati...

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely contemporary triple bevelled edge wall hanging mirror A good looking, well made and decorative piece, it is a triple corner bevelled...

With rectangular mirror plate within a conforming surround with outset corners and enriched with gadrooned and egg and dart borders, foliate sprays to the corners and the sides with ...

This is a mirror in wood. It has been made in England in the 19th century. The color is brown.

A 19th century English Chippendale giltwood mirror. This Classic chinoiserie style mirror is besieged with a mix of roses, foliage, fretwor...

With urn finial and bellflower swags over an oval mirror and conforming carved frame ending with a leaf tip cluster.

Antique English 18th Century carved walnut mirror with Floral Painting.

English Hepplewhite mahogany and gilt wood scrolled acanthus foliage wall mirror with central quiver and arrows, flanking corner medallions, and inte...

A fine pair of cut and faceted glass mirrors, housed in their original ebonised frames. Age related pitting to the mirror plates, minor wear to...

Antique English gold leaf and "Eglomise" (Reverse Painted and Metal-Leaf Glass) Mirror, Circa 1920.

A very attractive mid-19th century gilt pier mirror, of unusually small proportions, having elegant foliate pattern verre églomisé pane...

William IV rosewood mirror, with nicely carved and shaped cornice, the original mirror glass surrounded by rosewood veneer, the sides with fluted p...

An Art Deco wood and textured gesso, guilt painted portal mirror with bevelled edge. Original paper to verso with remnants of original label. This sm...

A fine English round or circular convex mirror featuring a Regency design of a moulded gilt frame and ebonized trim, with gilt balls around the circumference. Dimensions: Diameter 1...

Rare, mid-17th century, Tortoishell, small, cushion framed, mirror with the original plate & back, length 14 ½” height 16”, depth 2½” The tortoishell is striking and was highly prize...

Ornately decorated with arched trefoils and twisted detailing, this antique wrought iron mirror is an elegant showpiece in any space. The ironwork is believed to have been taken from...

Rare and exceptionally hand carved branches-with-a-blackbird-sculpture picture frame, in mint condition. This unique and superbly carved picture frame with a blackbird on top is a...

A pair of English Edwardian scarlet Japanned mirrors, each with different gold decoration. The plates are bevelled.

In the style of Robert Adam. Urn form finial with leaf tip swags and scrolls over an oval beveled mirror and a pair of candle arms flanked by leaves and seed pods terminating on urns...

An exceptional 19th century giltwood arch top overmantle mirror of large proportions. The original mirror glass plate is set within a finely...

Georgian gilt carved wood and gesso girandole wall mirror with a swan neck centered shield crest, original flanking scrolled spur bronze candle holders, a...

Tiered and intricate molding style brass frame mirror from England. It has a wonderful patina which is age appropriate. THIS ITEM IS LOCATED AND WILL SHIP FROM OUR EAST HAMPTON, NY ...

An exceptionally rare pair of stunning 19th Century giltwood mirrors. The original shaped, double bevelled, mercury mirror glass plate is set within a very fine, intricately hand car...

English Chippendale serpentine gilt wood and gesso foliage wall mirror, Late 18th century. Mirror retains the original silvered glass and wood backing.

Very fine George II walnut and parcel gilt mirror, the phoenix bird finial surmounted by acanthus carved swan neck pediment, the folia...

With vase and floral finial and broken arch pediment over a mirror plate flanked by gilt carving of leaves, flowers and nuts. The bottom with gilded roundels and carved scrolled deco...

We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely sublime English Victorian heavily carved wall mirror, circa 1880 This mirror is a tour de force of carving, the frame has three ...

We are delighted to offer for sale 1 of 7 round wall mirrors with deep ebonised frames This sale is for 1 mirror with the option to buy up to 8 in total They are good looking and d...

With original gilding. Broken arch pediment with central shell carving over a beveled mirror plate set within a frame with carved shaped corners , backplates that once held candle arms.

A gorgeous 19th century overmantle mirror of large proportions, beautifully restored in a distressed paint finish. The original mercury ...

Incredible Pair of George III Chinese Chippendale Carved Giltwood Mirrors, c. 1760, each finely carved with latticework and foliage over profound Rococo "C" scrolls. Each mirror features a Pagoda over gilt rock work and are "His and Hers" with a seated male figure in one and a seated female figure in the other. These mirrors were sold by the legendary shop, Florian Papp...