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Regency Gilt Convex Mirror
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Regency Gilt Convex Mirror

19th century
Description

Regency convex mirror circa 1815 with slightly worn through water gilding and original mercury glass which is in very good condition, the pine back panel has it’s original maker’s paper label.

Date of Manufacture

Spencer Robertson Antiques has dated this Regency Gilt Convex Mirror to the Regency era.

Independent Date Guide ID 08833441
Dealer's Item DateRegency era
Sellingantiques DateRegency era
Sellingantiques agingItem 200-220 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE REGENCY ERA:
Engraved trade label on the pine back: Thomas Thompson of Fenchurch Street.
Red clay bole showing beneath the gilding: traditional water gilding worn by handling.
Fine dark spotting across the convex mirror plate: aged mercury glass silvering.
Reeded ebonised inner slip framing the plate: typical Regency detail.
Hand-sawn pine backing boards: early nineteenth-century framing work.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
56cm (22.05")
Width
56cm (22.05")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Reference Numbers
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SA1119063
Description
Regency convex mirror circa 1815 with slightly worn through water gilding and original mercury glass which is in very good condition, the pine back panel has it’s original maker’s paper label.
Date of Manufacture

Spencer Robertson Antiques has dated this Regency Gilt Convex Mirror to the Regency era.

Independent Date Report ID 08833441
Dealer's Item DateRegency era
Sellingantiques datingRegency era
Sellingantiques agingItem 200-220 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the Regency era:
Engraved trade label on the pine back: Thomas Thompson of Fenchurch Street.
Red clay bole showing beneath the gilding: traditional water gilding worn by handling.
Fine dark spotting across the convex mirror plate: aged mercury glass silvering.
Reeded ebonised inner slip framing the plate: typical Regency detail.
Hand-sawn pine backing boards: early nineteenth-century framing work.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
56cm (22.05")
Width
56cm (22.05")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Reference Numbers
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SA1119063
Spencer Robertson Antiques
Spencer Robertson Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2022
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A circular Regency giltwood convex mirror featuring a ball-studded moulded frame and an inner ebonised reeded slip.
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Archive I A circular Regency giltwood convex mirror featuring a ball-studded moulded frame and an inner ebonised reeded slip.

Regency Gilt Convex Mirror

Archive II A circular Regency giltwood convex mirror featuring a ball-studded moulded frame and an inner ebonised reeded slip. View II
Archive III A circular Regency giltwood convex mirror featuring a ball-studded moulded frame and an inner ebonised reeded slip. View III
Archive IV A circular Regency giltwood convex mirror featuring a ball-studded moulded frame and an inner ebonised reeded slip. View IV
Archive V A circular Regency giltwood convex mirror featuring a ball-studded moulded frame and an inner ebonised reeded slip. View V
Archive VI A circular Regency giltwood convex mirror featuring a ball-studded moulded frame and an inner ebonised reeded slip. View VI
Archive VII A circular Regency giltwood convex mirror featuring a ball-studded moulded frame and an inner ebonised reeded slip. View VII
Archive VIII A circular Regency giltwood convex mirror featuring a ball-studded moulded frame and an inner ebonised reeded slip. View VIII
Archive IX A circular Regency giltwood convex mirror featuring a ball-studded moulded frame and an inner ebonised reeded slip. View IX
Archive X A circular Regency giltwood convex mirror featuring a ball-studded moulded frame and an inner ebonised reeded slip. View X
Archive XI A circular Regency giltwood convex mirror featuring a ball-studded moulded frame and an inner ebonised reeded slip. View XI
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Spencer Robertson Antiques

Spencer Robertson Antiques
Telephone 07860 245923
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East Mill Lane
Sherborne
Dorset
DT9 3DP
United Kingdom
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A circular Regency giltwood convex mirror featuring a ball-studded moulded frame and an inner ebonised reeded slip.
Regency Gilt Convex Mirror
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A circular Regency giltwood convex mirror featuring a ball-studded moulded frame and an inner ebonised reeded slip.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectWall Mirrors
  • Period19th century
  • StyleRegency
  • MaterialGiltwood, Glass, Ebonised Wood, Gesso
  • ColourGold, Black
  • MotifsBall spherules, Reeded ebonised slip, Convex glass plate, Circular gilt frame
  • SizeH 56 cm (22 in) x W 56 cm (22 in) x D 7 cm (3 in)

This Regency convex mirror dates from circa 1815 and follows a classic Regency style. The circular frame is constructed from giltwood with gesso, highlighted in gold with a contrasting black inner ebonised reeded slip. Details include spherical ball spherules studded around the moulded frame, a convex glass plate, and a suspension chain attached to metal hardware at the top. The surface displays slightly worn through water gilding revealing underlying tones, and the pine back panel holds its original maker's paper label alongside the original mercury glass plate. Measuring 56 cm high, 56 cm wide, and 7 cm deep, it is practical for compact wall spaces. Today, this piece is traditionally used above the mantel in a living room, hallway, or dining space to reflect light and interior views.

FAQs

Popularised in Britain during the early nineteenth century, convex mirrors were designed to reflect an entire room from a single focal point. They were often placed in dining rooms or drawing rooms to allow hosts to observe guests and servants discreetly.

These mirrors traditionally consist of a carved pine or gesso frame covered in gold leaf gilding, enclosing a curved glass plate. A reeded ebonised wooden slip is usually fitted between the mirror glass and the outer frame.

Authentic nineteenth-century examples often exhibit hand-carved wood details, original gesso underlying the gilt finish, and subtle foxing or distortion in the heavy curved glass plate. The reverse side usually shows hand-sawn wooden backing boards and original iron fittings.

A convex mirror is commonly placed above a fireplace mantelpiece, console table, or in a narrow hallway. Its curved lens amplifies natural light and adds structural depth to contemporary and period interiors alike.

Dust the giltwood frame gently with a soft dry brush, avoiding water or chemical cleaners that can lift the gold leaf and gesso. Clean the glass plate using a damp microfibre cloth, ensuring no moisture seeps into the wooden slip.
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