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Good Large Regency Circular Gilt Convex Mirror
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Good Large Regency Circular Gilt Convex Mirror

19th century
Sold 30 March 2025 · Rams Head Antiques
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Description

This is a fine Regency Convex circular mirror of good scale and in very nice original condition with the original gilding.

The handsome mirror is 70 cms in diameter with a good deep frame decorated with gilded ball detail and an inner ebonised and reeded circular mount that surrounds the original convex glass mirror plate.

This is in very nice original condition with no blemishes or marks to the glass.

UK delivery can be arranged with our trusted furniture courier and costs £55 plus vat to most areas. Some areas and extremities may vary, please email or text your postcode for an accurate quote.

Date of Manufacture

Rams Head Antiques has dated this Regency Gilt Convex Mirror to the Regency era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
70cm (27.56")
Width
70cm (27.56")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Reference Numbers
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SA1133072
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You are most welcome to visit the shop but please always check to confirm we are open before travelling. We have been in the antiques trade for well over thirty years now and stock a wide and varied range of antiques and decorative items specialising in carpets and Eastern and Oriental items as well as Georgian and Victorian furniture, mirrors, oil paintings, prints, ceramics and clocks.

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This is a fine Regency Convex circular mirror of good scale and in very nice original condition with the original gilding.
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The handsome mirror is 70 cms in diameter with a good deep frame decorated with gilded ball detail and an inner ebonised and reeded circular mount that surrounds the original convex glass mirror plate.
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fig 1. A large round Regency convex mirror featuring a gilded wooden frame decorated with balls and a black ebonised inner slip.
fig 1. Good Large Regency Circular Gilt Convex Mirror

This is in very nice original condition with no blemishes or marks to the glass.

UK delivery can be arranged with our trusted furniture courier and costs £55 plus vat to most areas. Some areas and extremities may vary, please email or text your postcode for an accurate quote.

Date of Manufacture

Rams Head Antiques has dated this Regency Gilt Convex Mirror to the Regency era.

Height
70cm (27.56")
Width
70cm (27.56")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Reference Numbers
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SA1133072
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Archive I A large round Regency convex mirror featuring a gilded wooden frame decorated with balls and a black ebonised inner slip. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

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A large round Regency convex mirror featuring a gilded wooden frame decorated with balls and a black ebonised inner slip.
Good Large Regency Circular Gilt Convex Mirror
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A large round Regency convex mirror featuring a gilded wooden frame decorated with balls and a black ebonised inner slip.
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  • ObjectWall Mirrors
  • Period19th century
  • StyleRegency
  • MaterialGiltwood, Gesso, Glass
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsGilded balls, Ebonised reeded slip, Round convex glass
  • SizeH 70 cm (28 in) x W 70 cm (28 in) x D 10 cm (4 in)

Regency convex mirrors, also known as bullseye mirrors, gained popularity in Britain during the early 19th century. Originally designed for function, their curved glass provided butlers with a wide-angle view of the dining room to monitor service.

These mirrors typically feature a hemispherical blown glass plate set within a turned wooden frame. The frame is coated in gesso and finished with gold leaf or gilt paint, often adorned with ornamental spheres, reeding, or crests.

Authentic pieces often display signs of age such as foxing and minor distortions within the mirror glass, hand-carved or gessoed wooden components, and historical backing boards secured with old-style fixings or screws.

A convex mirror acts as a strong focal point in modern spaces by reflecting light and creating depth. Hang it above a mantelpiece, in an entrance hall, or paired with minimalist furnishings to contrast its ornate historic character.

Dust the frame gently with a soft, dry brush to avoid damaging the delicate gilt surface. Clean the glass sparingly with a microfiber cloth and a mild glass cleaner, taking care not to let moisture seep behind the frame edge.
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