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Set of Four Original Glass Circus Mirrors
Mark Davis Antiques
for sale €6,728     $7,303
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Mark Davis Antiques

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Set of Four Original Glass Circus Mirrors

1900 - 1920
Description

Probably unique opportunity to purchase a set of four original Glass Circus Mirrors. It is very unlikely that there is another set of this quantity available anywhere in the UK or Europe.

Various height, width and depth.

Price is for the set of four. Enquiries for individual mirror s welcome.

Physical Dimensions
Height
182cm (71.65")
Width
75cm (29.53")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Declaration

Mark Davis Antiques has dated these Antique Glass Circus Mirrors to the 1910s.

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SA1154758
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Large store/

Monday -Sunday 9.00-18.00. By prior appointment.

Description
Probably unique opportunity to purchase a set of four original Glass Circus Mirrors.
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It is very unlikely that there is another set of this quantity available anywhere in the UK or Europe.
Mark Davis Antiques

Various height, width and depth.

Price is for the set of four. Enquiries for individual mirror s welcome.

Height
182cm (71.65")
Width
75cm (29.53")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Date of Manufacture

Mark Davis Antiques has dated these Antique Glass Circus Mirrors to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1154758
Mark Davis Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2008
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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Mark Davis Antiques Profile Page

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A set of four rectangular vintage circus mirrors set in dark frames with distorted glass creating altered reflections.
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Archive I A set of four rectangular vintage circus mirrors set in dark frames with distorted glass creating altered reflections.

Set of Four Original Glass Circus Mirrors

Archive II A set of four rectangular vintage circus mirrors set in dark frames with distorted glass creating altered reflections. View II
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Mark Davis Antiques
Telephone 07890 261614
Location
16 Fore Street
Kingsbridge
Devon
TQ7 1NY
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/markdavis
Verified Since May 2008
Items For Sale 92
Items Sold 44
Mark Davis Antiques
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A set of four rectangular vintage circus mirrors set in dark frames with distorted glass creating altered reflections.
Set of Four Original Glass Circus Mirrors
Ref: SA1154758
A set of four rectangular vintage circus mirrors set in dark frames with distorted glass creating altered reflections.
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FAQs

Distortion mirrors gained widespread popularity in 19th and 20th-century fairgrounds, carnivals, and amusement parks as novel entertainment attractions. Designed with varying concave and convex curves, these mirrors alter light reflection to stretch, compress, or warp the viewers image.

Authentic fairground mirrors were constructed using thick, heavy plate glass that was heat-bent or custom-moulded to achieve distortion. The glass panels were typically housed in robust, heavy-duty timber or metal frames built to withstand frequent transport and public use.

Genuine vintage examples exhibit noticeable weight due to thick glass manufacturing, alongside natural silvering degradation such as desilvering, foxing, or oxidisation around the frame edges. The reverse side often retains original mounting points, structural reinforcement, or workshop markings.

Distortion mirrors serve as dramatic focal points when hung as a gallery grouping or positioned above a console table. Modern interior designers utilise these statement pieces to introduce sculptural interest, reflect natural light, and add architectural texture to neutral spaces.

Clean vintage mirrored glass using a soft microfiber cloth lightly dampened with water, avoiding harsh chemical sprays that can seep into edges and accelerate desilvering. Ensure heavy frames are secured to structural wall studs using appropriate load-bearing fixings.
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