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Extra Large Regency Convex Mirror, T. Fentham. C 1805
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Extra Large Regency Convex Mirror, T. Fentham. C 1805

19th century
Sold 24 November 2025 · Fine Antique Mirrors
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Absolutely stunning antique regency giltwood convex mirror, made by Thomas Fentham and dating from 1805.

In wonderful country house condition, lovely contrast between the burnished and matt areas of original gilding.

Original wafer thin convex mirror plate, which has a shallow convex curve and overall foxing. Plate re silvered most probably in the late 19th century.

Original backing board, complete with T. Fentham makers label.

79 cm diameter or 31 1/8" diameter.

Thomas Fentham

Trading at 49 Strand (1777); no. 52, ‘opposite Old Round Court’ (1778–93); no. 51 (1784); and 136 Strand, near Somerset House (1794–1820).

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Height
79cm (31.10")
Width
79cm (31.10")
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Fine Antique Mirrors has dated this Regency Convex Mirror to the 1800s.

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Absolutely stunning antique regency giltwood convex mirror, made by Thomas Fentham and dating from 1805.
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In wonderful country house condition, lovely contrast between the burnished and matt areas of original gilding.
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fig 1. An extra-large antique Regency circular convex mirror featuring a heavily gilded frame adorned with spherical ball ornamentation and an ebonised inner slip.
fig 1. Extra Large Regency Convex Mirror, T. Fentham. C 1805

Original wafer thin convex mirror plate, which has a shallow convex curve and overall foxing. Plate re silvered most probably in the late 19th century.

Original backing board, complete with T. Fentham makers label.

79 cm diameter or 31 1/8" diameter.

Thomas Fentham

Trading at 49 Strand (1777); no. 52, ‘opposite Old Round Court’ (1778–93); no. 51 (1784); and 136 Strand, near Somerset House (1794–1820).

Height
79cm (31.10")
Width
79cm (31.10")
Date of Manufacture

Fine Antique Mirrors has dated this Regency Convex Mirror to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1166878
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Specializing in antique 18th/19th century gilt mirrors. Gilding restoration undertaken.

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Archive I An extra-large antique Regency circular convex mirror featuring a heavily gilded frame adorned with spherical ball ornamentation and an ebonised inner slip. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Extra Large Regency Convex Mirror, T. Fentham. C 1805

Archive II An extra-large antique Regency circular convex mirror featuring a heavily gilded frame adorned with spherical ball ornamentation and an ebonised inner slip. View II
Archive III An extra-large antique Regency circular convex mirror featuring a heavily gilded frame adorned with spherical ball ornamentation and an ebonised inner slip. View III
Archive IV An extra-large antique Regency circular convex mirror featuring a heavily gilded frame adorned with spherical ball ornamentation and an ebonised inner slip. View IV
Archive V An extra-large antique Regency circular convex mirror featuring a heavily gilded frame adorned with spherical ball ornamentation and an ebonised inner slip. View V
Archive VI An extra-large antique Regency circular convex mirror featuring a heavily gilded frame adorned with spherical ball ornamentation and an ebonised inner slip. View VI
Archive VII An extra-large antique Regency circular convex mirror featuring a heavily gilded frame adorned with spherical ball ornamentation and an ebonised inner slip. View VII
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An extra-large antique Regency circular convex mirror featuring a heavily gilded frame adorned with spherical ball ornamentation and an ebonised inner slip.
Extra Large Regency Convex Mirror, T. Fentham. C 1805
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An extra-large antique Regency circular convex mirror featuring a heavily gilded frame adorned with spherical ball ornamentation and an ebonised inner slip.
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  • ObjectWall Mirrors
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGrand Regency
  • MaterialGiltwood, Gesso, Glass, Wood
  • ColourGilded Gold
  • MotifsSpherical ball moulding, Ebonised reeded slip, Curved convex glass
  • SizeH 79 cm (31 in) x W 79 cm (31 in)

FAQs

Giltwood surfaces are extremely delicate and sensitive to moisture and abrasion. They should be cleaned only by gently dusting with a soft, dry ostrich feather duster, avoiding all chemical cleaning agents, liquid sprays, and direct sunlight which can degrade the fragile gold leaf.

These statement pieces act as focal points that bounce light around a room and distort perspective in an artistic manner. They pair effectively with minimalist modern decor, contrasting against clean lines, or within traditional spaces to anchor a chimney breast or hallway wall.

Authenticity is determined by examining the construction of the backboards, the presence of old float or blown convex glass with natural distortions, the composition of the gesso and gilt layering, and often the makers label or stamp preserved on the reverse.

Authentic pieces feature a heavy turned wood or gesso-over-composition frame, traditionally gilded with gold leaf. The defining feature is the curved, spherical glass plate, often set within an ebonised inner reeded slip and surrounded by a border of applied spherical balls or spherules.

Regency convex mirrors, often called bullseye or bankers mirrors, gained immense popularity in early 19th-century Britain. Originally designed to provide a wide field of vision for security and monitoring in large rooms, they became a hallmark of refined Regency interior decoration.
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