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Pair of Sorcerer Type Mirrors
Ropeworks Antiques
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Pair of Sorcerer Type Mirrors

19th century
Description

A pair of Nineteenth century mirrors in Mahogany frames with gilt slips each with thirty two reverse ground optics.

Excellent totally original condition and measure 37cm square.

Circa 1880

Now available from our large showroom in Marlborough, Wiltshire.

Delivery included to mainland UK addresses.

Physical Dimensions
Height
37cm (14.57")
Width
37cm (14.57")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Declaration

Ropeworks Antiques has dated these Pair Sorcerer Wall Mirrors to the 1880s.

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SA1197867
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Buying and selling antique and decorative furniture and related items from a riverside setting in the beautiful market town of Marlborough, home of the second widest high street in the UK.

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Description
A pair of Nineteenth century mirrors in Mahogany frames with gilt slips each with thirty two reverse ground optics.

Excellent totally original condition and measure 37cm square.

Circa 1880

Now available from our large showroom in Marlborough, Wiltshire.

Delivery included to mainland UK addresses.

Height
37cm (14.57")
Width
37cm (14.57")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Date of Manufacture

Ropeworks Antiques has dated these Pair Sorcerer Wall Mirrors to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1197867
Ropeworks Antiques
Ropeworks Antiques
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The Old Ropeworks
Kennet Place
Marlborough
SN8 1NG
United Kingdom
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A pair of square dark wood framed mirrors featuring a border of convex glass studs surrounding the central mirrored glass panel.
Pair of sorcerer type mirrors
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A pair of square dark wood framed mirrors featuring a border of convex glass studs surrounding the central mirrored glass panel.
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Sorcerer mirrors, historically known as witch mirrors or miroirs sorciere, feature convex cabochons or studded glass borders designed to distort light and reflect an entire room. Originating in Renaissance Europe, they were traditionally believed to ward off evil spirits and allow occupants to monitor an entire space from a single vantage point.

These mirrors are typically constructed using a central mirrored glass plate encircled by raised glass cabochons or polished studs. The assembly is secured within a molded timber frame, often featuring ebonised finishes, mahogany veneers, or gilt interior slips.

Authentic period pieces feature hand-applied glass cabochons, early mercury or silvering techniques, and traditional joinery on the wooden backing. Irregularities in the optical quality of the glass studs and gentle oxidisation on the silvered backing indicate genuine age.

A pair of sorcerer mirrors can be positioned symmetrically above a sideboard, flanking a fireplace, or along a hallway to maximise light reflection. Their dark timber frames and repetitive stud details add geometric texture to both classical and contemporary wall schemes.

Glass surfaces should be cleaned using a lint-free microfibre cloth lightly dampened with water or a non-abrasive glass cleaner, ensuring fluid does not seep into the frame edges. The wooden frame should be dusted regularly with a dry cloth and kept away from excessive dampness to prevent desilvering.
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