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Antique Convex Mirror
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Antique Convex Mirror

19th century
For Sale by The Ark Stores
Description

An antique convex mirror

Also known as a ‘butler’s mirror’

Stripped gilt finish

Original mirror plate

Physical Dimensions
Height
6.5cm (2.56")
Width
41cm (16.14")
Depth
41cm (16.14")
Declaration

The Ark Stores has dated this Antique Convex Wall Mirror to the 19th Century.

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SA1213812
Description
An antique convex mirror

Also known as a ‘butler’s mirror’

Stripped gilt finish

Original mirror plate

Height
6.5cm (2.56")
Width
41cm (16.14")
Depth
41cm (16.14")
Date of Manufacture

The Ark Stores has dated this Antique Convex Wall Mirror to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1213812
The Ark Stores
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2016
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Antique Convex Mirror

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The Ark Stores
Telephone 01428 641817
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Town Car Park
Haslemere
Surrey
GU27 2HG
United Kingdom
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The Ark Stores
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A circular antique convex mirror featuring a gilded and painted frame decorated with spherical balls along the inner rim.
Antique Convex Mirror
Ref: SA1213812
A circular antique convex mirror featuring a gilded and painted frame decorated with spherical balls along the inner rim.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectWall Mirrors
  • Period19th century
  • StyleRegency
  • MaterialGiltwood, Glass, Gesso
  • ColourGold, Cream
  • MotifsSpherical ball mouldings, Convex glass plate, Gilded cavetto frame, Circular profile
  • SizeH 6.5 cm (3 in) x W 41 cm (16 in) x D 41 cm (16 in)

This nineteenth-century Regency wall mirror forms a circular convex glass plate within a gilded and painted cavetto frame, exhibiting a stripped gilt finish and original mirror plate alongside spherical ball mouldings. The construction combines giltwood, glass, and gesso materials displaying gold and cream colours, complemented by visible surface wear, distressing, and aged patina. Measuring 6.5 cm high, 41 cm wide, and 41 cm deep, the compact scale makes it suitable for placement above the mantel in a living space or hallway as a decorative interior accent. Positioned on a wall, the piece reflects natural light while adding historical character and traditional detail to modern domestic interiors.

FAQs

Convex mirrors gained wide popularity during the late 18th and early 19th centuries, particularly within Georgian and Regency interiors. The curved glass provided a wider field of view, allowing butler staff to observe dining rooms discreetly or homeowners to reflect maximum light across a room.

Traditional examples feature frames carved from timber with applied gesso moulding, finished with gold leaf gilding or paint. The mirror glass itself was crafted as a convex curved plate, often held within a cavetto frame detailed with painted accents or ball ornamentations.

Authentic period pieces exhibit hand-carved joinery, natural oxidisation or foxing on the glass plate, and layered gesso underlying worn gilding. The reverse side often features original pine backing boards and iron hanging fittings consistent with 19th-century craft techniques.

Positioning a convex mirror above a fireplace mantelpiece, sideboard, or within an entry hall creates an intriguing focal point. The curved glass captures ambient light and surrounding architectural details, making compact spaces feel broader and more connected.

Dust the frame regularly with a dry, soft-bristled brush to clean intricate mouldings without disturbing fragile leaf gilding. Avoid liquid cleaners on the frame, and clean the glass plate using a slightly damp microfibre cloth without contacting the gilded perimeter.
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