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Pair Antique Sorcerer Mirrors. Multi Convex Etched Witching Wall Mirrors.
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Pair Antique Sorcerer Mirrors. Multi Convex Etched Witching Wall Mirrors.

1900 - 1920
For Sale by Krave Antiques
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This fabulous pair of antique Sorcerer's or witch's mirrors which are oval in shape have 18 circular convex mirror lenses in each with hand etched decoration between each and surrounded by tiny oval indents.

These stylish antique mirrors which have wooden backs have chain fixings so can be hung on a wall and date from the early 20th century.

A very desirable and sought after pair of matching mirrors that are in excellent original condition and look amazing on display.

Material: Wood. Mirror plate.

Date: Early 20th century.

Dimensions: Length: 29 cm (11 1/4"). Width: 20.5 cm (8"). Depth: 1 cm (1/2").

Total weight for the two: 2082 g.

Condition: Excellent decorative antique condition with signs of use in keeping with age. The mirror glass in good condition with just a few marks and light scratches. Please see pictures.

Please note that only the mirrors are included and any other items in the pictures are for display only.

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Krave Antiques has dated these Antique Convex Sorcerer Mirrors to the 1920s.

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SA1239731
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PSM3644
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This fabulous pair of antique Sorcerer's or witch's mirrors which are oval in shape have 18 circular convex mirror lenses in each with hand etched decoration between each and surrounded by tiny oval indents.
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These stylish antique mirrors which have wooden backs have chain fixings so can be hung on a wall and date from the early 20th century.
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fig 1. A pair of oval glass sorcerer mirrors featuring central dark reflections surrounded by a border of etched botanical motifs and raised convex glass lenses.
fig 1. Pair Antique Sorcerer Mirrors. Multi Convex Etched Witching Wall Mirrors.

A very desirable and sought after pair of matching mirrors that are in excellent original condition and look amazing on display.

Material: Wood. Mirror plate.

Date: Early 20th century.

Dimensions: Length: 29 cm (11 1/4"). Width: 20.5 cm (8"). Depth: 1 cm (1/2").

fig 2. A pair of oval glass sorcerer mirrors featuring central dark reflections surrounded by a border of etched botanical motifs and raised convex glass lenses.
fig 2. Pair Antique Sorcerer Mirrors. Multi Convex Etched Witching Wall Mirrors.

Total weight for the two: 2082 g.

Condition: Excellent decorative antique condition with signs of use in keeping with age. The mirror glass in good condition with just a few marks and light scratches. Please see pictures.

Please note that only the mirrors are included and any other items in the pictures are for display only.

Date of Manufacture

Krave Antiques has dated these Antique Convex Sorcerer Mirrors to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1239731
Dealers Internal Ref
PSM3644
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Archive I A pair of oval glass sorcerer mirrors featuring central dark reflections surrounded by a border of etched botanical motifs and raised convex glass lenses.

Pair Antique Sorcerer Mirrors. Multi Convex Etched Witching Wall Mirrors.

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A pair of oval glass sorcerer mirrors featuring central dark reflections surrounded by a border of etched botanical motifs and raised convex glass lenses.
Pair Antique Sorcerer Mirrors. Multi Convex Etched Witching Wall Mirrors.
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  • ObjectWall Mirrors
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • Style19th Century French
  • MaterialMirrored Glass, Glass, Metal Clips
  • ColourSilver and Black
  • MotifsConvex lenses, Etched glass motifs, Oval rimless design

These early 20th-century French style sorcerer wall mirrors come as a matching pair with oval rimless glass plates and wooden backs. Each mirror has eighteen circular convex mirror lenses surrounded by tiny oval indents along the fluted rim, and hand-etched botanical motifs between each lens. The glass plates display silver and black colour tones, held together with metal corner clips and equipped with chain fixings for hanging. Measuring 29 cm in length, 20.5 cm in width, and 1 cm in depth, they show minor marks and light scratches on the glass surface in keeping with their age. Ideal for placement on narrow wall spaces in a Victorian or Gothic-styled home, these decorative wall mirrors add reflective depth and historical character to a hallway, landing, or living room. The mirrors bring a dark, atmospheric presence to an interior setting while maintaining their original utility for wall display.

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A sorcerer mirror, often referred to as a witch mirror or miroir sorciere, features convex glass lenses that create distorted reflections. Emerging during the Renaissance and gaining wide popularity in the nineteenth century, these mirrors were traditionally believed to observe an entire room from a single point and ward off negative energy.

These mirrors are primarily crafted using mercury or silvered mirrored glass, clear molded convex glass cabochons, and hand-etched or engraved surface patterns. Frame structures vary from rimless designs secured with small metal clips to ornate gilded wood or plaster surrounds.

Authentic period examples typically display age-appropriate desilverization, subtle dark spotting or foxing behind the glass, hand-cut or hand-etched glass details, and historical brass or iron retaining clips along the perimeter rather than modern plastic or steel fasteners.

Positioning a pair of sorcerer mirrors alongside contemporary artwork or above a console table adds texture, light refraction, and historical intrigue. Their reflective lenses bounce natural light around compact spaces while serving as engaging visual statements.

Dust the glass gently using a soft, dry microfibre cloth, avoiding harsh chemical cleaners or spray fluids directly onto the surface. Prevent moisture from seeping behind the rim or clips to protect the delicate silvered backing from accelerated degradation.
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