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Early 20th Century Split Plate, Ebonised Drapers Full Length Mirror 211cm
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Early 20th Century Split Plate, Ebonised Drapers Full Length Mirror 211cm

1900 - 1920
Sold 13 December 2025 · Gilt and Gesso
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Description

Early 20th Century Split Plate, Ebonised Drapers Full Length Mirror 211cm.

An Ebonised frame, tall drapers mirror measuring 211cm tall, 83 inches, with early 20th century original split mercury mirror plate showing areas of foxing.

A dramatic tall mirror with a refurbished ebonised wood moulding to the frame and newly repaired wooden back, just professionally completed in our workshop.

A fabulous mirror, a rare model of such scale with a practical and considerable decorative appeal, both function and form, an interior design piece that can complement a classic or contemporary space, home or business.

Dimensions

Height 211cm

Width 38cm

Depth 4cm

Please request more photos and any questions invited.

Free collection from Lewes, East Sussex.

U.K. delivery available.

We operate a weekly delivery service into London and surrounding areas of the M25 for £40 plus any relevant congestion charges, please enquire.

We can recommend a whole of U.K. weekly delivery service for £70 please enquire for Scotland.

Date of Manufacture

Gilt and Gesso has dated this Ebonised Drapers Mirror to the 1910s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
211cm (83.07")
Width
38cm (14.96")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Reference Numbers
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SA1176188
Description
Early 20th Century Split Plate, Ebonised Drapers Full Length Mirror 211cm.
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An Ebonised frame, tall drapers mirror measuring 211cm tall, 83 inches, with early 20th century original split mercury mirror plate showing areas of foxing.
Gilt and Gesso
fig 1. An upright, tall rectangular mirror with a simple ebonised black wooden frame and a horizontal split in the glass plate, leaning against a plain wall.
fig 1. Early 20th Century Split Plate, Ebonised Drapers Full Length Mirror 211cm

A dramatic tall mirror with a refurbished ebonised wood moulding to the frame and newly repaired wooden back, just professionally completed in our workshop.

A fabulous mirror, a rare model of such scale with a practical and considerable decorative appeal, both function and form, an interior design piece that can complement a classic or contemporary space, home or business.

fig 2. An upright, tall rectangular mirror with a simple ebonised black wooden frame and a horizontal split in the glass plate, leaning against a plain wall.
fig 2. Early 20th Century Split Plate, Ebonised Drapers Full Length Mirror 211cm

Dimensions

Height 211cm

Width 38cm

Depth 4cm

Please request more photos and any questions invited.

Free collection from Lewes, East Sussex.

U.K. delivery available.

We operate a weekly delivery service into London and surrounding areas of the M25 for £40 plus any relevant congestion charges, please enquire.

We can recommend a whole of U.K. weekly delivery service for £70 please enquire for Scotland.

Date of Manufacture

Gilt and Gesso has dated this Ebonised Drapers Mirror to the 1910s.

Height
211cm (83.07")
Width
38cm (14.96")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1176188
Gilt and Gesso
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2023
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Archive I An upright, tall rectangular mirror with a simple ebonised black wooden frame and a horizontal split in the glass plate, leaning against a plain wall. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Early 20th Century Split Plate, Ebonised Drapers Full Length Mirror 211cm

Archive II An upright, tall rectangular mirror with a simple ebonised black wooden frame and a horizontal split in the glass plate, leaning against a plain wall. View II
Archive III An upright, tall rectangular mirror with a simple ebonised black wooden frame and a horizontal split in the glass plate, leaning against a plain wall. View III
Archive IV An upright, tall rectangular mirror with a simple ebonised black wooden frame and a horizontal split in the glass plate, leaning against a plain wall. View IV
Archive V An upright, tall rectangular mirror with a simple ebonised black wooden frame and a horizontal split in the glass plate, leaning against a plain wall. View V
Archive VI An upright, tall rectangular mirror with a simple ebonised black wooden frame and a horizontal split in the glass plate, leaning against a plain wall. View VI
Archive VII An upright, tall rectangular mirror with a simple ebonised black wooden frame and a horizontal split in the glass plate, leaning against a plain wall. View VII
Archive VIII An upright, tall rectangular mirror with a simple ebonised black wooden frame and a horizontal split in the glass plate, leaning against a plain wall. View VIII
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Telephone 07904 423385
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BN21 1DJ
United Kingdom
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An upright, tall rectangular mirror with a simple ebonised black wooden frame and a horizontal split in the glass plate, leaning against a plain wall.
Early 20th Century Split Plate, Ebonised Drapers Full Length Mirror 211cm
Ref: SA1176188
An upright, tall rectangular mirror with a simple ebonised black wooden frame and a horizontal split in the glass plate, leaning against a plain wall.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectMirrors
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEarly 20th Century
  • MaterialWood, Glass
  • ColourBlack
  • MotifsSplit-plate glass, Ebonised wooden frame, Slim rectangular profile
  • SizeH 211 cm (83 in) x W 38 cm (15 in) x D 4 cm (2 in)

FAQs

Drapers mirrors were originally utilised in nineteenth and early twentieth-century retail establishments for customers to view garments. They are characterised by their tall, slender proportions and often feature split-plate glass construction due to historical manufacturing limitations in glass sizing.

These frames are typically constructed from dense hardwoods such as pine or mahogany, which are then stained, painted, or chemically treated to mimic the appearance of expensive ebony wood.

Authenticity is determined by examining the backing boards, fixings, and the nature of the glass plate. Split-plate mirrors feature a horizontal join where two separate pieces of glass meet, often displaying characteristic foxing, silvering degradation, and hand-bevelled edges consistent with early fabrication techniques.

Such pieces function effectively as focal points when positioned leaning against a wall in hallways, bedrooms, or living spaces, adding verticality and reflecting natural light while grounding the room with historic character.

Conservation involves using a soft, lint-free cloth with a mild, ammonia-free cleaning solution applied to the cloth rather than directly to the glass, taking care to avoid abrasive materials that might damage the aged silvering or the ebonised finish.
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