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19thc Glass Fairground Distortion Mirror
For sale by Noah Valentine Antiques Ltd
for sale €2,282     $2,477
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19thc Glass Fairground Distortion Mirror

19th century
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English late 19thc early 1900s glass funfair distortion mirror from a traveling funfair . Comprising of 2 undulating glass curves which gives the effect of giant reflection , person of short stature, elongated arms and fingers , small head . Presented in Its original ebonised wooden frame with its period back .

English : 19thc/1900s

Approx measurements:

Height : 157cm

Width : 64cm

Depth : 16cm

UK DELIVERY £100

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Date of Manufacture

Noah Valentine Antiques Ltd has dated this Antique Fairground Distortion Mirror to the 19th Century.

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Description
English late 19thc early 1900s glass funfair distortion mirror from a traveling funfair .
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Comprising of 2 undulating glass curves which gives the effect of giant reflection , person of short stature, elongated arms and fingers , small head.
Noah Valentine Antiques Ltd

. Presented in Its original ebonised wooden frame with its period back .

English : 19thc/1900s

Approx measurements:

Height : 157cm

Width : 64cm

Depth : 16cm

UK DELIVERY £100

Please message for international shipping quotes

Date of Manufacture

Noah Valentine Antiques Ltd has dated this Antique Fairground Distortion Mirror to the 19th Century.

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Noah Valentine Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2025
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A tall, rectangular 19th-century fairground distortion mirror with curved glass housed inside a simple dark painted wooden frame.
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Noah Valentine Antiques Ltd
Telephone 07719 082630
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Keyhaven
Lymington
Hampshire
United Kingdom

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A tall, rectangular 19th-century fairground distortion mirror with curved glass housed inside a simple dark painted wooden frame.
19thc glass fairground distortion mirror
Ref: SA1211096
A tall, rectangular 19th-century fairground distortion mirror with curved glass housed inside a simple dark painted wooden frame.
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  • ObjectMirrors
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialGlass, Wood, Paint
  • ColourBlack
  • MotifsCurved glass, Rectangular frame, Painted finish

This Victorian fairground distortion mirror is a 19th-century English travelling funfair piece comprising two undulating glass curves that create exaggerated optical effects. Housed in an original ebonised wooden frame with a painted finish and its period back, the rectangular glass panel is dark in tone and set within simple black wooden mouldings, displaying metal hinges on the left side and showing visible surface wear across the warped glass. The furniture measures 157 cm in height, 64 cm in width, and 16 cm in depth. In a modern home, this mirror suits an empty corner as an eclectic decorative feature. It provides an unusual talking point in a hallway, bedroom, or living room, adding a distinct focal point to interior spaces seeking unusual historical conversation pieces.

FAQs

A fairground distortion mirror, popularised during the 19th and early 20th centuries, uses curved glass to warp reflections for optical entertainment in carnivals and funhouses.

These pieces were typically made using silvered sheet glass curved into concave or convex profiles, secured within solid painted timber frames designed for commercial handling.

Authentic examples feature silvering degradation, period glass imperfections, and hand-joined timber framing showing physical wear from commercial use.

Position the mirror as an focal statement piece in an entryway or living room, contrasting its optical effects against clean architectural lines.

Clean the glass carefully using non-ammonia mixtures to avoid damaging silvering edges, and maintain the wooden frame in a stable, dry environment.
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