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Striking Large William IV Gesso Convex Mirror
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Striking Large William IV Gesso Convex Mirror

19th century
Sold 15 June 2025 · William James Antiques
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A striking William IV gesso convex wall mirror with the original foxed mirror plate and reeded ebony slip. This deep frame having moulded surround with acanthus decoration. English, Circa 1830.

Dimensions: Diameter: 76 cm - 30 Inches, Depth: 9 cm - 3 1/2 Inches

Price inclusive of courier delivery within England & Wales

Date of Manufacture

William James Antiques has dated this William IV Convex Mirror to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
76cm (29.92")
Depth
9cm (3.54")
Reference Numbers
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SA930343
Description
A striking William IV gesso convex wall mirror with the original foxed mirror plate and reeded ebony slip. This deep frame having moulded surround with acanthus decoration. English, Circa 1830.

Dimensions: Diameter: 76 cm - 30 Inches, Depth: 9 cm - 3 1/2 Inches

Price inclusive of courier delivery within England & Wales

Date of Manufacture

William James Antiques has dated this William IV Convex Mirror to the 19th Century.

Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
76cm (29.92")
Depth
9cm (3.54")
Reference Numbers
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SA930343
William James Antiques
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A large round antique William IV convex mirror featuring a carved white gesso frame with black reeded inner details. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A large round antique William IV convex mirror featuring a carved white gesso frame with black reeded inner details. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Striking Large William IV Gesso Convex Mirror

Archive II A large round antique William IV convex mirror featuring a carved white gesso frame with black reeded inner details. View II
Archive III A large round antique William IV convex mirror featuring a carved white gesso frame with black reeded inner details. View III
Archive IV A large round antique William IV convex mirror featuring a carved white gesso frame with black reeded inner details. View IV
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William James Antiques
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Coltishall
Norfolk
United Kingdom

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A large round antique William IV convex mirror featuring a carved white gesso frame with black reeded inner details.
Striking Large William IV Gesso Convex Mirror
Ref: SA930343
A large round antique William IV convex mirror featuring a carved white gesso frame with black reeded inner details.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectWall Mirrors
  • Period19th century
  • StyleWilliam IV
  • MaterialGesso, Wood, Glass
  • ColourWhite
  • MotifsConvex glass plate, Moulded gesso frame, Ebonised reeded slip, Cardinal crestings
  • SizeH 76 cm (30 in) x W 76 cm (30 in) x D 9 cm (4 in)

FAQs

William IV convex mirrors, often referred to as bullseye mirrors, date from the 1830s and evolved from earlier Regency designs, serving both as decorative focal points and functional pieces designed to reflect light across a room.

These frames are typically constructed from carved wood or composition gesso applied over a wooden base, featuring hand-applied finishes such as gilt or painted surfaces, surrounding a curved glass plate with an ebonised inner reeded slip.

Authentic pieces generally exhibit period characteristics such as hand-blown convex glass with natural imperfections, age-related oxidation to the silvering, and traditional gesso cracking patterns rather than modern synthetic moulding.

A convex mirror works effectively when hung above a mantelpiece or on a focal wall, where its curved reflection adds depth and perspective to both traditional and modern living spaces.

Maintain the mirror by dusting the gesso frame gently with a soft brush and cleaning the glass sparingly with a dry or barely damp microfiber cloth, avoiding harsh chemical cleaners that could damage historic finishes.
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