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These mirrors can be fitted with decorations on the top and base. Balls or acanthus leaves are often laid in the spoon of the frame and if fitted, give extra life and interest.
Traditionally an eagle is often placed on the top of the mirror. The mirrors were extensively used from 1780 onwards both in halls, as a decorative feature, and dining rooms, where they were often used by the butler to unobtrusively observe the guests whilst dining, since they give an almost 180 degree view of a room, hence the term butlers mirror.
Slightly distressed convex mirror glass can be supplied to special order for any of the frames giving a more authentic period look to the mirror.
We can also supply our specially made “deep dish” convex glasses for fitting into clients own frames.
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