A collection of five mid 20th century convex mirrors in wood and plaster. Convex mirrors played an important role in the running of the Regency household. Often placed in the dining room, the convex mirror allowed the butler to oversee the progress of supper, whilst keeping a discrete distance from the guests. Hence, the convex mirror came to be known as the butler’s mirror.

Condition: minor chips and flaking to some of the frames of the mirrors

Dimensions: largest 64cm diameter, 9cm deep, smallest 37cm diameter, 4.5cm deep