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American Mahogany Pillar and Scroll Mantel Clock by Eli Terry, Circa 1820
By Eli Terry Sons
Located in Charleston, SC
, original works, signed reverse painted glass, and terminating on tapered feet. Clock has the original
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19th Century American Antique Reverse Painted

American Mahogany Pillar and Scroll Mantel Clock by Eli Terry, Circa 1820
By Eli Terry Sons
Located in Charleston, SC
, original works, reverse painted glass of Mt. Vernon, and terminating on tapered feet. Clock has the
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19th Century American Antique Reverse Painted

19th Century Victorian Nautical Watercolor Depicting the Cutter Massachusetts
Located in Queens, NY
in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in the year 1791. Watercolor seascape with reverse painted and
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19th Century American Victorian Antique Reverse Painted

Materials

Glass

Pairpoint Monumental Hand-Painted Orientalist Oil Lamp, Pyramids, Palms c 1905
By Pairpoint Glassworks
Located in Brooklyn, NY
through the glass), blown out reverse painted shades, and ribbed reverse painted shades, mostly with
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Reverse Painted

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass

Pair of Antique English XL Glass Apothecary Pots
Located in London, GB
A pair of large apothecary pots. Reverse painted glass with some losses commensurate with age
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19th Century English Antique Reverse Painted

Materials

Glass

Italian Baroque Ebonized and Eglomise Bureau Cabinet
Located in Essex, MA
with reverse painted panels with scenes of ancient towns and ruins with a central mirrored door, the
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1690s Italian Baroque Antique Reverse Painted

Materials

Pine

Early 20th Century Cigar Box with ROG Foil Lettering
Located in Dekalb, IL
a reverse-painted placard that reads "CIGARS" on gold foil lettering. Along the back is a handle
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Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Reverse Painted

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paint

Pair of Unusual Trumeau Mirrors
Located in Montreal, QC
. They are reverse painted on a shaded green ground directly on glass. The silver leaf mirror plates are
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Early 20th Century English George II Antique Reverse Painted

Materials

Wood

19th-Century Dance Card
Located in Madrid, ES
Elegant 19th-century dance card made of engraved silver-plated metal. Design: Features a reverse
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Mid-19th Century Antique Reverse Painted

Materials

Brass

Blue and White Chinese Export Large Charger, Late Kangxi Period, circa 1700
Located in Kinderhook, NY
border inside outer landscape border, the reverse painted with foliate sprays along the outside. A
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1690s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Reverse Painted

Materials

Porcelain

Italian, Early 19th Century Baroque St. Fruitwood and Verre Églomisé Mirror
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
. The frame displays stunning wonderfully executed fitted Églomisé plaques (reverse painted glass) faux
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19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Reverse Painted

Materials

Glass, Fruitwood, Giltwood

19th century English hand painted on silk needlework picture circa 1830
Located in Central England, GB
beautiful object. It still retains its original gilt wood frame and black and gilt reverse painted glass
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19th Century British Georgian Antique Reverse Painted

Materials

Silk

Late Victorian Essex Crystal Gold Duck Pin
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Framed in 9 carat yellow gold, the reverse painted duck stands on the shore overlooking the water
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1880s Late Victorian Antique Reverse Painted

Materials

9k Gold

Italian Eglomise Neo Classical Pictures - Set Of 4
Located in Tampa, FL
, circa 1920s. Each work is reverse-painted on glass in a sophisticated palette of black, gold, and white
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1920s Italian Antique Reverse Painted

Materials

Paint

Antique American Federal Carved Giltwood Pier Mirror Églomisé Panel NY 1810
Located in Portland, OR
decoration with three rosette appliques and two pineapple appliques. The mirror has a reversed painted
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1810s American Federal Antique Reverse Painted

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

German Nuns Mirrors circa 1800
Located in Hastings, GB
An incredible pair of reverse painted late 18th / Early 19th century Nuns' mirrors, probably
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Early 1800s German Baroque Antique Reverse Painted

Materials

Mirror

Masonic Tunbridge Wear Tray with Butterfly Wing Decoration
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
early 20th century, with decorative Tunbridge wear border and colourful butterfly wings with a reverse
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Antique Reverse Painted

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century French Giltwood and Églomisé Pier Mirror
Located in San Francisco, CA
A stunning and intricately carved and gilded mirror with a crown of églomisé (reverse painted glass
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Late 18th Century French Neoclassical Antique Reverse Painted

Materials

Glass, Mirror, Giltwood

Large Antique Chinese Kangxi Period Porcelain Dish Plate Flowers, Ca 1690
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
We were lucky enough to acquire this very nicely painted dish with a beautifully reverse painted
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17th Century Chinese Qing Antique Reverse Painted

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Industrial Art Deco Brass Ladies Gents Toilet Illuminated Sign, C.1920
Located in London, GB
plate glass etched and reverse painted with 'LADIES TOILET' and 'GENTS TOILET'. Frame stamped with
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Antique Reverse Painted

Materials

Brass

A Pair of Royal Warrant Proclamation Signs
Located in Greenwich, CT
A pair of large wall-hanging framed Royal Warrant of Appointment proclamations reversed painted on
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Early 20th Century English Antique Reverse Painted

Materials

Glass

Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Sevres Clock Set, 3
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Astoria, NY
panel with a male and female figure, signed "A. Chaping (?)" the reverse painted with garden bridge
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Reverse Painted

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

French 19th century Giltwood and Églomisé painting of Marseille
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
shimmering, reverse-painted effect used for mirrors, furniture, and wall art.
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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Reverse Painted

Materials

Giltwood, Paint

Monumental 19th century French Sevres Style Centerpiece
Located in Tarzana, CA
embroidery. The reverse painted with a landscape scene with houses by a lake. The ormolu mounts exquisitely
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19th Century French Antique Reverse Painted

Materials

Bronze

Antique English Horse Jumping or Steeplechase 9 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch or Pin
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
horse. The medallion is hand-crafted and either reverse painted, or enameled and mounted to the bezel
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Reverse Painted

Materials

Gold

Fine Pair of Sevres Gilt Bronze-Mounted Painted, Parcel-Gilt Porcelain Vases
By Poitevin
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
reverse painted with foliate trophies incorporating a spilt jug and wine cask; the sides with applied gilt
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Late 19th Century Antique Reverse Painted

Materials

Ceramic

Antique William S. Sperry American Empire Mahogany 8 Day Column Mantel Clock 27"
Located in Dayton, OH
neoclassical columns and simple pediment. Glass front features a frosted foliate design around a reverse
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19th Century American American Empire Antique Reverse Painted

Materials

Brass, Enamel

J. C. Hayne - Early 20th Century Watercolour, The Milkmaid
Located in Corsham, GB
frame. Inscribed to the reverse 'Painted by Chrissie Hayne and given to Granny as a wedding present.' On
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Early 20th Century Antique Reverse Painted

Materials

Watercolor

English 19th century needlework and hand painted silk picture, circa 1830
Located in Central England, GB
. This very good needlework picture is displayed in its original reversed painted and gilt glass mount
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Mid-19th Century William IV Antique Reverse Painted

Materials

Wool, Silk

Indian Reverse Glass Painted Portrait of Nobleman
Located in Astoria, NY
Indian Reverse Glass Painted Portrait of Nobleman seated holding a rose and gold painted accents
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19th Century Antique Reverse Painted

Materials

Glass

19th Century American Rosewood Box With Fruit Wood Star Inlay, Fun Interior
Located in Stamford, CT
whimsical interior lined with paper carpet pattern from Peterson's Magazine 1876. The sides with reverse
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Late 19th Century American Antique Reverse Painted

Materials

Glass, Fruitwood, Rosewood

Chinese Wooden Screen with Reverse Glass Painted Panels
Located in London, GB
This exquisite Chinese folding screen has been crafted from wood, and fitted with Fine reverse
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Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Reverse Painted

Materials

Wood, Glass

Pair of Antique Art Deco J.C. Virden Company Slip Shade Wall Sconces
By John C. Virden Co.
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
reverse painted finish. Each sconce has a turn on/off knob at the bottom which appear to function as
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Reverse Painted

Materials

Metal

American Federal Églomisé and Giltwood Trapezoidal Pier Mirror
By John Doggett
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
its original reverse-painted églomisé glass panel and mercury silvered mirror plate, framed in carved
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1810s American Federal Antique Reverse Painted

Materials

Glass, Giltwood

Pairpoint Stained Glass Table Lamp, Seascape Vienna Shade, Planter Base, 1910
By Pairpoint Glassworks
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, circa 1910. Obverse-and reverse-painted acid-etched glass, milk glass, patinated metal 14 height × 16
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Reverse Painted

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass

American Eskimo or Pomeranian Dog Stickpin
Located in Lewisburg, PA
Antique Reverse Painted Crystal Dog Stickpin: A beautifully detailed reverse carved, hand painted
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Late 19th Century Antique Reverse Painted

Materials

Crystal, 9k Gold

Chinese Reverse Glass Portrait with Painted Fan, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
of reverse glass painting. Lending the finished work a subtle three-dimensional effect, painting on
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Reverse Painted

Materials

Glass

Giltwood Convex Wall Mirror with Eagle Crest
Located in Cheshire, GB
depth, making this piece both decorative and functional. The reverse-painted black inner slip provides
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Early 20th Century British Antique Reverse Painted

Materials

Giltwood

1920s H.C. Evans Jumbo Horse Racing Wheel On Stand
Located in Peekskill, NY
large reverse painted race horse motif glass panels are why they all want this impressive wheel.
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Early 20th Century American Sporting Art Antique Reverse Painted

Materials

Glass

Circa 1820 American Giltwood Mirror with Églomisé Panel Woodland Scene with Bird
Located in Savannah, GA
Circa 1820 giltwood architectural style looking glass with a reverse painted woodland scene
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1820s American American Classical Antique Reverse Painted

Materials

Glass, Giltwood

Pair of French Porcelain Vases with Orientalist Maidens for Islamic Market
Located in New York, NY
/Maidens standing in the Palace and reverse-painted with castle scenes, made for the Islamic/Turkish Market
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1880s French Islamic Antique Reverse Painted

Materials

Porcelain

Reversed Quartz Crystal 14K Yellow Gold Painted Horse Cufflinks
Located in Sewickley, PA
These exceptional 14k yellow gold equestrian cufflinks feature finely detailed reverse-carved and
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Reverse Painted

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

19th Century French Empire Style Trumeau Wall Mirror with Matching Console Table
Located in Madrid, ES
mythological "Verre Églomisé" reverse painting on glass panel. Neoclassical columns with bronze bases and
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19th Century French Empire Antique Reverse Painted

Materials

Bronze

Erotic Snuff Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
ecstasy is actually comprised of a base and reverse-painted glass, which lends a multi-dimensional quality
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19th Century European Other Antique Reverse Painted

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Glass

Pair of English Chinoiserie Painted Reverse on Glass Giltwood Mirrored Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A fantastic pair of English chinoiserie painted reverse on glass, carved giltwood mirrored two
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19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Reverse Painted

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

Rare 1870s E. Howard Marble Train Station Bank Municipal Clock Vintage Antique
By E. Howard Co.
Located in Hyattsville, MD
, wooden case with marble front and reverse painted tablet, painted roman numerals and E. Howard & Co
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1870s North American Victorian Antique Reverse Painted

Materials

Carrara Marble

An American 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu and Glass centerpiece
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Manufacturing Company in 1894, it evolved into the Pairpoint Corporation, famed for its reverse-painted lamps
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19th Century North American Louis XVI Antique Reverse Painted

Materials

Ormolu

CARL HIESS - Silver Gold Snuff Box with Sapphire Thumbpiece - Austria - C.1880
Located in Chatham, ON
tooled surface - reverse painted French Bulldog on Rock Crystal Intaglio (often called 'Essex Crystal
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Late 19th Century Austrian Victorian Antique Reverse Painted

Materials

Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver

Large Federal Carved Giltwood and Eglomise Overmantel Mirror
Located in Bradenton, FL
ebonized and gilded eglomise (reverse-painted glass) panel with gilt ribbons and swags of foliate design
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Early 19th Century American Federal Antique Reverse Painted

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

Pre-Prohibition Fortune s Buffet ROG Mirror Sign
Located in Dekalb, IL
Antique reverse-painted storefront sign. This piece was for a shop that specialized in alcoholic
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Early 20th Century American Antique Reverse Painted

Materials

Brass

Antique E. Ingraham Co. Candy Stripe Inlay Mantel Clock 1871
By Ingraham
Located in Bridgeport, CT
other with reverse painted gilt perched bird on black glass. The two spheres are flanked by carved
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19th Century North American Victorian Antique Reverse Painted

Materials

Metal

18K Gold Essex Crystal Wild Turkey Charm
Located in Venice, CA
At Kirsten’s Corner we always find a bit of magic in the reverse-painted Essex crystal items. They
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1910s Edwardian Antique Reverse Painted

Materials

Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold

Mid-19th Century Seth Thomas Ogee Shelf Clock
Located in Atlanta, GA
intricate brass clockworks. Below, the reverse-painted glass panel is adorned with golden foliate designs
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Mid-19th Century American American Empire Antique Reverse Painted

Materials

Metal

Victorian Painted Reverse Carved Crystal 18 Karat Gold French Bulldog Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
and beaded gold surround With a reverse carved intaglio depiction of a French Bulldog, hand-painted
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1860s Victorian Antique Reverse Painted

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Georgian 1.5 Carat Diamond Virgin Mary and Jesus Portrait Brooch
Located in London, GB
reverse painted onto curved glass. This piece was recently restored, it is excellent condition. The
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17th Century Unknown Georgian Antique Reverse Painted

Materials

Diamond, 9k Gold, Silver

Antique 20th Century Victorian Mirrored Outfitting Sign For Harris Tweed c.1900
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A wonderful early-20th Century Victorian mirrored reverse painted outfitting sign from Harris Tweed
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Early 1900s British Other Antique Reverse Painted

Materials

Wood

Touring Car in Reverse
By Lucius Wolcott Hitchcock
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Medium: Oil on Canvas Dimensions: 20.00" x 27.00" Signature: Signed Lower Right
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Early 20th Century Antique Reverse Painted

Materials

Canvas, Oil

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Antique Reverse Painted For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the antique reverse painted you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of glass, metal and paint, every antique reverse painted was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique reverse painted — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. An antique reverse painted, designed in the Arts and Crafts, Neoclassical or Art Nouveau style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one antique reverse painted that is appealing in its simplicity, but Jefferson Electric Co., Pairpoint Glassworks and Pittsburgh Lamp, Brass and Glass Company produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Antique Reverse Painted?

Prices for an antique reverse painted can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $219 and can go as high as $25,000, while the average can fetch as much as $1,295.
Questions About Antique Reverse Painted
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The first step in reverse glass painting is to select your design and to transfer it to a pane of glass. From there you can paint in your design. Once the paint is dry and set, you can proudly display your artwork from the unpainted side that will have no exposed paint and will be less prone to chipping.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Reverse painting is a method of glass art. The artist paints the back of a glass panel so the finished work can be seen from the opposite side. The technique is centuries old and pieces can be found in a variety of art styles. Browse a selection of reverse painted pieces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Reverse painting on glass is called verre églomisé. The term gets its name from the 18th-century decorator Jean-Baptiste Glomy who became famous for his reverse-painted glass prints. On 1stDibs, you can shop a collection of verre églomisé furniture and jewelry.