They do it with mirrors: bring more light in to your home with a vintage or antique looking glass at auction

Here are five examples at online auctions this month.

1 Mid-century mirror

A G-Plan teak mirror offered on August 12 at Golding Young and Mawer.

This 1960's G-Plan teak circular wall mirror measures 19 x 20in (49 x 52cm) and will be offered on August 12 at Golding Young and Mawer.

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2. Dressing table mirror

A 19th-century mahogany dressing table estimated at £30-50 at Peter Wilson on August 13.

This early 19th-century mahogany dressing table mirror is 26in (66cm) high and estimated at £30-50 at Peter Wilson on August 13.

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3. Gilt frame mirror

A gilt frame mirror estimated at £40-60 on August 14 at Mulberry Bank.

For something more ornate try one of the following examples on your walls. This gilt frame wall mirror with an arched shaped plate is 25in (65cm) high and offered with an estimate of £40-60 on  August 14 at Mulberry Bank.

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4. Italian giltwood wall mirror

A gilt decorated scrolled and rococo Florentine pierced framed mirror estimated at £200-300 at East Bristol Auctions on August 14.

This 19th century Italian giltwood Girandole Florentine wall mirror is 30in (76cm) high and estimated at £200-300 at East Bristol Auctions on August 14.

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5. Over mantel mirror

An over mantel mirror with another smaller shaped wall mirror offered with an estimate of £40-60 at Mander Auctions on August 15.

A 33.5in (85cm) high gilt framed over mantel mirror with another smaller shaped wall mirror are offered with an estimate of £40-60 at Mander Auctions on August 15.

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