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Large 19th Century Victorian English Ebonised and Gilt Overmantle Mirror
Burgett Langfield Decorative Antiques
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Burgett Langfield Decorative Antiques

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Large 19th Century Victorian English Ebonised and Gilt Overmantle Mirror

19th century
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19th century English ebonised and gilt overmantle mirror with its original double bevelled glass and wood panelled back.

This English ebonised overmantle mirror is in very good condition and a great size. The original glass is also in good condition with some nice foxing to it as can be seen in the images attached.

It measures:

Height- 152cm

Width at top- 141cm

Width at bottom - 128cm

Depth - 18cm top

Depth - 14cm bottom

Physical Dimensions
Height
152cm (59.84")
Width
141cm (55.51")
Depth
18cm (7.09")
Declaration

Burgett Langfield Decorative Antiques has dated this Ebonised Gilt Overmantel Mirror to the 1880s.

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SA1000983
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We are based in North Dorset, England and have been trading in antiques and decorative art for over 30 years. We exhibit at all the major antique and decorative fairs across the UK , specialising in 19th and 20th Century European sculpture, including the Art Nouveau and Art Deco period, English and French mirrors , decorative French furniture and lighting.

We pride ourselves on offering an excellent customer service and use a specialist transport company for all our deliveries to ensure an efficient and safe delivery of all purchases. If you need any help or advice on any of our items please feel free to contact us by telephone or email.

Description
19th century English ebonised and gilt overmantle mirror with its original double bevelled glass and wood panelled back.

This English ebonised overmantle mirror is in very good condition and a great size.

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The original glass is also in good condition with some nice foxing to it as can be seen in the images attached.
Burgett Langfield Decorative Antiques

It measures:

Height- 152cm

Width at top- 141cm

Width at bottom - 128cm

Depth - 18cm top

Depth - 14cm bottom

Height
152cm (59.84")
Width
141cm (55.51")
Depth
18cm (7.09")
Date of Manufacture

Burgett Langfield Decorative Antiques has dated this Ebonised Gilt Overmantel Mirror to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1000983
Burgett Langfield Decorative Antiques
Burgett Langfield Decorative Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2012

Specialising in art deco and art nouveau sculpture, french and english mirrors and french decorative furniture

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A Victorian ebonised rectangular overmantel mirror featuring fluted side columns with gold Corinthian capitals and a gilded beaded interior moulding.
Large 19th Century Victorian English Ebonised And Gilt Overmantle Mirror
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A Victorian ebonised rectangular overmantel mirror featuring fluted side columns with gold Corinthian capitals and a gilded beaded interior moulding.
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A Victorian ebonised overmantel mirror is a 19th-century wall mirror designed to hang directly above a fireplace mantelpiece. These pieces feature wood treated to resemble dark ebony, often decorated with gilded highlights and classical architectural elements popular during the late Victorian period.

These mirrors typically utilise hardwoods or softwoods such as pine and oak treated with dark stain or lacquer to achieve an ebonised finish. Decorative features, including column capitals and inner slips, were highlighted using gold leaf applied over gesso composition.

Authentic period pieces feature hand-carved or molded classical architectural details, early plate glass showing mild silvering oxidation, and traditional backboard construction. The ebonised surface typically displays light wear along high-touch edges, exposing the underlying timber.

Position the mirror centrally above a fireplace or atop a modern console table to serve as an architectural anchor. The monochrome contrast of ebonised wood and warm gold leaf integrates seamlessly with neutral contemporary walls and period moulding schemes.

Dust the frame regularly with a dry, soft microfibre cloth or horsehair duster, avoiding abrasive rubbing on gilt areas. Mirror glass should be cleaned using a damp cloth without allowing liquid cleaners to contact the gilded or ebonised timber.
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