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Large William IV Gilt Overmantel Mirror
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Large William IV Gilt Overmantel Mirror

19th century
Sold 21 May 2025 · Thakeham Furniture
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Description

Large William IV gilt overmantel mirror. Reeded cornice over a pilaster frame with foliate capitals and mouldings. The glass plate set within a reeded ebony slip. Lovely original gilt finish.

Circa. 1835

Date of Manufacture

Thakeham Furniture has dated this William IV Gilt Overmantel Mirror to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
100cm (39.37")
Width
151cm (59.45")
Reference Numbers
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SA1013022
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6915
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Description
Large William IV gilt overmantel mirror. Reeded cornice over a pilaster frame with foliate capitals and mouldings. The glass plate set within a reeded ebony slip. Lovely original gilt finish.

Circa. 1835

Date of Manufacture

Thakeham Furniture has dated this William IV Gilt Overmantel Mirror to the 19th Century.

Height
100cm (39.37")
Width
151cm (59.45")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1013022
Dealers Internal Ref
6915
Thakeham Furniture
Thakeham Furniture
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2013

Specialists in fine georgian furniture

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Thakeham Furniture Profile Page

Trade Associations

Thakeham Furniture is a registered member of LAPADA 

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A large rectangular William IV overmantel mirror featuring a heavy gold-gilt frame with architectural pilasters and carved floral motifs. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A large rectangular William IV overmantel mirror featuring a heavy gold-gilt frame with architectural pilasters and carved floral motifs. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Large William IV Gilt Overmantel Mirror

Archive II A large rectangular William IV overmantel mirror featuring a heavy gold-gilt frame with architectural pilasters and carved floral motifs. View II
Archive III A large rectangular William IV overmantel mirror featuring a heavy gold-gilt frame with architectural pilasters and carved floral motifs. View III
Archive IV A large rectangular William IV overmantel mirror featuring a heavy gold-gilt frame with architectural pilasters and carved floral motifs. View IV
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Thakeham Furniture

Thakeham Furniture
Telephone 01403 713649
Location
Tim, Belinda and Harriet Chavasse
Thakeham Furniture Ltd
Blakers Yard
Worthing Road
Dial Post
Nr Horsham
West Sussex
RH13 8NH
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/thakehamfurniture
Verified Since Jul 2013
Items For Sale 138
Items Sold 3,154
Thakeham Furniture
Thakeham Furniture
Verified Since Jul 2013
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Location: Tim, Belinda and Harriet Chavasse, Thakeham Furniture Ltd, Blakers Yard, Worthing Road, Dial Post, Nr Horsham, West Sussex, RH13 8NH, United Kingdom
Profile: sellingantiques.co.uk/thakehamfurniture
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A large rectangular William IV overmantel mirror featuring a heavy gold-gilt frame with architectural pilasters and carved floral motifs.
Large William IV gilt overmantel mirror
Ref: SA1013022
A large rectangular William IV overmantel mirror featuring a heavy gold-gilt frame with architectural pilasters and carved floral motifs.
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  • ObjectOvermantel Mirrors
  • Period19th century
  • StyleWilliam IV
  • MaterialGiltwood, Pine, Glass
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsArchitectural pilasters, Carved acanthus leaves, Floral paterae, Projecting cornice
  • SizeH 100 cm (39 in) x W 151 cm (59 in)

FAQs

William IV furniture and decorative objects bridge the late Regency and early Victorian periods, typically featuring robust classical proportions with bold architectural elements such as heavy pilasters, scrolling brackets, and acanthus leaf carvings.

Authentic period mirrors were constructed using hand-carved timber frameworks, coated in gesso, and meticulously water-gilded with genuine gold leaf. The glass plates were traditionally hand-silvered or mercury-silvered, resulting in a distinctive undulating surface and subtle foxing over time.

Authentication involves examining the construction of the wooden backboards, the presence of hand-cut headless nails, and the quality of the gesso detailing beneath the gold leaf. Original mirror plates often exhibit age-related oxidation spots, minor distortions, and hand-bevelled edges.

Placing a grand gilt mirror above a fireplace or anchoring it on a large, plain wall creates an effective focal point that balances modern minimalism with historical texture. The reflective surface also enhances natural light and adds vertical scale to the room.

Giltwood surfaces are extremely delicate and sensitive to moisture, requiring only gentle dusting with a soft, dry ostrich feather brush or a microfiber cloth. Chemical cleaners and water must be strictly avoided to prevent stripping the fragile gold leaf and historical gesso layers.
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