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Antique Very Large 19th Century Distressed Overmantle Wall Mirror
Prior and Willis
for sale €1,224     $1,328
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Antique Very Large 19th Century Distressed Overmantle Wall Mirror

19th century
For Sale by Prior and Willis
Description

Antique very large distressed overmantle wall mirror 19th Century.

An impressive and very rare find, that would look amazing in the right location. No loose joints or woodworm.

Replacement mirrored glass in very good condition.

Overall maximum dimensions: 147cmH x 85cmW x 4cmD, glass 120cmH x 59cmW.

In good antique condition, with distressed finish, historic knocks, marks, wear, imperfections, repairs and alterations.

Stock No. 8333a.

30-day, no-quibble, money-back guarantee.

Competitive UK and overseas door to door shipping.

Declaration

Prior and Willis has dated this Distressed Overmantel Wall Mirror to the 19th Century.

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SA1014472
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8333a
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****call +44 7866 705199, email mark@priorandwillis.co.uk, or visit our website priorandwillisantiques.co.uk****

Description
Antique very large distressed overmantle wall mirror 19th Century.

An impressive and very rare find, that would look amazing in the right location. No loose joints or woodworm.

Replacement mirrored glass in very good condition.

fig 1. A large rectangular 19th-century wall mirror with a thick, distressed wooden frame displaying exposed wood and worn paint finish.
fig 1. Antique Very Large 19th Century Distressed Overmantle Wall Mirror

Overall maximum dimensions: 147cmH x 85cmW x 4cmD, glass 120cmH x 59cmW.

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In good antique condition, with distressed finish, historic knocks, marks, wear, imperfections, repairs and alterations.
Prior and Willis

Stock No. 8333a.

30-day, no-quibble, money-back guarantee.

Competitive UK and overseas door to door shipping.

Date of Manufacture

Prior and Willis has dated this Distressed Overmantel Wall Mirror to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1014472
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8333a
Prior and Willis
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2015
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Norfolk
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Antique very large 19th Century distressed overmantle wall mirror
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An overmantel mirror is a large mirror specifically designed to hang or sit directly above a fireplace mantlepiece. Popularised in the 18th and 19th centuries, these mirrors served to reflect light and act as a central architectural feature in reception rooms.

19th-century mirror frames were typically constructed from softwoods such as pine or lime, often coated with gesso and decorated with paint, gilding, or carved mouldings. The mirror plates were generally made of blown glass silvered with mercury or silver nitrate.

Authentic period mirrors often display natural age characteristics, including unevenness or grey spotting (foxing) on the silvering, hand-cut wooden backing boards, and genuine surface patina or naturally chipped paint where underlying gesso shows.

A distressed overmantel mirror can be mounted above a contemporary fireplace hearth, styled on a console table, or positioned against a neutral wall to add texture, vertical scale, and light reflection to modern minimalist or eclectic spaces.

Clean the glass carefully using a soft cloth lightly dampened with glass cleaner, avoiding contact with the frame. Dust the painted wooden frame gently with a dry, soft-bristled brush to prevent flaking off fragile paint or gesso layers.
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