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Antique 19th Century Large Quality Gilt Overmantle Wall Mirror
Prior and Willis
for sale €1,633     $1,773
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Antique 19th Century Large Quality Gilt Overmantle Wall Mirror

19th century
For Sale by Prior and Willis
Description

Antique shaped 19th Century large quality gilt overmantle or wall mirror. Lovely charm and elegance. Original finish with minor losses, refinishing and touching up.

This is a lovely, rare mirror. A bit different and quite special.

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

The mirrored glass is in good condition with only light oxidation and other age related imperfections.

Overall maximum dimensions: 118cmH x 78cmW x 13cmD. Mirrored glass 82cmH x 55cmW.

In good antique condition with minor historic knocks, marks, losses, wear, imperfections, repairs and alterations.

Stock No. 8353.

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

We can organise competitive UK and WORLDWIDE shipping.

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

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8353
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****call +44 7866 705199, email mark@priorandwillis.co.uk, or visit our website priorandwillisantiques.co.uk****

Description
Antique shaped 19th Century large quality gilt overmantle or wall mirror. Lovely charm and elegance. Original finish with minor losses, refinishing and touching up.

This is a lovely, rare mirror. A bit different and quite special.

fig 1. A 19th-century gilt overmantel wall mirror featuring an ornate shell cresting, floral mouldings, and an arched rectangular frame.
fig 1. Antique 19th Century Large Quality Gilt Overmantle Wall Mirror

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

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The mirrored glass is in good condition with only light oxidation and other age related imperfections.
Prior and Willis

Overall maximum dimensions: 118cmH x 78cmW x 13cmD. Mirrored glass 82cmH x 55cmW.

fig 2. A 19th-century gilt overmantel wall mirror featuring an ornate shell cresting, floral mouldings, and an arched rectangular frame.
fig 2. Antique 19th Century Large Quality Gilt Overmantle Wall Mirror

In good antique condition with minor historic knocks, marks, losses, wear, imperfections, repairs and alterations.

Stock No. 8353.

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

We can organise competitive UK and WORLDWIDE shipping.

Date of Manufacture

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

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SA1022914
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Prior and Willis
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2015
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Norfolk
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A 19th-century gilt overmantel wall mirror featuring an ornate shell cresting, floral mouldings, and an arched rectangular frame.
Antique 19th Century large quality gilt overmantle wall mirror
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Overmantel mirrors gained prominence in the 18th and 19th centuries as grand architectural features designed to sit directly above a fireplace mantelpiece. Crafted with elaborate gilded frames, their primary function was to reflect both daylight and candle flame, significantly enhancing light distribution across formal drawing rooms and reception spaces.

Traditional 19th-century mirrors feature a carved timber armature, typically pine or lime, coated in layers of gesso (a mixture of chalk and binder) and red or yellow clay bole. Gold leaf was subsequently applied using water gilding or oil gilding techniques, surrounding a silvered glass mirror plate.

Authentic period pieces display hand-carved backboards or pine panel inserts, slight irregularities in the hand-cast glass, and subtle oxidation or foxing to the silvering. Additionally, genuine water-gilded frames often show red clay bole bleeding through areas of gold leaf where natural handling wear has occurred over time.

Position the mirror centrally above a chimney breast or mantelpiece to create an immediate focal point. The warm gold tones pair effectively with modern muted colour palettes, dark feature walls, or period plasterwork, bridging classic historical architecture with contemporary furnishings.

Giltwood frames must be maintained exclusively with soft, dry duster cloths or camel-hair brushes to remove dust. Never apply liquid cleaners, polish, or damp sponges to gilded gesso, as moisture dissolves water-gilding glue and causes permanent flaking.
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