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Large 19th Century French Painted Overmantle Mirror
Burgett Langfield Decorative Antiques
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Burgett Langfield Decorative Antiques

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Large 19th Century French Painted Overmantle Mirror

19th century
Description

19th century French painted overmantle mirror with its original glass and wood panelled back.

This painted overmantle mirror is in good condition, the glass is also in good condition and has some foxing to it as can be seen in the images attached.

It measures,

Height - 138cm

Width - 99cm

Depth - 5cm

Width of glass - 79cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
138cm (54.33")
Width
99cm (38.98")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Declaration

Burgett Langfield Decorative Antiques has dated this French Painted Overmantel Mirror to the 1880s.

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SA1032912
Dealers Notes

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.

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19th century French painted overmantle mirror with its original glass and wood panelled back.
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This painted overmantle mirror is in good condition, the glass is also in good condition and has some foxing to it as can be seen in the images attached.
Burgett Langfield Decorative Antiques

It measures,

Height - 138cm

Width - 99cm

Depth - 5cm

Width of glass - 79cm

Height
138cm (54.33")
Width
99cm (38.98")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Date of Manufacture

Burgett Langfield Decorative Antiques has dated this French Painted Overmantel Mirror to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1032912
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 large 19th-century French rectangular overmantel mirror featuring a pale grey painted wooden frame with beaded inner moulding.
Large 19th Century French Painted Overmantle Mirror
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A large 19th-century French rectangular overmantel mirror featuring a pale grey painted wooden frame with beaded inner moulding.
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An overmantel mirror is a decorative glass piece specifically proportioned to hang or sit above a fireplace mantlepiece. French examples from the nineteenth century are characterised by moulded wooden or gesso frames, often featuring architectural trim, paintwork, or gilding designed to reflect light and enhance room proportions.

Frame structures were typically crafted from carved hardwoods such as pine or oak, coated with a gesso base, and finished with gilding or paint. The mirror plates during this period transitioned from hand-blown glass with mercury backing to silvered plate glass, often displaying subtle oxidisation over time.

Authentic period mirrors generally feature original pine backboards with hand-cut construction marks and natural shrinkage lines. The silvering on the mirror plate often shows genuine foxing or dark specks around the edges, while painted surfaces exhibit organic distress, craquelure, and wear along high-contact points.

A large painted overmantel mirror serves as an architectural anchor when placed above a fireplace, console, or sideboard. The neutral, aged paint finish contrasts with modern clean lines, introducing subtle texture, depth, and historical contrast to contemporary living rooms or hallways.

Dust the painted wooden frame gently with a soft, dry microfibre cloth, avoiding water or chemical cleaners that could degrade the original paint finish. Clean the glass plate using a damp cloth or specialized glass cleaner applied to the cloth rather than sprayed directly onto the frame.
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