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Very Large and Exceptional Quality French Gilt Overmantle Mirror
Tom Scott Antiques
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Very Large and Exceptional Quality French Gilt Overmantle Mirror

19th century
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Very large French 19th century giltwood and composite overmantle mirror with rope twist and tassels with dolphins supporting the bracket shelves, circa 1880 and in super condition with its original mercury mirror glass plates too.

As you can see from the photos taken in situe, this is an impressive mirror and very decorative, the mercury glass having just a touch of foxing and the gilt having a mellow glow.

The dolphins flanking the main oval mirror are supporting two bracket shelves for display or candle sticks originally.

Do call or email for further info, viewing is welcome if you are able to travel, or if not, there are options to view at your home perhaps too…really is a spectacular mirror!

Measuring:

59 inches of 150 cm high

75 1/2 inches or 192 cm wide

6 inches or 15 cm deep

Physical Dimensions
Height
150cm (59.06")
Width
192cm (75.59")
Depth
15cm (5.91")
Declaration

Tom Scott Antiques has dated this French Gilt Overmantel Mirror to the 19th Century.

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SA1035708
Dealers Notes

I can arrange delivery to you, whether you are within the UK or require an international delivery service, please do get in touch…as a mainland UK guide, a delivery for something around the size of a chest of drawers within approx 150 miles will be £75 to you, but if you if you are in Scotland, Wales, Ireland or Cornwall please get in touch to confirm delivery costs!

Based in Uppingham, Rutland…having been in the business for 25 years focusing on mostly French and English decorative antiques and interiors from the 18th to the early 20th century, hopefully a collection you will enjoy browsing and hopefully re home some of my finds!

Viewing here in Uppingham is very welcome in my spacious barn studio but also I have a showroom based within the Uppingham Antiques Centre, which is well worth a visit and have a good lunch in town too!

Any queries about anything you have seen or about delivery, don't hesitate to get in touch.

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Very large French 19th century giltwood and composite overmantle mirror with rope twist and tassels with dolphins supporting the bracket shelves, circa 1880 and in super condition with its original mercury mirror glass plates too.
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As you can see from the photos taken in situe, this is an impressive mirror and very decorative, the mercury glass having just a touch of foxing and the gilt having a mellow glow.
Tom Scott Antiques
fig 1. A large French gilt overmantel mirror featuring an oval glass plate surrounded by rope twist mouldings, a ribbon crest, and carved dolphin corner supports.
fig 1. Very Large and Exceptional Quality French Gilt Overmantle Mirror

The dolphins flanking the main oval mirror are supporting two bracket shelves for display or candle sticks originally.

Do call or email for further info, viewing is welcome if you are able to travel, or if not, there are options to view at your home perhaps too…really is a spectacular mirror!

Measuring:

59 inches of 150 cm high

75 1/2 inches or 192 cm wide

6 inches or 15 cm deep

Height
150cm (59.06")
Width
192cm (75.59")
Depth
15cm (5.91")
Date of Manufacture

Tom Scott Antiques has dated this French Gilt Overmantel Mirror to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1035708
Tom Scott Antiques
Tom Scott Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2017

Specialist dealer in french & english decorative furniture and interiors

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Telephone 07718 758 540
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Rutland
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A large French gilt overmantel mirror featuring an oval glass plate surrounded by rope twist mouldings, a ribbon crest, and carved dolphin corner supports.
Very large and exceptional quality French gilt overmantle mirror
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An overmantel mirror is a large wall-mounted mirror specifically designed to rest or hang above a fireplace mantelpiece. Historically popular in 18th and 19th century French interiors, these mirrors reflect light and add architectural scale to reception rooms.

Traditional French gilt mirrors feature carved timber or molded gesso plaster applied to a wooden frame structure. The frame is finished with fine leaf gilding over a coloured clay base, surrounding mercury or silvered mirror glass.

Authentic period gilt mirrors show natural signs of age, such as slight wear to the gold leaf revealing the red or grey bole clay underneath. The reverse side typically features hand-planed backboards, while the glass may display light foxing or desilvering.

A French gilt mirror serves as a focal point when placed above a fireplace, console table, or sideboard. The contrast between detailed gilded carving and contemporary architectural lines creates textural interest within modern living spaces.

Dust the carved frame regularly using a soft feather duster or dry microfibre cloth, avoiding liquid cleaners which can dissolve water-gesso backing. Clean the mirror glass carefully by applying glass cleaner to a cloth rather than directly onto the surface.
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