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Victorian Gilt Over Mantle
Youlls Antiques
for sale €1,082     $1,175
£925
Youlls Antiques

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Victorian Gilt Over Mantle

19th century
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Large 19th century English mirror with bevelled centre mirror and classical pictures to the sides (prints )

Physical Dimensions
Height
85cm (33.46")
Width
163cm (64.17")
Depth
15cm (5.91")
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Youlls Antiques has dated this Victorian Gilt Overmantel Mirror to the Victorian era.

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SA1036379
Description
Large 19th century English mirror with bevelled centre mirror and classical pictures to the sides (prints )
Height
85cm (33.46")
Width
163cm (64.17")
Depth
15cm (5.91")
Date of Manufacture

Youlls Antiques has dated this Victorian Gilt Overmantel Mirror to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1036379
Youlls Antiques
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Youlls antiques are a family business working in the trade for over three generations.

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A wide Victorian giltwood overmantel mirror featuring a central shaped mirror plate flanked by classical female figures and decorated with festoon swags.
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Archive I A wide Victorian giltwood overmantel mirror featuring a central shaped mirror plate flanked by classical female figures and decorated with festoon swags.

Victorian gilt over mantle

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Telephone 01488 682 046
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27-28 Charnham St
Hungerford
Berkshire
RG17 OEJ
United Kingdom
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A wide Victorian giltwood overmantel mirror featuring a central shaped mirror plate flanked by classical female figures and decorated with festoon swags.
Victorian gilt over mantle
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A wide Victorian giltwood overmantel mirror featuring a central shaped mirror plate flanked by classical female figures and decorated with festoon swags.
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A Victorian overmantel mirror is a large, decorative wall mirror specifically proportioned to fit above a fireplace hearth. Popularised during the nineteenth century, these designs frequently feature architectural moldings, giltwood frames, classical motifs, and multi-panel glass sections.

Victorian gilt frames were typically constructed from carved timber coated with composition ornament or gesso to create intricate relief detailing. Gold leaf was subsequently applied via water gilding or oil gilding over the prepared surface, surrounding a mirrored glass plate.

Authentic period pieces usually show natural wear, dark oxidisation, or foxing on the glass plate silvering. Inspection of the reverse generally reveals pine or oak backing boards, hand-carved joinery, and minor fine cracking or rubbing across the gesso surface.

Mount the piece directly above a fireplace mantelpiece to serve as an architectural focal point in a living or dining room. The gilded frame provides a warm metallic accent when contrasted against dark contemporary paint tones or paired with minimalist decor.

Dust the ornate details regularly using a dry, soft-bristled brush to prevent buildup in the carved recesses. Never apply liquid cleaning agents or water directly to giltwood surfaces, as moisture degrades the underlying gesso glue binder.
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