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Antique Large Painted Overmantle or Wall Mirror from the 19th Century
Prior and Willis
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Antique Large Painted Overmantle or Wall Mirror from the 19th Century

19th century
For Sale by Prior and Willis
Description

Antique large overmantle or wall mirror dating back to the 19th Century, boasting a charming distressed paint finish with visible signs of wear and losses.

This mirror stands out for its simple yet impressive design, adding character to any suitable space. The wood is free from woodworm, and the mirrored glass is in good condition with light to medium oxidation, sparkling, and other age-related imperfections.

Overall maximum dimensions: Height 104cm, Width 67cm, Depth 3cm, with the mirrored glass measuring Height 97cm and Width 56cm. The mirror can be hung either in portrait or landscape orientation.

In good antique condition, showcasing historic knocks, marks, wear, and imperfections that contribute to its unique appeal.

Stock No. 8458.

Backed by a 30-day, no-quibble money-back guarantee.

Competitive shipping options available for both UK and worldwide destinations. For shipping quotes to locations outside the UK, please email us with your full address and contact details.

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Prior and Willis has dated this Antique Painted Wall Mirror to the 19th Century.

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8458
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****call +44 7866 705199, email mark@priorandwillis.co.uk, or visit our website priorandwillisantiques.co.uk****

Description
Antique large overmantle or wall mirror dating back to the 19th Century, boasting a charming distressed paint finish with visible signs of wear and losses.

This mirror stands out for its simple yet impressive design, adding character to any suitable space.

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The wood is free from woodworm, and the mirrored glass is in good condition with light to medium oxidation, sparkling, and other age-related imperfections.
Prior and Willis
fig 1. A large 19th-century rectangular wall mirror featuring a distressed pale grey painted wooden frame with moulding and aged glass plate.
fig 1. Antique Large Painted Overmantle or Wall Mirror from the 19th Century

Overall maximum dimensions: Height 104cm, Width 67cm, Depth 3cm, with the mirrored glass measuring Height 97cm and Width 56cm. The mirror can be hung either in portrait or landscape orientation.

In good antique condition, showcasing historic knocks, marks, wear, and imperfections that contribute to its unique appeal.

fig 2. A large 19th-century rectangular wall mirror featuring a distressed pale grey painted wooden frame with moulding and aged glass plate.
fig 2. Antique Large Painted Overmantle or Wall Mirror from the 19th Century

Stock No. 8458.

Backed by a 30-day, no-quibble money-back guarantee.

Competitive shipping options available for both UK and worldwide destinations. For shipping quotes to locations outside the UK, please email us with your full address and contact details.

Date of Manufacture

Prior and Willis has dated this Antique Painted Wall Mirror to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1052122
Dealers Internal Ref
8458
Prior and Willis
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Prior and Willis
Telephone 07866 705199
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Kings Lynn
Norfolk
United Kingdom
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Verified Since Jan 2015
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A large 19th-century rectangular wall mirror featuring a distressed pale grey painted wooden frame with moulding and aged glass plate.
Antique large painted overmantle or wall mirror from the 19th Century
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An overmantel mirror is a large architectural wall mirror designed to sit directly above a fireplace mantelpiece, originally crafted during the 18th and 19th centuries to reflect light and enhance visual spatial depth.

Nineteenth-century frames were traditionally constructed from softwoods such as pine or deal, lined with gesso, and coated with mineral-based paints before housing mercury-amalgam or silvered glass plates.

Authentic period mirrors feature original hand-cut backboards, signs of natural glass foxing or oxidisation, and multi-layered paint finishes displaying genuine craquelure and surface wear.

Position the mirror above a mantelpiece or contemporary sideboard to create a focal point, pairing the textured patinated frame against smooth painted walls or modern furnishings.

Maintain the frame by light dry dusting with a soft-bristle brush, avoiding liquid cleaners or abrasive chemical polishes that could lift delicate historic paint layers.
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