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Antique 19th Century Large Fine Quality Gilt Overmantle Wall Mirror
Prior and Willis
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Antique 19th Century Large Fine Quality Gilt Overmantle Wall Mirror

19th century
For Sale by Prior and Willis
Description

Antique 19th Century large gilt overmantle wall mirror of fine quality, adorned with a decorative oak leaf design.

This mirror captivates with its simple yet striking design, lending character to any suitable space. The frame is solid and free from loose joints or woodworm.

The mirrored glass is in good condition, showing only minor age-related imperfections, possibly later.

Overall maximum dimensions: Height 78cm, Width 62cm, Depth 6cm, with the mirrored glass measuring Height 57cm and Width 42cm. It can be hung in either portrait or landscape orientation.

In good antique condition, retaining its original finish and bearing characteristic signs of age, including knocks, marks, wear, losses, repairs, alterations, refinishing, and touch-ups.

Stock No. 8464.

Comes with a 30-day, no-quibble money-back guarantee.

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

Declaration

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

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

Description
Antique 19th Century large gilt overmantle wall mirror of fine quality, adorned with a decorative oak leaf design.

This mirror captivates with its simple yet striking design, lending character to any suitable space. The frame is solid and free from loose joints or woodworm.

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The mirrored glass is in good condition, showing only minor age-related imperfections, possibly later.
Prior and Willis
fig 1. A large 19th-century rectangular wall mirror featuring a gilded frame with a carved leaf outer border and flat inner profile.
fig 1. Antique 19th Century Large Fine Quality Gilt Overmantle Wall Mirror

Overall maximum dimensions: Height 78cm, Width 62cm, Depth 6cm, with the mirrored glass measuring Height 57cm and Width 42cm. It can be hung in either portrait or landscape orientation.

In good antique condition, retaining its original finish and bearing characteristic signs of age, including knocks, marks, wear, losses, repairs, alterations, refinishing, and touch-ups.

fig 2. A large 19th-century rectangular wall mirror featuring a gilded frame with a carved leaf outer border and flat inner profile.
fig 2. Antique 19th Century Large Fine Quality Gilt Overmantle Wall Mirror

Stock No. 8464.

Comes with a 30-day, no-quibble money-back guarantee.

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

Date of Manufacture

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

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SA1052130
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8464
Prior and Willis
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Overmantel mirrors gained prominence during the 18th and 19th centuries as focal points placed directly above fireplace hearths. Designed to catch light from lamps and chandeliers, these mirrors enhanced illumination and visually expanded reception rooms in period homes.

19th-century frames were typically constructed from carved timber or plaster composition over a wooden core. Gold leaf was applied using water gilding or oil gilding techniques over layers of bole clay and gesso ground.

Authentic pieces exhibit natural age distress, including minor cracking to the gesso, wearing of gold leaf revealing reddish bole underneath, and mercury silvering degradation on the mirror glass such as dark spotting or foxing.

Mount the mirror above a architectural fireplace surround or position it atop a low console table in a hallway. The rich metallic patina provides a textural contrast against dark paint schemes or neutral modern interiors.

Dust the frame lightly using a dry, soft-bristled brush to avoid damaging delicate gilding. Avoid water, commercial spray cleaners, or solvent polishes, as moisture dissolves gesso layers and strips historical gold leaf.
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