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Antique C1900 Large Fine Quality Gilt Overmantle Wall Mirror
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Antique C1900 Large Fine Quality Gilt Overmantle Wall Mirror

1900 - 1920
For Sale by Prior and Willis
Description

Antique C1900 large gilt overmantle wall mirror of fine quality, adorned with a decorative foliate design.

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

The mirrored glass is in good condition, showing light to medium oxidation and age-related imperfections.

Overall maximum dimensions: Height 92cm, Width 70cm, Depth 5cm, with the mirrored glass measuring Height 64cm and Width 43cm. 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. Some historic extinct woodworm holes in the back.

Stock No. 8460.

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 1900s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
92cm (36.22")
Width
70cm (27.56")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1052131
Dealers Internal Reference
8460
Dealers Notes

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

Description
Antique C1900 large gilt overmantle wall mirror of fine quality, adorned with a decorative foliate design.

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

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The mirrored glass is in good condition, showing light to medium oxidation and age-related imperfections.
Prior and Willis
fig 1. An antique rectangular gilt wall mirror featuring ornate foliate mouldings, projecting corner ears, and a beaded inner border.
fig 1. Antique C1900 Large Fine Quality Gilt Overmantle Wall Mirror

Overall maximum dimensions: Height 92cm, Width 70cm, Depth 5cm, with the mirrored glass measuring Height 64cm and Width 43cm. 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. Some historic extinct woodworm holes in the back.

fig 2. An antique rectangular gilt wall mirror featuring ornate foliate mouldings, projecting corner ears, and a beaded inner border.
fig 2. Antique C1900 Large Fine Quality Gilt Overmantle Wall Mirror

Stock No. 8460.

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 1900s.

Height
92cm (36.22")
Width
70cm (27.56")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1052131
Dealers Internal Ref
8460
Prior and Willis
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2015
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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Prior and Willis Profile Page

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Norfolk
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An antique rectangular gilt wall mirror featuring ornate foliate mouldings, projecting corner ears, and a beaded inner border.
Antique C1900 large fine quality gilt overmantle wall mirror
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectWall Mirrors
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialGiltwood, Gesso, Glass
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsAcanthus leaf moulding, Projecting corners, Beaded sight edge
  • SizeH 92 cm (36 in) x W 70 cm (28 in) x D 5 cm (2 in)

This Edwardian wall mirror dates from around 1900 and exemplifies the English Country House style. Constructed from giltwood, gesso, and glass, the piece has a gold finish and incorporates ornate acanthus leaf moulding, projecting corner ears, and a beaded inner border. The frame displays surface knocks, marks, wear, losses, repairs, alterations, refinishing, touch-ups, and historic extinct woodworm holes in the back, while the glass shows light to medium oxidation and age-related imperfections. Measuring 92 cm high, 70 cm wide, and 5 cm deep with the mirrored glass measuring 64 cm high and 43 cm wide, this overmantle mirror can be hung in either portrait or landscape orientation. It suits placement above the mantel in a living room, hallway, or dining room to bring reflective light and period character to the interior.

FAQs

An overmantel mirror is a decorative mirror designed specifically to sit directly above a fireplace mantelpiece, originating as an architectural feature in 18th and 19th-century interiors to reflect light across reception rooms.

During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, mirror frames were typically constructed from pine or lime wood, layered with cast gesso or plaster mouldings, and finished with gold leaf or metallic gilding applied over a clay bole base.

Authentic antique gilt mirrors feature signs of age such as faint foxing or dark spots in the silvering, light cracking in the gesso underlayer, and subtle surface wear where the underlying bole shows through the gilding.

Position the mirror centrally above a living room fireplace or console table to establish a central focal point, contrasting the gilded finish against dark matte paintwork or neutral wall surfaces.

Dust the gilded frame using a soft, dry camel-hair brush, avoiding liquid cleansers, damp cloths, or chemical sprays that can dissolve water gilding or erode delicate plaster details.
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