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A Fabulous Large Antique English 19th Century Carved Wood & Gesso Painted Plain Overmantle Mirror.
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A Fabulous Large Antique English 19th Century Carved Wood & Gesso Painted Plain Overmantle Mirror.

19th century
For Sale by Cleall Antiques
Description

A Fabulous large Antique English 19th Century carved wood & gesso painted plain Overmantle Mirror, with original mirror and backboards.

Measurements:

1 metre 31 cm high

1 metre 23 cm wide

5 cm deep

Physical Dimensions
Height
131cm (51.57")
Width
123cm (48.43")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Declaration

Cleall Antiques has dated this Antique Painted Overmantel Mirror to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1052517
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We are currently offering our customers at Selling Antiques 15% discount for any of our beautiful mirrors over £500 with free delivery within the UK except Ireland and Scotland.

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Please call Damian on 07831 869955 for any enquires.

Description
A Fabulous large Antique English 19th Century carved wood & gesso painted plain Overmantle Mirror, with original mirror and backboards.

Measurements:

1 metre 31 cm high

1 metre 23 cm wide

5 cm deep

Height
131cm (51.57")
Width
123cm (48.43")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Date of Manufacture

Cleall Antiques has dated this Antique Painted Overmantel Mirror to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1052517
Cleall Antiques
Cleall Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2011

Specialist in antique english & french mirrors.

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Cleall Antiques

Cleall Antiques
Telephone 07831 869 955
Location
Blakedene
Lyminster Road
Lyminster
Nr Arundel
West Sussex
BN17 7QF
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/cleall
Verified Since Jun 2011
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A large 19th-century rectangular overmantel mirror featuring a moulded wooden frame with a distressed off-white painted finish.
A Fabulous large Antique English 19th Century carved wood & gesso painted plain Overmantle Mirror.
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A large 19th-century rectangular overmantel mirror featuring a moulded wooden frame with a distressed off-white painted finish.
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  • ObjectOvermantel Mirrors
  • Period19th century
  • StyleEnglish Victorian
  • MaterialWood, Gesso, Glass, Paint
  • ColourOff-White
  • MotifsMoulded frame, Distressed paint finish, Gesso preparation, Rectangular profile
  • SizeH 131 cm (52 in) x W 123 cm (48 in) x D 5 cm (2 in)

This large Victorian overmantle mirror originates from England in 1860. The construction combines a carved wooden frame with a gesso preparation, finished in a distressed off-white paint that reveals weathering and age across its surfaces. The rectangular profile incorporates simple linear mouldings around the outer edges, complemented by the original glass plate and rear backboards set within the structure. Practical proportions measure 131 cm high, 123 cm wide, and 5 cm deep. In a contemporary interior, position this furnishing above a living room fireplace mantel or as a prominent wall hanging in a hallway to reflect light and expand spatial perspectives.

FAQs

Designed to sit directly above a fireplace mantelpiece, 19th-century overmantel mirrors feature broad rectangular or arched frames created to reflect natural light and enhance room proportions.

Traditional construction involved carved pine or hardwood frames coated with gesso, a smooth mixture of plaster and glue, before being finished with oil paint or gilding.

Authentic pieces often display fine surface cracking known as craquelure, subtle oxidisation or foxing on the glass plate, and hand-cut joinery on the timber backing.

Position the mirror centrally above a chimney breast, console table, or sideboard to create an architectural focal point that maximises ambient room light.

Dust the frame gently using a soft, dry microfibre brush, ensuring moisture and liquid cleaners are avoided as they can dissolve gesso layers and damage aged paint finishes.
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