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A Spectacular Large Antique English 19th C Arched Top Gilt Ribbed Framed Overmantle Mirror.
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A Spectacular Large Antique English 19th C Arched Top Gilt Ribbed Framed Overmantle Mirror.

19th century
Sold 13 February 2025 · Cleall Antiques
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Description

A Spectacular large Antique English 19th C arched top gilt ribbed framed Overmantle Mirror, with original mirror and backboards.

Measurements:

1 metre 72 cm high

1 metre 68 cm wide at bottom

1 metre 37 cm wide in middle

6 cm deep

Date of Manufacture

Cleall Antiques has dated this Antique Gilt Overmantel Mirror to the 1870s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
172cm (67.72")
Width
168cm (66.14")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Reference Numbers
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SA1060184
Dealers Notes

We are offering Pay day offer 15% off one mirror and 20% off the second mirror for a limited time only including Free Delivery within the UK for mirrors over £500.

By appointment only.

Please call Damian on 07831 869955 for any enquires.

Description
A Spectacular large Antique English 19th C arched top gilt ribbed framed Overmantle Mirror, with original mirror and backboards.

Measurements:

1 metre 72 cm high

1 metre 68 cm wide at bottom

1 metre 37 cm wide in middle

6 cm deep

Date of Manufacture

Cleall Antiques has dated this Antique Gilt Overmantel Mirror to the 1870s.

Height
172cm (67.72")
Width
168cm (66.14")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1060184
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 nineteenth-century arched top overmantel mirror featuring a prominent gilt ribbed frame and carved scroll feet.
A Spectacular large Antique English 19th C arched top gilt ribbed framed Overmantle Mirror.
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A large nineteenth-century arched top overmantel mirror featuring a prominent gilt ribbed frame and carved scroll feet.
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  • ObjectWall Mirrors
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialGesso, Wood, Glass
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsArched top, Ribbed frame, Scroll feet
  • SizeH 172 cm (68 in) x W 168 cm (66 in) x D 6 cm (2 in)

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Overmantel mirrors gained immense popularity during the 19th century, specifically designed to be hung or placed on the mantelpiece above a fireplace. They served both a functional purposereflecting candlelight and firelight to brighten roomsand a decorative one, creating an illusion of space and architectural grandeur in Victorian reception rooms.

Authentic 19th-century overmantel frames were typically constructed from pine or softwood carcasses, layered with gesso, and either gilded with gold leaf or painted. The glass used was often cylinder-blown or cast plate glass, featuring hand-silvering processes that frequently exhibit characteristic oxidisation and foxing over time.

Authenticity is identified by examining the construction of the frame, the presence of historical gesso cracking, and the characteristics of the mirror plate. Older glass often displays subtle waviness, minor imperfections, and dark spots or foxing at the edges behind the silver backing, while the wooden backing boards should show appropriate age-related shrinkage and patina.

An antique overmantel mirror acts as a striking focal point when placed above a fireplace, console table, or even left freestanding against a wall to anchor a room. Pairing its ornate, reflective surface with minimalist contemporary furniture or neutral walls creates a balanced interior scheme that highlights the historical craftsmanship.

Gilded surfaces are exceptionally delicate and should be cleaned only with a soft, dry ostrich feather duster or a very gently dabbed microfibre cloth to remove surface dust. Avoid using chemical cleaners, water, or abrasive cloths, as moisture and harsh agents can permanently damage the fragile gold leaf or gesso finish.
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