Name: A Stunning Large Antique English 19th Century Carved Wood & Gesso Shaped Gilt Overmantle Mirror.
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1061223
Price: 1295 GBP
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Cleall Antiques

Sold 12 December 2024 · Cleall Antiques

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Description

A Stunning large Antique English 19th Century carved wood & gesso shaped gilt Overmantle Mirror, with ornate crest above and original mirror and backboards.

Measurements:

1 metre 36 cm high

1 metre 12 cm wide at bottom

98 cm wide in middle

5 cm deep in middle

7 cm deep at bottom

Date of Manufacture

Cleall Antiques has dated this Gilt Wood Overmantel Mirror to the 1860s.

Physical Dimensions

Height

136cm (53.54")

Width

112cm (44.09")

Depth

7cm (2.76")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1061223

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 Stunning large Antique English 19th Century carved wood & gesso shaped gilt Overmantle Mirror, with ornate crest above and original mirror and backboards.

Measurements:

1 metre 36 cm high

1 metre 12 cm wide at bottom

98 cm wide in middle

5 cm deep in middle

7 cm deep at bottom

Date of Manufacture

Cleall Antiques has dated this Gilt Wood Overmantel Mirror to the 1860s.

Physical Dimensions

Height

136cm (53.54")

Width

112cm (44.09")

Depth

7cm (2.76")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1061223

About the Dealer

Cleall Antiques

Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2011

Specialist in antique english & french mirrors.

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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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ObjectMirrors
Period19th century
StyleVictorian
MaterialWood, Gesso, Gold Leaf, Glass
ColourGold
MotifsAcanthus scrollwork, Arched frame, Central cartouche, Fluted base supports
SizeH 136 cm (54 in) x W 112 cm (44 in) x D 7 cm (3 in)

FAQs

Overmantel mirrors gained immense popularity during the 19th century, specifically designed to sit atop drawing-room mantelpieces to reflect candlelight and natural light around the interior.

These mirrors typically feature a hand-carved wooden base overlaid with gessoa chalk and plaster mixturewhich was then meticulously sculpted and covered in gold leaf.

Authentic pieces often show signs of age in the gilding, hand-carved detailing rather than modern moulding, traditional joinery on the backboards, and foxing or silver loss within the original mercury or silvered glass plate.

An ornate gold mirror creates a striking focal point when paired with minimalist contemporary furnishings, adding texture, historic contrast, and a sense of vertical height to a room.

Giltwood is extremely delicate; it should be dusted gently with a soft, dry brush and kept away from direct sunlight, moisture, and chemical cleaners to prevent flaking of the gold leaf.