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Victorian Ebonised and Parcel-gilt Arch Top Overmantle Mirror
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Victorian Ebonised and Parcel-gilt Arch Top Overmantle Mirror

19th century
Sold 6 June 2026 · Lorna Byskou
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Description

Victorian ebonised and parcel-gilt arch top overmnatle. The mirror plate is in good condition with some spotting and some very subtle ghosting.

Height: 102 cm

Width: 99 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
102cm (40.16")
Width
99cm (38.98")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Declaration

Lorna Byskou has dated this Victorian Overmantel Mirror to the Victorian era.

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SA1070388
Dealers Notes

We have been trading for over thirty five years, specialising in 19th century decorative gilt mirrors and furniture. Items can be viewed, by appointment, at our shop in Brasted, Kent, TN16 1JA. All our deliveries are made using a carrier that specialises in handling antiques and fine art, please contact us for further information.

Description
Victorian ebonised and parcel-gilt arch top overmnatle. The mirror plate is in good condition with some spotting and some very subtle ghosting.

Height: 102 cm

Width: 99 cm

Height
102cm (40.16")
Width
99cm (38.98")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Date of Manufacture

Lorna Byskou has dated this Victorian Overmantel Mirror to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1070388
Lorna Byskou
Lorna Byskou
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2012

Specialising in 19th century decorative gilt mirrors and furniture.

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Lorna Byskou Profile Page

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A large Victorian arch-topped overmantel mirror featuring an ebonised black wooden frame accented with detailed parcel-gilt parcel-gilt decoration. SOLD6 JUN 26
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Archive I A large Victorian arch-topped overmantel mirror featuring an ebonised black wooden frame accented with detailed parcel-gilt parcel-gilt decoration. SOLD6 JUN 26

Victorian Ebonised and Parcel-gilt Arch Top Overmantle Mirror

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A large Victorian arch-topped overmantel mirror featuring an ebonised black wooden frame accented with detailed parcel-gilt parcel-gilt decoration.
Victorian Ebonised and Parcel-Gilt Arch Top Overmantle Mirror
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A large Victorian arch-topped overmantel mirror featuring an ebonised black wooden frame accented with detailed parcel-gilt parcel-gilt decoration.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectWall Mirrors
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialWood, Glass, Gesso, Gold Leaf
  • ColourBlack and Gold
  • MotifsArch top, Ebonised finish, Parcel-gilt moulding, Classical relief
  • SizeH 102 cm (40 in) x W 99 cm (39 in) x D 5 cm (2 in)

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Victorian overmantel mirrors were designed specifically to sit above a fireplace mantel, often featuring architectural arched tops, heavy ebonised wooden frames, and intricate parcel-gilt detailing intended to reflect candlelight and amplify light within 19th-century reception rooms.

These pieces typically comprise a pine or hardwood carcase finished with an ebonised black coating, combined with applied gesso mouldings that are finished in gold leaf or parcel-gilt. The glass is often heavy plate glass, occasionally featuring bevelled edges or subtle age-related foxing.

Authentic period examples often display hand-beveled or older mirror plates with silver degradation, traditional wood joinery at the corners, hand-carved or molded gesso details, and original backing boards secured with old flat-head screws.

An antique overmantel mirror can be mounted directly above a fireplace or propped casually against a wall on top of a mantelpiece to add vertical scale, contrast, and a sense of history to contemporary neutral spaces.

Maintain the frame by dusting gently with a dry, soft cloth, avoiding commercial chemical polishes that can damage the delicate ebonised or gilded surfaces. Clean the glass sparingly using a mild glass cleaner applied to a cloth rather than directly onto the mirror plate.
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