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An Exceptional Large Antique English 19th Century Gilt Overmantle Mirror.
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An Exceptional Large Antique English 19th Century Gilt Overmantle Mirror.

19th century
Sold 7 February 2026 · Cleall Antiques
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Description

An Exceptional large Antique English 19th Century gilt Overmantle Mirror, with fabulous ornate flowered garland & cherub crest above and original mirror and backboards.

Measurements:

1 metre 80 cm high

1 metre 60 cm wide at bottom

1 metre 29 cm wide in middle

6 cm deep in middle

9 cm deep at bottom

Provenence is from the estate of BA Higgins (1932-2024)

Higgins worked on several films including Batman & Robin, the Last Emperor,Troy and Nuns on the Run.

Date of Manufacture

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

Physical Dimensions
Height
180cm (70.87")
Width
160cm (62.99")
Depth
9cm (3.54")
Reference Numbers
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SA1078962
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
An Exceptional large Antique English 19th Century gilt Overmantle Mirror, with fabulous ornate flowered garland & cherub crest above and original mirror and backboards.

Measurements:

1 metre 80 cm high

1 metre 60 cm wide at bottom

fig 1. A large antique rectangular gilt overmantel mirror featuring an ornate carved frame with floral swags and figures along the crest.
fig 1. An Exceptional Large Antique English 19th Century Gilt Overmantle Mirror.

1 metre 29 cm wide in middle

6 cm deep in middle

9 cm deep at bottom

Provenence is from the estate of BA Higgins (1932-2024)

Higgins worked on several films including Batman & Robin, the Last Emperor,Troy and Nuns on the Run.

Date of Manufacture

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

Height
180cm (70.87")
Width
160cm (62.99")
Depth
9cm (3.54")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1078962
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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Items Sold 3,577
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A large antique rectangular gilt overmantel mirror featuring an ornate carved frame with floral swags and figures along the crest.
An Exceptional large Antique English 19th Century Gilt Overmantle Mirror.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectWall Mirrors
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialWood, Gesso, Gold Leaf, Glass
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsFloral swags, Carved figures, Beaded moulding, Crested pediment
  • SizeH 180 cm (71 in) x W 160 cm (63 in) x D 9 cm (4 in)

FAQs

Overmantel mirrors gained prominence during the 18th and 19th centuries, specifically designed to be hung or placed directly above a fireplace mantel to reflect light and amplify the sense of space in a room.

These mirrors are typically constructed from a carved wooden base, often pine or gesso-coated hardwoods, finished with gold leaf applied over a bole layer using traditional water gilding or oil gilding techniques.

Authentic pieces exhibit signs of age such as foxing and minor imperfections in the silvered glass plate, hand-carved detailing with natural wear to the underlying gesso, and older backing boards secured with historical fixings.

Positioning the mirror above a fireplace or leaning it against a feature wall creates an impactful focal point, contrasting traditional ornamentation with minimalist modern furnishings to add depth and textural richness.

Dust the gilded frame gently with a soft, dry brush and avoid using chemical cleaning solutions or water, which can damage the delicate gold leaf. The glass may be cleaned sparingly using a microfiber cloth and a mild glass cleaner sprayed onto the cloth rather than directly onto the mirror.
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