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Description

A very large French painted and gilt mirror, dating to the Restauration period. In old painted finish, with applied gilt grapevine and leaf decoration. All in excellent condition . Wide enough to make a very impressive Overmantel mirror.

Date of Manufacture

Youlls Antiques has dated this 19th Century Overmantel Mirror to the 1800s.

Physical Dimensions

Height

186cm (73.23")

Width

165cm (64.96")

Depth

11cm (4.33")

Reference Numbers

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SA1084514

Description

Date of Manufacture

Youlls Antiques has dated this 19th Century Overmantel Mirror to the 1800s.

Physical Dimensions

Height

186cm (73.23")

Width

165cm (64.96")

Depth

11cm (4.33")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1084514

About the Dealer

Youlls Antiques

Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2009

Youlls antiques are a family business working in the trade for over three generations.

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Telephone 01488 682 046

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27-28 Charnham St
Hungerford
Berkshire
RG17 OEJ
United Kingdom

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Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing

ObjectMirrors
Period19th century
StyleNeoclassical
MaterialWood, gesso, glass, gold leaf
ColourMuted green and gold
MotifsGilded leaf swags, Classical pilasters, Foliate carvings
SizeH 186 cm (73 in) x W 165 cm (65 in) x D 11 cm (4 in)

FAQs

Nineteenth-century overmantel mirrors are large-scale decorative looking glasses specifically designed to be hung or placed directly above a fireplace mantel, often featuring classical proportions and elaborate framing.

These pieces typically utilized a wooden frame made from pine, gesso, or hardwood, finished with hand-applied gold leaf, paint, or gilding over plaster reliefs.

Authenticity is identified through period construction methods, such as hand-beveled glass with minor oxidation, old backing boards, and traditional gesso cracking patterns consistent with age.

Positioning it above a fireplace or anchoring it to a feature wall creates a focal point that reflects natural light and adds architectural depth to modern interiors.

Clean the glass using a soft microfibre cloth and a neutral glass cleaner, avoiding harsh chemicals, and dust the gilded or painted wooden frame gently with a dry, soft brush.