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Large Antique French Giltwood Overmantel Mirror
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Large Antique French Giltwood Overmantel Mirror

19th century
Sold 25 February 2025 · Marylebone Antiques
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Description

A very impressive and large antique French gilt wood overmantel mirror, dating from around the 1880-1900 period.

This is of outstanding quality, it is extremely well made and is a fantastic size. The gilt wood finish has a gorgeous lustre and patina. The edges are panelled with lovely inset moulding, the top corners have beautifully carved rosettes and the base is ebonised solid wood.

The condition is excellent for its age, with just the right amount of patina and wear. There is some extremely minor spotting to the very lower edge of the mirror, not particularly noticeable in real life.

Width – 59 inches , 150 cm

Depth – 3 inches , 7 cm

Height – 69 inches , 176 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
176cm (69.29")
Width
150cm (59.06")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Declaration

Marylebone Antiques has dated this French Giltwood Overmantel Mirror to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1088154
Dealers Internal Reference
8903
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Description
A very impressive and large antique French gilt wood overmantel mirror, dating from around the 1880-1900 period.

This is of outstanding quality, it is extremely well made and is a fantastic size. The gilt wood finish has a gorgeous lustre and patina.

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The edges are panelled with lovely inset moulding, the top corners have beautifully carved rosettes and the base is ebonised solid wood.
Marylebone Antiques
fig 1. A large rectangular French giltwood overmantel mirror featuring a rectilinear gilded frame with carved rosette corner blocks.
fig 1. Large Antique French Giltwood Overmantel Mirror

The condition is excellent for its age, with just the right amount of patina and wear. There is some extremely minor spotting to the very lower edge of the mirror, not particularly noticeable in real life.

Width – 59 inches , 150 cm

Depth – 3 inches , 7 cm

Height – 69 inches , 176 cm

Height
176cm (69.29")
Width
150cm (59.06")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Date of Manufacture

Marylebone Antiques has dated this French Giltwood Overmantel Mirror to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1088154
Dealers Internal Ref
8903
Marylebone Antiques
Marylebone Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2012

Specialist in english, french and swedish antique furniture & decorative items circa 1750-1950s.

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A large rectangular French giltwood overmantel mirror featuring a rectilinear gilded frame with carved rosette corner blocks.
Large Antique French Giltwood Overmantel Mirror
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectWall Mirrors
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Classical
  • MaterialGiltwood, Pine, Gesso, Glass
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsGiltwood finish, Rosette corner blocks, Classical moulding
  • SizeH 176 cm (69 in) x W 150 cm (59 in) x D 7 cm (3 in)

FAQs

Overmantel mirrors gained prominence in European interior architecture during the 18th and 19th centuries, specifically designed to be positioned above fireplace mantels to reflect candlelight and maximise ambient light in formal reception rooms.

Authentic period pieces typically feature a hand-carved wooden base, such as pine or gesso-coated hardwoods, layered with thin sheets of gold leaf applied over a red bole preparation layer. Traditional joinery and hand-beveled glass plates are standard hallmarks of period construction.

Authentication involves examining the gesso and gold leaf for natural oxidisation, crazing, and wear patterns consistent with age. Additionally, older mirror plates often display slight imperfections, mercury spotting, or hand-beveled edges, while the reverse typically features aged timber backing boards secured with old handmade nails or screws.

Such a mirror serves as a strong architectural focal point and can be mounted above a fireplace or leaned casually against a living room wall to introduce a sense of verticality, light, and classical contrast to contemporary minimalist furnishings.

Giltwood surfaces are extremely delicate and should be dusted gently with a soft, dry microfibre cloth or a clean ostrich feather duster, avoiding all liquid cleaners, abrasives, and chemical solvents that can strip the fragile gold leaf. The glass plate may be cleaned sparingly using a neutral glass cleaner applied directly to the cloth rather than the mirror.
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