Name: An Exceptional Large Antique French 19th Century Carved Wood & Gesso Painted Overmantle Mirror.
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1089839
Price: 1295 GBP
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Cleall Antiques

Sold 11 November 2025 · Cleall Antiques

This “Exceptional Large Antique French 19th Century Carved Wood & Gesso Painted Overmantle Mirror” found a buyer.

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Description

An Exceptional large Antique French 19th Century carved wood & gesso painted with ornate leaf framed Overmantle Mirror, with original distressed mirror and backboards.

Measurements:

1 metre 53 cm wide

78 cm high

5 cm deep

Date of Manufacture

Cleall Antiques has dated this French Overmantle Mirror to the 1860s.

Physical Dimensions

Height

78cm (30.71")

Width

153cm (60.24")

Depth

5cm (1.97")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1089839

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 French 19th Century carved wood & gesso painted with ornate leaf framed Overmantle Mirror, with original distressed mirror and backboards.

Measurements:

1 metre 53 cm wide

78 cm high

5 cm deep

Date of Manufacture

Cleall Antiques has dated this French Overmantle Mirror to the 1860s.

Physical Dimensions

Height

78cm (30.71")

Width

153cm (60.24")

Depth

5cm (1.97")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1089839

About the Dealer

Cleall Antiques

Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2011

Specialist in antique english & french mirrors.

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Cleall Antiques Profile Page

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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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Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing

ObjectWall Mirrors
Period19th century
StyleFrench Antique
MaterialWood, Gesso, Glass
ColourGrey
MotifsScrolled corners, Floral carvings, C-scrolls, Gesso relief
SizeH 78 cm (31 in) x W 153 cm (60 in) x D 5 cm (2 in)

FAQs

French overmantle mirrors originated in the 18th and 19th centuries, specifically designed to be hung above a fireplace mantel to reflect light and enhance the sense of space in formal rooms.

Authentic period pieces typically feature a hand-carved wooden frame, often built from pine or hardwood, coated in gesso and finished with paint or gilding, housing hand-silvered glass plates.

Authenticity is indicated by historical joinery methods, heavy foxing or oxidisation on the mercury or silvered glass plate, and hand-applied gesso showing natural crazing and wear consistent with age.

These mirrors can be mounted traditionally above a fireplace or leaned against a living room wall to create an intentional focal point that balances contemporary minimalism with historic texture.

Preserve the frame by dusting gently with a dry cloth and avoiding chemical cleaners. Clean the glass sparingly with a mild, non-ammonia solution applied to a cloth rather than directly onto the mirror to protect the original backing.