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Description

A fine and elegant giltwood overmantel mirror dating from 1880.

The well proportioned frame is water gilded to the highest of standards using genuine 23.5 carat gold leaf.

Retaining it's original mirror plate with attractive overall foxing.

Complete with backing boards, hanging plates and ebonised bun feet.

Sizes 131 cm tall, max width at base 125 cm, main frame width 107.5 cm.

Date of Manufacture

Fine Antique Mirrors has dated this Antique Gilt Overmantle Mirror to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions

Height

131cm (51.57")

Width

125cm (49.21")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1098830

Description

A fine and elegant giltwood overmantel mirror dating from 1880.

The well proportioned frame is water gilded to the highest of standards using genuine 23.5 carat gold leaf.

Retaining it's original mirror plate with attractive overall foxing.

Complete with backing boards, hanging plates and ebonised bun feet.

Sizes 131 cm tall, max width at base 125 cm, main frame width 107.5 cm.

Date of Manufacture

Fine Antique Mirrors has dated this Antique Gilt Overmantle Mirror to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions

Height

131cm (51.57")

Width

125cm (49.21")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1098830

About the Dealer

Fine Antique Mirrors

Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2022

Specializing in antique 18th/19th century gilt mirrors. Gilding restoration undertaken.

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Suffolk
United Kingdom

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ObjectWall Mirrors
Period19th century
StyleVictorian
MaterialWood, Gesso, Glass, Gold Leaf
ColourGold
MotifsArched top, Gilded finish, Scroll foot mounts
SizeH 131 cm (52 in) x W 125 cm (49 in)

FAQs

Overmantle mirrors gained popularity in the 18th and 19th centuries, specifically designed to be hung or rested on the mantelpiece above a fireplace to reflect candlelight and maximise room brightness.

These frames are typically constructed from carved wood or gesso over a wooden base, finished with gold leaf or gilt paint, and often feature original hand-silvered glass plates.

Authentic pieces often exhibit signs of age such as foxing or oxidisation in the mirror glass, hand-beveled edges, traditional joinery at the frame corners, and older backing boards.

Placing a large gilded mirror above a fireplace or anchoring it against a plain wall creates a striking focal point, balancing contemporary minimalism with historical texture.

Clean the glass carefully with a soft, lint-free cloth and mild glass cleaner, avoiding contact with the fragile gilded surface, and dust the frame gently using a dry, soft brush.