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Victorian Gilt Large Overmantle Mirror
For sale by Lorna Byskou
for sale €2,925     $3,175
£2,500
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Victorian Gilt Large Overmantle Mirror

19th century
For Sale by Lorna Byskou
Description

Victorian gilt overmantle mirror with scallop shell cresting and fluted columns to either side. The mirror plate has some spotting and subtle ghosting. The only significant area of spotting is to the lower centre right of the mirror plate, which can be seen in the images.

Height: 155 cm

Width at Base: 141.5 cm

Width of Frame (including columns): 114 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
155cm (61.02")
Width
141.5cm (55.71")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Declaration

Lorna Byskou has dated this Victorian Gilt Overmantel Mirror to the 1870s.

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SA1101141
Dealers Notes

We have been trading for over thirty five years, specialising in 19th century decorative gilt mirrors and furniture. Items can be viewed, by appointment, at our shop in Brasted, Kent, TN16 1JA. All our deliveries are made using a carrier that specialises in handling antiques and fine art, please contact us for further information.

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Victorian gilt overmantle mirror with scallop shell cresting and fluted columns to either side. The mirror plate has some spotting and subtle ghosting.
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The only significant area of spotting is to the lower centre right of the mirror plate, which can be seen in the images.
Lorna Byskou

Height: 155 cm

Width at Base: 141.5 cm

Width of Frame (including columns): 114 cm

Height
155cm (61.02")
Width
141.5cm (55.71")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Date of Manufacture

Lorna Byskou has dated this Victorian Gilt Overmantel Mirror to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1101141
Lorna Byskou
Lorna Byskou
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2012

Specialising in 19th century decorative gilt mirrors and furniture.

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A large Victorian gold gilded overmantel mirror featuring an ornate shell crest pediment and slender side columns.
Victorian Gilt Large Overmantle Mirror
Ref: SA1101141
A large Victorian gold gilded overmantel mirror featuring an ornate shell crest pediment and slender side columns.
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  • ObjectOvermantel Mirrors
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialGiltwood, Gesso, Glass
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsShell crest, Beaded moulding, Side pilasters, Scroll feet
  • SizeH 155 cm (61 in) x W 141.5 cm (56 in) x D 12 cm (5 in)

This Victorian overmantle mirror dates to 1870 and is finished in gold giltwood and gesso with a reflective glass plate. The architectural frame displays an ornate carved shell crest pediment at the top, decorative side pilasters with turned fluted columns, beaded mouldings, and substantial scroll feet at the base. The mirror plate exhibits some spotting and subtle ghosting, including a significant area of spotting toward the lower centre right. Measuring 155 cm high, 141.5 cm wide, and 12 cm deep, this large wall-mounted piece is designed for placement directly above a mantel in a principal living room, sitting room, or hallway. Its classic Victorian styling brings period character and a strong decorative focal point to traditional interiors.

FAQs

A Victorian overmantel mirror is a large decorative wall mirror created during the 19th century to sit directly above a fireplace mantelpiece, designed to reflect candlelight and increase ambient illumination in grand reception rooms.

These mirrors were constructed using carved softwood frames coated in gesso moulding, finished with gold leaf gilding, and fitted with heavy glass silvered mirror plates.

Authentic period examples exhibit natural wear to the gold leaf showing red or yellow bole clay underneath, subtle dark oxidisation spots on the glass, and hand-cut wooden backing panels.

Place the mirror directly above a fireplace or position it over a hallway console table to establish visual height, expand natural light, and serve as a focal point.

Dust the frame regularly using a soft feather duster or dry brush, avoiding water, chemical solvents, or wet cloths that can dissolve gesso and ruin delicate gold leaf finish.
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