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Large 19th Century French Gilt Overmantel Mirror
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Large 19th Century French Gilt Overmantel Mirror

19th century
Sold 20 May 2025 · Thakeham Furniture
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Description

Superb large 19th century French giltwood and gesso overmantel mirror. The ribbon chased moulded frame surmounted with a carved foliate palmette crest.

Circa. 1850

Date of Manufacture

Thakeham Furniture has dated this French Gilt Overmantel Mirror to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
179cm (70.47")
Width
119cm (46.85")
Reference Numbers
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SA1101651
Dealers Internal Reference
7259
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Description
Superb large 19th century French giltwood and gesso overmantel mirror. The ribbon chased moulded frame surmounted with a carved foliate palmette crest.

Circa. 1850

Date of Manufacture

Thakeham Furniture has dated this French Gilt Overmantel Mirror to the 19th Century.

Height
179cm (70.47")
Width
119cm (46.85")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1101651
Dealers Internal Ref
7259
Thakeham Furniture
Thakeham Furniture
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2013

Specialists in fine georgian furniture

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Thakeham Furniture Profile Page

Trade Associations

Thakeham Furniture is a registered member of LAPADA 

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Thakeham Furniture

Thakeham Furniture
Telephone 01403 713649
Location
Tim, Belinda and Harriet Chavasse
Thakeham Furniture Ltd
Blakers Yard
Worthing Road
Dial Post
Nr Horsham
West Sussex
RH13 8NH
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/thakehamfurniture
Verified Since Jul 2013
Items For Sale 138
Items Sold 3,154
Thakeham Furniture
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Location: Tim, Belinda and Harriet Chavasse, Thakeham Furniture Ltd, Blakers Yard, Worthing Road, Dial Post, Nr Horsham, West Sussex, RH13 8NH, United Kingdom
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A large nineteenth-century French gilt overmantel mirror with an arched top and ornate carved cresting rests against a white wall.
large 19th century French gilt overmantel mirror
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A large nineteenth-century French gilt overmantel mirror with an arched top and ornate carved cresting rests against a white wall.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectMirrors
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench
  • MaterialGiltwood, Wood, Glass
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsArched top, Scroll cresting, Shell motif, Beaded border
  • SizeH 179 cm (70 in) x W 119 cm (47 in)

FAQs

French overmantel mirrors typically feature large proportions designed to sit above a fireplace, often incorporating neoclassical or rococo motifs, arched tops, and gilded wooden frames.

Authentic pieces are constructed from carved wood or composition ornament applied to a pine or hardwood structure, finished with water gilding or oil gilding over a gesso base, and fitted with mercury or early silvered glass.

Authentication involves examining the backboards for age-related timber shrinkage, checking the glass for foxing and imperfections consistent with historical manufacturing methods, and inspecting the hand-carved details or gesso application for wear patterns.

Positioning the mirror to lean against a living room wall rather than mounting it creates an intentional, relaxed focal point that reflects natural light and contrasts traditional craftsmanship with modern architecture.

Gilded frames require gentle dusting with a soft, dry microfibre brush or cloth, avoiding any liquid cleaners, chemical solvents, or abrasive materials that can strip the delicate gold leaf finish.
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