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Victorian Gilt Large Arch Top Overmantle Mirror
For sale by Lorna Byskou
for sale €2,048     $2,223
£1,750
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Victorian Gilt Large Arch Top Overmantle Mirror

19th century
For Sale by Lorna Byskou
Description

Victorian gilt arch top overmantle. Lovely mercury mirror plate, with some areas of deterioration, the plate is sparkly with some subtle ghosting. Wooden panelled back.

Height: 130 cm

Width: 110 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
130cm (51.18")
Width
110cm (43.31")
Depth
5.5cm (2.17")
Declaration

Lorna Byskou has dated this Victorian Gilt Overmantel Mirror to the 1860s.

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SA1102946
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.

Description
Victorian gilt arch top overmantle.
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Lovely mercury mirror plate, with some areas of deterioration, the plate is sparkly with some subtle ghosting.
Lorna Byskou

Wooden panelled back.

Height: 130 cm

Width: 110 cm

Height
130cm (51.18")
Width
110cm (43.31")
Depth
5.5cm (2.17")
Date of Manufacture

Lorna Byskou has dated this Victorian Gilt Overmantel Mirror to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1102946
Lorna Byskou
Lorna Byskou
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2012

Specialising in 19th century decorative gilt mirrors and furniture.

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A Victorian arched overmantel mirror featuring a gilded frame with ornate decorative moulding and a flat base.
Victorian Gilt Large Arch Top Overmantle Mirror
Ref: SA1102946
A Victorian arched overmantel mirror featuring a gilded frame with ornate decorative moulding and a flat base.
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  • ObjectOvermantel Mirrors
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialGiltwood, Glass, Composition
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsArched top, Bead and reel moulding, Flat base
  • SizeH 130 cm (51 in) x W 110 cm (43 in) x D 5.5 cm (2 in)

This Victorian overmantel mirror dates from 1860 in the English Country House style. The piece consists of a wooden panelled back, a mercury mirror plate, and a giltwood frame in gold with composition elements, finished with bead and reel moulding along the arched top and sides above a flat base. Visible details include areas of deterioration, subtle ghosting on the sparkly plate, and mounting hardware on the left side of the frame. The mirror measures 130 cm high, 110 cm wide, and 5.5 cm deep. Position this overmantel mirror above the mantel in a traditional living room or drawing room. The arched top and ornate frame complement period interiors, while the generous proportions add depth and light to fireplace settings.

FAQs

A Victorian overmantel mirror is a large wall mirror designed specifically to rest directly above a fireplace mantelpiece. Typically crafted during the 19th century, these mirrors feature arched tops, straight flat bases, and gilded wooden or composition frames with classic moulding details.

Victorian gilt mirror frames were predominantly constructed from carved wood or molded gesso (a plaster-like composition) applied over a timber frame. The surface was finished using oil gilding or water gilding with thin gold leaf, encasing reflective silvered glass.

Authentic period gilt mirrors display natural wear, subtle flaking, and oxidisation across the gilding, often revealing the red or grey clay bole undercoat beneath the gold leaf. The back boards generally consist of uneven, dark pine or oak planks fixed with historic nails or screws.

An antique gilt mirror can be placed above a modern fireplace, console table, or dining room sideboard to create visual contrast. The gold frame warms neutral colour palettes and adds depth to minimal, contemporary room schemes.

Dust giltwood frames gently using a soft, dry microfibre cloth or camel-hair brush, avoiding liquid cleaners or abrasive polishes that strip gilding. Glass cleaner should be applied sparingly to a cloth rather than directly onto the mirror plate to prevent moisture seepage behind the frame.
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