Name: A Fabulous Large Antique English 19th Century Carved Wood & Gesso Gilt Shaped Top Overmantle Mirror.
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1106903
Price: 995 GBP
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Cleall Antiques

Sold 30 April 2026 · Cleall Antiques

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Description

A Fabulous large Antique English 19th Century carved wood & gesso gilt shaped top Overmantle Mirror, with original glass.

Measurements:

1 metre 30 cm high

1 metre 35 cm wide at bottom

1 metre 16 cm wide in middle

7 cm deep at bottom

5 cm deep in middle

Date of Manufacture

Cleall Antiques has dated this Gilt Overmantel Mirror to the 1860s.

Physical Dimensions

Height

130cm (51.18")

Width

135cm (53.15")

Depth

7cm (2.76")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1106903

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

A Fabulous large Antique English 19th Century carved wood & gesso gilt shaped top Overmantle Mirror, with original glass.

Measurements:

1 metre 30 cm high

1 metre 35 cm wide at bottom

1 metre 16 cm wide in middle

7 cm deep at bottom

5 cm deep in middle

Date of Manufacture

Cleall Antiques has dated this Gilt Overmantel Mirror to the 1860s.

Physical Dimensions

Height

130cm (51.18")

Width

135cm (53.15")

Depth

7cm (2.76")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1106903

About the Dealer

Cleall Antiques

Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2011

Specialist in antique english & french mirrors.

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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

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ObjectWall Mirrors
Period19th century
StyleVictorian
MaterialWood, Gesso, Glass
ColourGold
MotifsArched top, Carved frame, Gilt finish, Twisted column details
SizeH 130 cm (51 in) x W 135 cm (53 in) x D 7 cm (3 in)

FAQs

Overmantel mirrors rose to prominence during the 18th and 19th centuries, designed specifically to hang above fireplace mantels to reflect candlelight and natural light around formal reception rooms.

Authentic period mirrors typically feature a hand-carved wooden base, often pine or softwood, layered with gesso (a mixture of chalk and binder) and finely applied gold leaf or gilding.

Authentication involves examining the mirror plate for foxing and oxidisation, inspecting the timber construction for age-related shrinkage and tool marks, and checking the gesso layer for fine craquelure.

Positioning the mirror above a fireplace mantel or grounding it directly on the floor against a neutral wall creates a striking focal point that balances historic character with contemporary minimalist furnishings.

Gilded surfaces require delicate maintenance using a dry, soft feather duster or microfiber cloth, strictly avoiding liquid cleaners, chemical sprays, or abrasive materials that can strip the fragile gold leaf.