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Victorian Gilt Large Arch Top Overmantle Mirror
Lorna Byskou
for sale €2,691     $2,921
£2,300
Lorna Byskou

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Victorian Gilt Large Arch Top Overmantle Mirror

19th century
For Sale by Lorna Byskou
Description

Victorian gilt arch top overmantle with fine decoration. Lovely mercury mirror plate, showing signs of deterioration - sparkly and with an area of heavy spotting. Wooden panelled back.

Height: 145 cm

Width at Base: 131.5 cm

Width of Frame: 111 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
145cm (57.09")
Width
131.5cm (51.77")
Depth
15cm (5.91")
Declaration

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

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SA1109762
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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 with fine decoration.
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Lovely mercury mirror plate, showing signs of deterioration - sparkly and with an area of heavy spotting.
Lorna Byskou

Wooden panelled back.

Height: 145 cm

Width at Base: 131.5 cm

Width of Frame: 111 cm

Height
145cm (57.09")
Width
131.5cm (51.77")
Depth
15cm (5.91")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1109762
Lorna Byskou
Lorna Byskou
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2012

Specialising in 19th century decorative gilt mirrors and furniture.

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Lorna Byskou Profile Page

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A large Victorian overmantel mirror featuring an arched gold leaf frame with cresting and beaded details.
Victorian Gilt Large Arch Top Overmantle Mirror
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A large Victorian overmantel mirror featuring an arched gold leaf frame with cresting and beaded details.
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A Victorian overmantel mirror is a large decorative wall mirror designed specifically to sit above a fireplace hearth or chimney piece, originating in nineteenth-century Britain. These mirrors frequently featured arched tops, gilded frames, and ornate cresting to reflect light and enhance room proportions.

Victorian gilt mirrors were typically constructed from a carved timber core layered with moulded gesso decorative elements. Thin sheets of genuine gold leaf were then applied over the gesso, often burnished to achieve a reflective finish.

Authentic Victorian gilt mirrors usually display signs of age such as slight foxing on the glass silvering and minor wear to the gold leaf revealing the reddish bole or white gesso beneath. The backboard construction often consists of tongue-and-groove pine boards with historic fixings rather than modern plywood.

Positioning a Victorian gilt mirror above a period fireplace, marble console, or modern sideboard creates a distinct focal point in living or dining areas. Combining the ornate gilded arch with minimalist or contemporary furniture provides a contrast in texture and era.

Avoid using water or liquid household cleaners on gilded surfaces, as moisture can dissolve traditional gesso and lift gold leaf. Dust the frame with a soft, dry camel-hair brush, and clean the glass mirror plate using a sparingly applied glass cleaner on a cloth.
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