Sold 12 September 2025 · Lorna Byskou

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Description

Victorian giltwood arch top overmantle. The mirror plate is later and in very good condition. Replacement back board.

Height: 93.5 cm

Width at Base: 138 cm

Width of Frame: 122 cm

Physical Dimensions

Height

93.5cm (36.81")

Width

138cm (54.33")

Depth

8cm (3.15")

Declaration

Lorna Byskou has dated this Victorian Giltwood Overmantle Mirror to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1109773

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 giltwood arch top overmantle. The mirror plate is later and in very good condition. Replacement back board.

Height: 93.5 cm

Width at Base: 138 cm

Width of Frame: 122 cm

Physical Dimensions

Height

93.5cm (36.81")

Width

138cm (54.33")

Depth

8cm (3.15")

Date of Manufacture

Lorna Byskou has dated this Victorian Giltwood Overmantle Mirror to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1109773

About the Dealer

Lorna Byskou

Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2012

Specialising in 19th century decorative gilt mirrors and furniture.

Dealer Profile

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

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Lorna Byskou

Telephone 07710 451116

Location

Kent
United Kingdom

Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/lornabyskou

Verified Since Mar 2012

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Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing

ObjectMirrors
Period19th century
StyleVictorian
MaterialGiltwood, Pine, Glass
ColourGold
MotifsArch top, Gilt finish, Scroll feet, Moulded frame
SizeH 93.5 cm (37 in) x W 138 cm (54 in) x D 8 cm (3 in)

FAQs

An overmantle mirror is a large decorative looking-glass traditionally designed to be hung or placed on the mantelpiece above a fireplace, becoming particularly popular during the Victorian era for reflecting light and creating an illusion of space.

These frames are typically crafted from softwoods such as pine or gesso-coated composition, layered with thin sheets of gold leaf applied over a bole base, often featuring hand-carved wooden elements or moulded composition ornaments.

Authentic pieces often exhibit signs of age such as foxing and minor oxidisation on the mercury or silvered glass plate, hand-cut screws, traditional joinery at the frame corners, and shrinkage cracks within the gesso layer.

An ornate gilt mirror acts as a striking focal point when contrasted against minimalist modern walls, positioned either above a contemporary fireplace or left unhung leaning against a living room wall to add architectural depth.

Gilded surfaces are extremely fragile and should only be gently dusted with a soft, dry brush without using water or chemical solvents, while the glass can be cleaned sparingly with a lint-free cloth and mild glass cleaner, taking care not to let moisture seep behind the frame.