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A Very Fine 19th Century Giltwood Overmantel Mirror
Yeats Country Antiques
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A Very Fine 19th Century Giltwood Overmantel Mirror

19th century
Description

A very fine 19th Century giltwood overmantel mirror of large proportions and exceptional quality. The mirror glass plate of rectangular form is set within a stunningly hand carved, moulded and fluted giltwood frame, surmounted with an overhanging stepped pediment above panelled frieze with an intricately detailed arrangement of acanthus leaves, spheres, swags of bell husks, ribbon bows and applied flowerhead paterae decorative motifs. Raised over a pair of striking, fluted and stylised ionic pilaster columns to each side with beautiful acanthus leaf, scroll, and flowerhead detail, supported on shaped and moulded platform base.

Physical Dimensions
Height
147cm (57.87")
Width
140cm (55.12")
Depth
7.5cm (2.95")
Declaration

Yeats Country Antiques has dated this Giltwood Overmantel Mirror to the 19th Century.

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SA1118372
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A3338
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Description
A very fine 19th Century giltwood overmantel mirror of large proportions and exceptional quality. The mirror glass plate of rectangular form is set within a stunningly hand carved, moulded and fluted giltwood frame, surmounted with an overhanging stepped pediment above panelled frieze with an intricately detailed arrangement of acanthus leaves, spheres, swags of bell husks, ribbon bows and applied flowerhead paterae decorative motifs.
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Raised over a pair of striking, fluted and stylised ionic pilaster columns to each side with beautiful acanthus leaf, scroll, and flowerhead detail, supported on shaped and moulded platform base.
Yeats Country Antiques
Height
147cm (57.87")
Width
140cm (55.12")
Depth
7.5cm (2.95")
Date of Manufacture

Yeats Country Antiques has dated this Giltwood Overmantel Mirror to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1118372
Dealers Internal Ref
A3338
Yeats Country Antiques
Yeats Country Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2025

Fine period furniture, antique gilt mirrors and beautiful furnishings and collectables

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Archive I A 19th-century rectangular giltwood overmantel mirror featuring fluted side pilasters, Corinthian capitals, and a floral swag cornice.

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The Vinery
Arundel Road
Poling
West Sussex
BN18 9PY
United Kingdom
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A 19th-century rectangular giltwood overmantel mirror featuring fluted side pilasters, Corinthian capitals, and a floral swag cornice.
A Very Fine 19th Century Giltwood Overmantel Mirror
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A 19th-century rectangular giltwood overmantel mirror featuring fluted side pilasters, Corinthian capitals, and a floral swag cornice.
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FAQs

An overmantel mirror from the 19th century is designed specifically to mount directly above a fireplace mantelpiece, featuring classical architectural proportions, carved wood framing, and decorative gesso gilding inspired by Regency or Neoclassical styles.

These mirrors were constructed using a carved timber frame covered with layers of gesso, which was then coated with gold leaf via water gilding or oil gilding, surrounding a silvered glass pane.

Authentic pieces display signs of natural age on the gilding, such as red or grey bole clay showing through high points, hand-cut joinery on the backboard, and slight irregularities or foxing in the original mirror glass.

Position the mirror centrally above a fireplace surround or a low console table to draw the eye upward, bounce natural light, and create a focal point within traditional or contemporary interiors.

Dust the frame gently using a soft, dry feather duster or dry microfibre cloth, avoiding liquid solvents, water, or commercial cleaners that can dissolve the delicate gesso and gold leaf layers.
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