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An Early 19th Century Mahogany Overmantel Mirror
Tinker & Toad
for sale €527     $572
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An Early 19th Century Mahogany Overmantel Mirror

19th century
For Sale by Tinker & Toad
Description

An Early 19th Century Mahogany Overmantel Mirror. The mahogany frame formed of architectural style columns with decorative gilt terminals. The lovely time worn mirror framed with a simple gilt slip to finish the look.

Physical Dimensions
Height
49cm (19.29")
Width
85cm (33.46")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Declaration

Tinker & Toad has dated this Regency Mahogany Overmantel Mirror to the Regency era.

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SA1118586
Description
An Early 19th Century Mahogany Overmantel Mirror. The mahogany frame formed of architectural style columns with decorative gilt terminals. The lovely time worn mirror framed with a simple gilt slip to finish the look.
Height
49cm (19.29")
Width
85cm (33.46")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Date of Manufacture

Tinker & Toad has dated this Regency Mahogany Overmantel Mirror to the Regency era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1118586
Tinker & Toad
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2020
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An early 19th-century horizontal mahogany overmantel mirror featuring turned side pilasters, gilt accents, and foxed glass.
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Archive I An early 19th-century horizontal mahogany overmantel mirror featuring turned side pilasters, gilt accents, and foxed glass.

An Early 19th Century Mahogany Overmantel Mirror

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Tinker & Toad
Telephone 07771 682942
Location
54 The Mint
Rye
East Sussex
TN31 7EN
United Kingdom
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Verified Since Aug 2020
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An early 19th-century horizontal mahogany overmantel mirror featuring turned side pilasters, gilt accents, and foxed glass.
An Early 19th Century Mahogany Overmantel Mirror
Ref: SA1118586
An early 19th-century horizontal mahogany overmantel mirror featuring turned side pilasters, gilt accents, and foxed glass.
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FAQs

Regency overmantel mirrors from the early 19th century typically feature architectural elements inspired by classical antiquity, such as fluted columns, pilasters, and cornices. Designed to sit directly above a fireplace mantle, they often incorporate mahogany framing alongside subtle gilding.

Frames were primarily constructed using dense hardwoods such as mahogany or pine with mahogany veneers, frequently adorned with gold leaf or giltwood highlights. The mirror plates during this era were typically made using mercury tin amalgam backing, which creates a distinct age-related patination over time.

Authentic period mirror plates display characteristic greyish clouding, spotting, or oxidisation known as foxing within the glass. Additionally, original backings usually consist of dark pine or oak wood boards secured with hand-cut nails or early screw fastenings.

Mount the mirror centrally above a living room fireplace or place it atop a dining room sideboard to anchor the space. The warmth of the mahogany wood and antique foxing provides visual balance when paired alongside contemporary minimalism or neutral colour palettes.

Clean the wooden frame using a dry microfiber cloth and occasional beeswax polish applied sparingly. Avoid harsh chemical glass cleaners on original silvered plates, as moisture seep can penetrate the edges and degrade the historic backing.
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