Name: A Wonderful Large Antique English 19th Century Carved Wood & Gesso Arched Top Gilt Overmantle Mirror.
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1122927
Price: 1295 GBP
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Cleall Antiques

Sold 21 August 2025 · Cleall Antiques

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Description

A Wonderful large Antique English 19th Century carved wood & gesso arched top gilt Overmantle Mirror, with original mirror and backboards.

Measurements:

1 metre 34 cm high

1 metre 33 cm wide at bottom

1 metre 11 cm wide in middle

7 cm deep at bottom

5 cm deep in middle

Date of Manufacture

Cleall Antiques has dated this Antique Gilt Overmantel Mirror to the 1870s.

Physical Dimensions

Height

134cm (52.76")

Width

133cm (52.36")

Depth

7cm (2.76")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1122927

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 Wonderful large Antique English 19th Century carved wood & gesso arched top gilt Overmantle Mirror, with original mirror and backboards.

Measurements:

1 metre 34 cm high

1 metre 33 cm wide at bottom

1 metre 11 cm wide in middle

7 cm deep at bottom

5 cm deep in middle

Date of Manufacture

Cleall Antiques has dated this Antique Gilt Overmantel Mirror to the 1870s.

Physical Dimensions

Height

134cm (52.76")

Width

133cm (52.36")

Depth

7cm (2.76")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1122927

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

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ObjectMirrors
Period19th century
StyleVictorian
MaterialWood, Gesso, Glass
ColourGold
MotifsArched top, Gilt finish, Moulded frame, Scroll feet
SizeH 134 cm (53 in) x W 133 cm (52 in) x D 7 cm (3 in)

FAQs

Overmantel mirrors gained immense popularity during the nineteenth century, specifically designed to sit on the mantlepiece above a fireplace to reflect candlelight and maximise natural light within a room.

Authentic period mirrors typically feature a hand-carved wooden or composition frame coated in gesso, which is then meticulously layered with gold leaf or metallic paint.

Key indicators of age include heavy silver foxing or oxidisation on the original mercury or silvered glass plate, hand-bevelling where present, and old pine backing boards secured with handmade or early machine-cut screws.

Positioning an oversized ornate mirror directly above a fireplace anchor creates a strong focal point, bouncing light and contrasting modern minimalist furniture with historical texture.

Dust gently with a dry, ultra-soft brush and avoid all chemical cleaning agents or abrasive cloths, as moisture and harsh solvents can damage fragile historical gesso and delicate leafing.