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A Superb Large Antique English 19th Century Carved Wood & Gesso Arched Top Gilt Overmantle Mirror.
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A Superb Large Antique English 19th Century Carved Wood & Gesso Arched Top Gilt Overmantle Mirror.

19th century
Sold 28 March 2025 · Cleall Antiques
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A Superb large Antique English 19th Century carved wood & gesso arched top gilt Overmantle Mirror, with ornate fern crest leaf decoration and original mirror and backboards.

Measurements:

1 metre 31 cm high

1 metre 25 cm wide at bottom

1 metre 11 cm wide in middle

5 cm deep

Date of Manufacture

Cleall Antiques has dated this Gilt Overmantel Mirror to the 1860s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
131cm (51.57")
Width
125cm (49.21")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Reference Numbers
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SA1122930
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 Superb large Antique English 19th Century carved wood & gesso arched top gilt Overmantle Mirror, with ornate fern crest leaf decoration and original mirror and backboards.

Measurements:

1 metre 31 cm high

1 metre 25 cm wide at bottom

1 metre 11 cm wide in middle

5 cm deep

Date of Manufacture

Cleall Antiques has dated this Gilt Overmantel Mirror to the 1860s.

Height
131cm (51.57")
Width
125cm (49.21")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1122930
Cleall Antiques
Cleall Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2011

Specialist in antique english & french mirrors.

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Cleall Antiques

Cleall Antiques
Telephone 07831 869 955
Location
Blakedene
Lyminster Road
Lyminster
Nr Arundel
West Sussex
BN17 7QF
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/cleall
Verified Since Jun 2011
Items For Sale 195
Items Sold 3,577
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A large antique arched top gilt overmantel mirror featuring ornate carved wooden framing and gesso detailing.
A Superb large Antique English 19th Century carved wood & gesso arched top gilt Overmantle Mirror.
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A large antique arched top gilt overmantel mirror featuring ornate carved wooden framing and gesso detailing.
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  • ObjectMirrors
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialCarved wood, gesso, gold leaf, glass
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsArched top, Gilt moulding, Carved cresting, Embossed gesso
  • SizeH 131 cm (52 in) x W 125 cm (49 in) x D 5 cm (2 in)

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Overmantel mirrors gained significant popularity during the 18th and 19th centuries, specifically designed to be hung on the chimney breast directly above the fireplace mantel to reflect light and fill the architectural void.

These pieces typically feature a foundational structure of carved softwood or pine, overlaid with moulded gesso to create intricate ornamentation before being hand-gilded with gold leaf.

Authentic pieces often exhibit period characteristics such as hand-applied gold leaf, foxing or oxidisation on the original mercury or silvered glass plate, and hand-cut joinery on the rear wooden backing boards.

Placing a large historic mirror above a modern fireplace creates a striking focal point by juxtaposing ornate metallic textures with clean, minimalist architectural lines.

Gilded surfaces are exceptionally delicate and should only be dusted lightly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth; chemical cleaners and excessive moisture must be strictly avoided to protect the fragile gold leaf and gesso.
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