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William IV Large Oval Overmantle Mirror
Beau Nash Bath
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William IV Large Oval Overmantle Mirror

19th century
For Sale by Beau Nash Bath
Description

with reeded edge retaining its original glass plate circa 1830

Physical Dimensions
Height
95cm (37.40")
Width
135cm (53.15")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Declaration

Beau Nash Bath has dated this William IV Oval Mirror to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1124267
Dealers Internal Reference
IB314
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Description
With reeded edge retaining its original glass plate circa 1830
Height
95cm (37.40")
Width
135cm (53.15")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Date of Manufacture

Beau Nash Bath has dated this William IV Oval Mirror to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1124267
Dealers Internal Ref
IB314
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A large William IV period oval overmantel mirror featuring a reeded giltwood frame with ribbon detailing.
William IV large oval overmantle mirror
Ref: SA1124267
A large William IV period oval overmantel mirror featuring a reeded giltwood frame with ribbon detailing.
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Antiques are the ultimate green purchase. By choosing historical pieces over newly manufactured goods, you completely eliminate the carbon footprint of modern mass production while preserving exceptional, timeless craftsmanship.

Originating between 1830 and 1837, William IV mirrors bridge the transition between classical Regency symmetry and heavier Victorian proportions. They typically feature bold profiles, reeded moulding, crossed ribbon details, and water-gilded finishes.

Mirrors from this era were constructed with carved pine or lime wood bases coated in layers of gesso. The surface was finished using water gilding or oil gilding with thin gold leaf, framing mercury-backed or silvered glass plates.

Authentic pieces display hand-carved joinery on the timber backboard, natural foxing or grey spotting on the original glass, and subtle wear revealing white gesso beneath the gilded layer.

Positioning a large oval mirror above a fireplace mantelpiece or console table introduces curved geometry that softens angular room architecture. The gold gilded finish provides a warm accent against neutral or dark painted walls.

Dust the gilded frame gently using a soft, dry camel-hair brush, avoiding water, liquid cleansers, or abrasive cloths that can strip fragile gold leaf. Glass cleaner should be sprayed onto a microfibre cloth rather than directly onto the mirror surface to prevent moisture from penetrating the frame edges.
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