Name: A Spectacular Large Antique English 19th Century Carved Wood & Gesso Gilt Overmantle Mirror.
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1128670
Price: 1995 GBP
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Cleall Antiques

Sold 23 November 2025 · Cleall Antiques

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Description

A Spectacular large Antique English 19th Century carved wood & gesso gilt Overmantle Mirror, with ornate beaded frame and original mirror and backboards.

Measurements:

1 metre 28 cm high

1 metre 56 cm wide at bottom

1metre 53 cm wide in middle

11 cm deep at top

9 cm deep at bottom

5 cm deep in middle

Date of Manufacture

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

Physical Dimensions

Height

128cm (50.39")

Width

156cm (61.42")

Depth

11cm (4.33")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1128670

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 Spectacular large Antique English 19th Century carved wood & gesso gilt Overmantle Mirror, with ornate beaded frame and original mirror and backboards.

Measurements:

1 metre 28 cm high

1 metre 56 cm wide at bottom

1metre 53 cm wide in middle

11 cm deep at top

9 cm deep at bottom

5 cm deep in middle

Date of Manufacture

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

Physical Dimensions

Height

128cm (50.39")

Width

156cm (61.42")

Depth

11cm (4.33")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1128670

About the Dealer

Cleall Antiques

Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2011

Specialist in antique english & french mirrors.

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Telephone 07831 869 955

Location

Blakedene
Lyminster Road
Lyminster
Nr Arundel
West Sussex
BN17 7QF
United Kingdom

Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/cleall

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ObjectWall Mirrors
Period19th century
StyleVictorian & Gothic
MaterialWood, Gesso, Gold Leaf, Glass
ColourGold
MotifsArchitectural cornice, Gilded finish, Reeded moulding, Scroll brackets
SizeH 128 cm (50 in) x W 156 cm (61 in) x D 11 cm (4 in)

FAQs

Overmantel mirrors gained immense popularity during the nineteenth century, specifically designed to be hung or placed on the mantelpiece above a fireplace. They served both a functional purpose to reflect light from candles and fires and a decorative role in balancing the proportions of the chimney breast.

Authentic period overmantel mirrors typically feature a hand-carved wooden frame, often pine or softwood, coated with layers of gesso to create a smooth surface for gilding. Gold leaf is then applied over bole, and the glass is usually heavy plate glass with silver backing, sometimes displaying historic foxing or oxidisation.

Authentication involves examining the construction of the wooden frame behind the gesso, looking for hand-cut joinery, old fixings, and natural shrinkage cracks in the gesso layer. The mirror plate itself should show signs of age, such as slight distortions or marginal degradation, rather than modern uniform silvering.

Placing a large gilded overmantel mirror above a fireplace adds verticality, reflects natural daylight, and creates a focal point in a contemporary living space. It can be paired with minimalist furniture to create a striking contrast between historical ornamentation and clean modern lines.

Giltwood surfaces are extremely delicate and susceptible to moisture and abrasion. Dusting should be performed gently with a dry, soft feather duster or microfiber cloth, avoiding any chemical cleaners, water, or abrasive polishes that can strip the delicate gold leaf and gesso layers.