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19th Century Victorian Aesthetic Movement Ebonised, Gilt and Painted Overmantle Mirror
Burgett Langfield Decorative Antiques
for sale €2,925     $3,175
£2,500
Burgett Langfield Decorative Antiques

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19th Century Victorian Aesthetic Movement Ebonised, Gilt and Painted Overmantle Mirror

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Stunning 19th century English ebonised and parcel gilt overmantle mirror with hand painted panels, depicting vases of flowers. This ebonised overmantle mirror is in very good condition with beautiful painted and gilt panels. It has its original glass which is also in good condition, with some nice foxing to it as can be seen in the images attached.

This overmantle mirror measures,

Height - 130cm

Width - 153cm

Depth - 4cm

Central Width - 131cm

Width of glass - 61cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
130cm (51.18")
Width
153cm (60.24")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Declaration

Burgett Langfield Decorative Antiques has dated this Aesthetic Movement Overmantel Mirror to the 1880s.

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SA1129095
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We are based in North Dorset, England and have been trading in antiques and decorative art for over 30 years. We exhibit at all the major antique and decorative fairs across the UK , specialising in 19th and 20th Century European sculpture, including the Art Nouveau and Art Deco period, English and French mirrors , decorative French furniture and lighting.

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Description
Stunning 19th century English ebonised and parcel gilt overmantle mirror with hand painted panels, depicting vases of flowers. This ebonised overmantle mirror is in very good condition with beautiful painted and gilt panels.
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It has its original glass which is also in good condition, with some nice foxing to it as can be seen in the images attached.
Burgett Langfield Decorative Antiques

This overmantle mirror measures,

Height - 130cm

Width - 153cm

Depth - 4cm

Central Width - 131cm

Width of glass - 61cm

Height
130cm (51.18")
Width
153cm (60.24")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Date of Manufacture

Burgett Langfield Decorative Antiques has dated this Aesthetic Movement Overmantel Mirror to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1129095
Burgett Langfield Decorative Antiques
Burgett Langfield Decorative Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2012

Specialising in art deco and art nouveau sculpture, french and english mirrors and french decorative furniture

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Burgett Langfield Decorative Antiques Profile Page

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A 19th-century Aesthetic Movement ebonised overmantel mirror featuring painted floral urn panels, gilded geometric accents, and multiple inset mirror glass sections.
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Archive I A 19th-century Aesthetic Movement ebonised overmantel mirror featuring painted floral urn panels, gilded geometric accents, and multiple inset mirror glass sections.

19th Century Victorian Aesthetic Movement Ebonised, Gilt and Painted Overmantle Mirror

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A 19th-century Aesthetic Movement ebonised overmantel mirror featuring painted floral urn panels, gilded geometric accents, and multiple inset mirror glass sections.
19th Century Victorian Aesthetic Movement Ebonised, Gilt And Painted Overmantle Mirror
Ref: SA1129095
A 19th-century Aesthetic Movement ebonised overmantel mirror featuring painted floral urn panels, gilded geometric accents, and multiple inset mirror glass sections.
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Aesthetic Movement mirror design emerged in the late 19th century, focusing on art for arts sake. Key characteristics include ebonised wood finishes, Anglo-Japanese influences, painted floral or naturalistic panels, gilded geometric patterns, and multi-tiered or asymmetric mirror glass arrangements.

These mirrors were typically constructed from hardwoods such as walnut, oak, or fruitwood that were chemically darkened or painted to imitate ebony. Ornamentation included hand-painted lacquer panels, gilding with gold leaf, and silvered glass mirror inserts.

Authentic pieces display natural age-related oxidisation on the mirror backing, hand-painted details with visible brushwork, and joinery methods consistent with late 19th-century cabinetmaking, such as hand-cut dovetails and slotted screws.

In modern interiors, an ebonised overmantel mirror functions as a graphic focal point when placed above a chimney breast, a minimalist fireplace, or a wide dining room sideboard. The dark frame pairs well with neutral walls, jewel-toned paint schemes, or contemporary brass fixtures.

Clean ebonised wood using a dry microfibre cloth, avoiding harsh solvents or excess water that could lift delicate painted decoration. Gilded areas should be dusted lightly with a soft brush to prevent rubbing off the gold leaf.
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