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Victorian Gilt Large Arch Top Overmantle Mirror
Lorna Byskou
for sale €1,463     $1,588
£1,250
Lorna Byskou

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Victorian Gilt Large Arch Top Overmantle Mirror

19th century
For Sale by Lorna Byskou
Description

Victorian gilt arch top overmantle. The mirror plate is later and in very good condition. It has a replacement back board.

Height: 124.5 cm

Width at Base: 121 cm

Width of Frame: 113.5 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
124.5cm (49.02")
Width
121cm (47.64")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Declaration

Lorna Byskou has dated this Victorian Gilt Overmantel Mirror to the 1880s.

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SA1129364
Dealers Notes

We have been trading for over thirty five years, specialising in 19th century decorative gilt mirrors and furniture. Items can be viewed, by appointment, at our shop in Brasted, Kent, TN16 1JA. All our deliveries are made using a carrier that specialises in handling antiques and fine art, please contact us for further information.

Description
Victorian gilt arch top overmantle. The mirror plate is later and in very good condition. It has a replacement back board.

Height: 124.5 cm

Width at Base: 121 cm

Width of Frame: 113.5 cm

Height
124.5cm (49.02")
Width
121cm (47.64")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Date of Manufacture

Lorna Byskou has dated this Victorian Gilt Overmantel Mirror to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1129364
Lorna Byskou
Lorna Byskou
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2012

Specialising in 19th century decorative gilt mirrors and furniture.

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Lorna Byskou Profile Page

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A large Victorian giltwood overmantel mirror with a curved arched top and moulded frame.
Victorian Gilt Large Arch Top Overmantle Mirror
Ref: SA1129364
A large Victorian giltwood overmantel mirror with a curved arched top and moulded frame.
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Victorian overmantel mirrors became prominent during the 19th century as fireplace mantels turned into central decorative features of formal reception rooms. Designed to reflect candlelight and gas light, these mirrors featured arched tops and gilded wood frames that matched the architectural proportions of Victorian chimneypieces.

These mirrors were constructed using timber sub-frames overlaid with carved plaster or gesso moulding, which was then decorated with hand-applied gold leaf. The reflective panel traditionally consisted of silvered glass or mercury-backed glass set into the timber backboard.

Authentic pieces feature wooden backboards, natural age-related foxing on the glass plate, and minor wear to the gilding where the red or grey clay bolus base shows through. Weight is also a factor, as solid wood and gesso frames with original plate glass are substantially heavier than modern reproductions.

Place the mirror directly above a fireplace mantelpiece or resting atop a low console table to draw the eye upward and expand visual depth. Combining historical gilded finishes with minimalist modern paint schemes creates a balanced contrast within contemporary living spaces.

Dust the gilded frame gently using a soft, dry camel-hair brush, avoiding water or liquid cleaners which can dissolve gesso and lift gold leaf. Clean the glass panel separately using a lightly damp cloth, ensuring no moisture touches the edge of the frame.
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