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Large 19th Century Victorian Walnut Inlaid Overmantle Mirror
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Large 19th Century Victorian Walnut Inlaid Overmantle Mirror

19th century
Description

19th century Victorian English walnut inlaid overmantle mirrror with its original bevelled glass and wood panelled back.

This English walnut overmantle mirror is in good condition with lovely fruitwood inlay. The original glass is also in good condition with some nice foxing to the glass as can be seen in the images attached.

This overmantle mirror measures,

Height - 84cm

Width - 115cm

Depth - 8cm

Central Width - 101cm

Width of glass - 90cm

Date of Manufacture

Burgett Langfield Decorative Antiques has dated this Victorian Walnut Overmantel Mirror to the 1880s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
84cm (33.07")
Width
115cm (45.28")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
Reference Numbers
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SA1129528
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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.

We pride ourselves on offering an excellent customer service and use a specialist transport company for all our deliveries to ensure an efficient and safe delivery of all purchases. If you need any help or advice on any of our items please feel free to contact us by telephone or email.

Description
19th century Victorian English walnut inlaid overmantle mirrror with its original bevelled glass and wood panelled back.

This English walnut overmantle mirror is in good condition with lovely fruitwood inlay.

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The original glass is also in good condition with some nice foxing to the glass as can be seen in the images attached.
Burgett Langfield Decorative Antiques

This overmantle mirror measures,

Height - 84cm

Width - 115cm

Depth - 8cm

Central Width - 101cm

Width of glass - 90cm

Date of Manufacture

Burgett Langfield Decorative Antiques has dated this Victorian Walnut Overmantel Mirror to the 1880s.

Height
84cm (33.07")
Width
115cm (45.28")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1129528
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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A nineteenth-century Victorian walnut overmantel mirror featuring a detailed scrollwork marquetry frieze and a wide shaped mirror glass plate.
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Archive I A nineteenth-century Victorian walnut overmantel mirror featuring a detailed scrollwork marquetry frieze and a wide shaped mirror glass plate.

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A nineteenth-century Victorian walnut overmantel mirror featuring a detailed scrollwork marquetry frieze and a wide shaped mirror glass plate.
Large 19th Century Victorian Walnut Inlaid Overmantle Mirror
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A nineteenth-century Victorian walnut overmantel mirror featuring a detailed scrollwork marquetry frieze and a wide shaped mirror glass plate.
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  • ObjectOvermantel Mirrors
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialWalnut, Glass, Wood Inlay
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsMarquetry frieze, Arched mirror plate, Boxwood stringing, Dentil moulding
  • SizeH 84 cm (33 in) x W 115 cm (45 in) x D 8 cm (3 in)

This nineteenth-century Victorian overmantle mirror adopts a classic English country house style in warm brown walnut with fruitwood marquetry. The architectural frame holds a wide, shaped mirror plate beneath a dentil moulding and an elaborate scrolling frieze highlighted by boxwood stringing. Delicate floral inlay spans the upper wooden panel, while the glass retains its original bevelled edge and exhibits charming foxing accumulated over the decades. Measuring 84 cm high, 115 cm wide, and 8 cm deep, the timber construction displays a rich grain and polished surface. Positioned traditionally above the mantel in a reception room or study, this piece brings period character to a modern interior. The substantial rectangular timber base supports mounting hardware visible at the top, allowing secure installation against a chimney breast. Natural reflections from the bevelled plate enlarge the feel of surrounding spaces, complementing traditional or eclectic mantel displays. The harmonious combination of fruitwood decoration and classic Victorian proportions anchors decorative schemes with historic authenticity.

FAQs

An overmantel mirror is a wide wall-mounted mirror specifically designed to sit directly above a fireplace mantelpiece. Popular throughout the nineteenth century, these mirrors were crafted to fill the architectural space above the hearth and reflect ambient room lighting.

Victorian craftsmen primarily utilised solid hardwoods and veneers such as walnut, mahogany, and rosewood. Decorative elements often incorporated boxwood or satinwood stringing, marquetry inlays, carved moulding, and silvered mercury glass plates.

Authentic pieces generally exhibit hand-cut joinery, original wood backing panels, light natural oxidisation to the timber, and minor foxing on the glass plate. The underside and back typically show dark aged patina rather than fresh machine-planed wood.

Mount the mirror above a contemporary or traditional mantelpiece to create a focal point. Contrast the dark, detailed timber frame with modern wall paint, clean architectural moulding, or neutral upholstery.

Dust timber surfaces regularly with a soft dry cloth and apply a high-grade beeswax polish annually along the grain. Clean the mirror glass by spraying cleaner directly onto a microfibre cloth rather than the glass to prevent moisture from seeping behind the frame moulding.
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