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English Gilt Arched Top Overmantle Mirror
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English Gilt Arched Top Overmantle Mirror

19th century
Sold 13 February 2026 · Fernyhough Antiques Ltd
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A very good English egg and dart arched top overmantle mirror, with original mercury mirror and panelled back, in very good overall condition.

54" high

44.5" wide

2.5" depth

FREE DELIVERY TO UK MAINLAND.

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You are welcome to view this item at our showroom, please phone ahead of visiting. You are welcome to collect at our large warehouse and showrooms in Derbyshire (20 minutes north of Birmingham). We have a large and ever changing selection of genuine good quality antique furniture and accessories of all types.

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Fernyhough Antiques Ltd has dated this Gilt Arched Overmantel Mirror to the 1850s.

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Description
A very good English egg and dart arched top overmantle mirror, with original mercury mirror and panelled back, in very good overall condition.

54" high

44.5" wide

2.5" depth

FREE DELIVERY TO UK MAINLAND.

SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS PLEASE EMAIL FOR QUOTE

You are welcome to view this item at our showroom, please phone ahead of visiting.

“
You are welcome to collect at our large warehouse and showrooms in Derbyshire (20 minutes north of Birmingham).
Fernyhough Antiques Ltd

We have a large and ever changing selection of genuine good quality antique furniture and accessories of all types.

Date of Manufacture

Fernyhough Antiques Ltd has dated this Gilt Arched Overmantel Mirror to the 1850s.

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Seven showrooms of excellent quality antiques and decorative items.

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Fernyhough Antiques Ltd
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The Elms Business Park
Appleby Magna
Derbyshire
DE12 7AP
United Kingdom
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An antique English giltwood overmantel mirror featuring an arched top and beaded frame sits angled against a grey studio wall.
English Gilt Arched Top Overmantle Mirror
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An antique English giltwood overmantel mirror featuring an arched top and beaded frame sits angled against a grey studio wall.
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  • ObjectWall Mirrors
  • Period19th century
  • StyleRegency
  • MaterialGiltwood, Glass, Gesso
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsArched top, Beaded moulding, Gilded finish

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An overmantel mirror is a large wall mirror specifically designed to be hung on the wall directly above a fireplace mantel. Originating in the 17th century and gaining widespread popularity during the Georgian and Victorian eras, these mirrors were constructed to reflect light from windows and fires into the room, enhancing illumination before the advent of electric lighting.

Traditional gilt mirrors are typically constructed using a wooden core, often pine or gesso-coated hardwoods, which is then layered with plaster or gesso to create fine relief detailing. A thin layer of gold leaf or metal leaf is applied by hand to the surface, followed by burnishing to achieve a lustrous, reflective finish.

Authentic period mirrors can be identified by examining the glass plate for imperfections, silvering degradation, or foxing, as well as inspecting the rear construction for hand-cut timber, old screws, or wedges. The gesso work should display natural wear and a warm patina consistent with age, rather than the uniform appearance of modern resin reproductions.

An antique overmantel mirror can serve as a striking focal point in a modern interior by contrasting ornate traditional craftsmanship with minimalist furnishings. Placing the mirror above a contemporary fireplace or leaning it against a plain wall adds verticality, reflects natural light, and introduces a layer of historical texture to the space.

Gilded surfaces are extremely delicate and should be dusted gently using a soft, dry ostrich feather duster or microfiber cloth without applying pressure or liquid cleaners that can strip the gold leaf. The glass plate can be cleaned sparingly with a lint-free cloth and a mild glass cleaner, ensuring no liquid seeps behind the frame or into the edges of the silvering.
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