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Large French Overmantle Mirror

1900 - 1920
Sold 6 July 2025 · Fernyhough Antiques Ltd
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Description

Oustanding French wall mirror,or chimney breast piece, triple plate mirror with gilt swags under a full width oil on canvas, in very good overall condition.

57" high

48.5" across the botton

49" across top

2" depth

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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 French Overmantel Mirror to the 1900s.

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SA1139367
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Description
Oustanding French wall mirror,or chimney breast piece, triple plate mirror with gilt swags under a full width oil on canvas, in very good overall condition.

57" high

48.5" across the botton

49" across top

fig 1. A large rectangular French overmantel mirror featuring a painted pastoral landscape scene in the upper panel and a tripartite lower mirror plate set within a cream and gilt wooden frame.
fig 1. Large French Overmantle Mirror

2" depth

FREE DELIVERY TO UK MAINLAND

SCOTISH 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 French Overmantel Mirror to the 1900s.

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Fernyhough Antiques Ltd
Fernyhough Antiques Ltd
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Seven showrooms of excellent quality antiques and decorative items.

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Archive I A large rectangular French overmantel mirror featuring a painted pastoral landscape scene in the upper panel and a tripartite lower mirror plate set within a cream and gilt wooden frame. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

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Fernyhough Antiques Ltd

Fernyhough Antiques Ltd
Telephone 07968 45 00 46
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Unit 5
The Elms Business Park
Appleby Magna
Derbyshire
DE12 7AP
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/fernyhough
Verified Since Jan 2011
Items For Sale 565
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A large rectangular French overmantel mirror featuring a painted pastoral landscape scene in the upper panel and a tripartite lower mirror plate set within a cream and gilt wooden frame.
Large French Overmantle Mirror
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A large rectangular French overmantel mirror featuring a painted pastoral landscape scene in the upper panel and a tripartite lower mirror plate set within a cream and gilt wooden frame.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectWall Mirrors
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleFrench Country
  • MaterialPine, Gilt, Canvas, Glass
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsGiltwood swags, Pastoral oil painting, Carved floral crest, Tripartite mirror glass

FAQs

A trumeau mirror is a decorative wall mirror featuring an integrated panel above the glass, often decorated with an oil painting or carved wood relief. Originating in 18th-century France, they were designed to fit into the architectural space between windows or above a fireplace mantel.

Authentic pieces are typically constructed from carved pine or fruitwood, featuring hand-applied gesso and leaf gilding or painted finishes. The upper panel often contains an original oil painting on canvas or wood, paired with hand-silvered glass plates.

Authenticity is determined by examining the construction techniques, the presence of hand-beveled mercury glass or early float glass with foxing, and the natural oxidisation of the gesso and gilt layers. Hand-carved wooden joints and period-appropriate stretcher frames also indicate age.

This item functions as a focal point when mounted above a fireplace mantel or console table, reflecting natural light and adding vertical scale to a room. It pairs well with both traditional antique furnishings and minimalist contemporary decor to create textural contrast.

Maintain the item by keeping it out of direct sunlight to protect the painted panel and gilt surfaces. Clean the glass sparingly with a dry microfiber cloth, avoiding harsh chemical cleaners that can damage the antique silvering or surrounding wooden frame.
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