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A Very Rare Large Size 19th Century Castle or Country House Overmantel Mirror
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A Very Rare Large Size 19th Century Castle or Country House Overmantel Mirror

19th century
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A very rare 19th Century castle or country house giltwood overmantel mirror of exceptional quality and grand proportions featuring Neoclassical motifs throughout. The shaped mirror glass plate of rectangular form is set within a finely hand carved moulded, pierced and fluted giltwood frame with elegant columnar detail and with alternating rows of flowerheads, scrolls, foliate, beading, egg and dart detail. Surmounted with an exquisitely ornate, pierced centred crest composition comprising of an arrangement of c-scrolls, bellhusks, ruffles and swags of foliate motif detail flanked with trailing acanthus leaves and foliate set against a columnar support, finely hand carved in high relief. The stunning pair of masques to each side are framed within c-scrolls with acanthus and foliate detail surmounted with flaming torches raised above a pair of side columns with beautifully detailed flowerheads, foliate and flaming torches. Supported on a shaped platform base with ebonised detail and a gorgeous pair of intricate compositions of scrolls, foliate, berries and acanthus leaves to the sides.

C To C: 52 in / 132 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
177cm (69.69")
Width
164cm (64.57")
Depth
12.5cm (4.92")
Declaration

Yeats Country Antiques has dated this Gilt Wood Overmantel Mirror to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1140145
Dealers Internal Reference
A3520
Dealers Notes

www.yeatscountryantiques.com

Description
A very rare 19th Century castle or country house giltwood overmantel mirror of exceptional quality and grand proportions featuring Neoclassical motifs throughout. The shaped mirror glass plate of rectangular form is set within a finely hand carved moulded, pierced and fluted giltwood frame with elegant columnar detail and with alternating rows of flowerheads, scrolls, foliate, beading, egg and dart detail. Surmounted with an exquisitely ornate, pierced centred crest composition comprising of an arrangement of c-scrolls, bellhusks, ruffles and swags of foliate motif detail flanked with trailing acanthus leaves and foliate set against a columnar support, finely hand carved in high relief. The stunning pair of masques to each side are framed within c-scrolls with acanthus and foliate detail surmounted with flaming torches raised above a pair of side columns with beautifully detailed flowerheads, foliate and flaming torches.
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Supported on a shaped platform base with ebonised detail and a gorgeous pair of intricate compositions of scrolls, foliate, berries and acanthus leaves to the sides.
Yeats Country Antiques

C To C: 52 in / 132 cm

Height
177cm (69.69")
Width
164cm (64.57")
Depth
12.5cm (4.92")
Date of Manufacture

Yeats Country Antiques has dated this Gilt Wood Overmantel Mirror to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1140145
Dealers Internal Ref
A3520
Yeats Country Antiques
Yeats Country Antiques
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Fine period furniture, antique gilt mirrors and beautiful furnishings and collectables

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Archive I A large 19th-century giltwood overmantel mirror featuring intricate carved cresting, scrolled side columns, and mascaron motifs.

A Very Rare Large Size 19th Century Castle or Country House Overmantel Mirror

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Telephone 00353 872644494
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Arundel Road
Poling
West Sussex
BN18 9PY
United Kingdom
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A large 19th-century giltwood overmantel mirror featuring intricate carved cresting, scrolled side columns, and mascaron motifs.
A Very Rare Large Size 19th Century Castle or Country House Overmantel Mirror
Ref: SA1140145
A large 19th-century giltwood overmantel mirror featuring intricate carved cresting, scrolled side columns, and mascaron motifs.
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  • ObjectOvermantel Mirrors
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian Rococo Revival
  • MaterialGiltwood, Glass, Carved Wood
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsMascaron cresting, Scrolled pediments, Side columns, Acanthus leaf carving
  • SizeH 177 cm (70 in) x W 164 cm (65 in) x D 12.5 cm (5 in)

This 19th-century Victorian Rococo Revival overmantel mirror is formed from giltwood and glass with a bright gold finish. The grand piece is designed for placement above a mantel in a country house or castle setting. The shaped rectangular glass plate sits inside a hand-carved, moulded, pierced, and fluted frame displaying flowerheads, scrolls, foliate, beading, and egg and dart details. The top features a pierced central crest with c-scrolls, bellhusks, ruffles, foliate swags, trailing acanthus leaves, and a horizontal bar. Side columns support mascaron motifs framed in c-scrolls with acanthus and foliate details, alongside flaming torches. The lower section rests on a shaped platform base with ebonised detailing and scroll, foliate, berry, and acanthus leaf compositions. Practical dimensions for this furnishing are 177 cm high, 164 cm wide, and 12.5 cm deep. It functions as a prominent architectural wall mirror in a reception room, drawing room, or living space above a fireplace mantel, reflecting natural light and enhancing the room's proportions.

FAQs

Overmantel mirrors were designed during the 18th and 19th centuries specifically to sit directly above a fireplace mantelpiece. They typically feature wide proportions and decorative cresting to reflect light and anchor the architectural scheme of a reception room.

These frames were constructed using carved wood or moulded composition applied over a timber substrate. Thin sheets of gold leaf were then applied over a clay bole ground using traditional water gilding or oil gilding techniques.

Original period pieces display mercury-amalgamated or early silvered glass with subtle foxing and oxidation. The reverse side usually reveals hand-sawn wood backboards, while the gilded frame shows gentle wear exposing the underlying red or grey clay bole.

Position the mirror above a living room fireplace or a grand console table to establish a central focal point. Combining intricate 19th-century gilding with clean-lined modern furniture creates a balanced, eclectic aesthetic.

Dust the frame gently using a soft dry brush or feather duster, avoiding water or chemical cleaning solutions that can dissolve gold leaf. Clean the mirror glass carefully with a slightly damp microfiber cloth, preventing moisture from entering the frame edge.
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