Name: A Wonderful Good Size Antique English 19th Century Carved Wood & Gesso Arched Top Gilt Overmantle Mirror.
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1144040
Price: 795 GBP
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Cleall Antiques

Sold 28 July 2025 · Cleall Antiques

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Description

A Wonderful good size Antique English 19th Century carved wood & gesso arched top gilt Overmantle Mirror, with original mirror & backboards.

Measurements:

1 metre 17 cm high

94 cm wide

4 cm deep

Date of Manufacture

Cleall Antiques has dated this Gilt Overmantle Mirror to the 1870s.

Physical Dimensions

Height

117cm (46.06")

Width

94cm (37.01")

Depth

4cm (1.57")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1144040

Dealers Notes

We are offering Pay day offer 15% off one mirror and 20% off the second mirror for a limited time only including Free Delivery within the UK for mirrors over £500.

By appointment only.

Please call Damian on 07831 869955 for any enquires.

Description

A Wonderful good size Antique English 19th Century carved wood & gesso arched top gilt Overmantle Mirror, with original mirror & backboards.

Measurements:

1 metre 17 cm high

94 cm wide

4 cm deep

Date of Manufacture

Cleall Antiques has dated this Gilt Overmantle Mirror to the 1870s.

Physical Dimensions

Height

117cm (46.06")

Width

94cm (37.01")

Depth

4cm (1.57")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1144040

About the Dealer

Cleall Antiques

Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2011

Specialist in antique english & french mirrors.

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Cleall Antiques Profile Page

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Cleall Antiques

Telephone 07831 869 955

Location

Blakedene
Lyminster Road
Lyminster
Nr Arundel
West Sussex
BN17 7QF
United Kingdom

Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/cleall

Verified Since Jun 2011

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ObjectMirrors
Period19th century
StyleVictorian & Gothic
MaterialWood, Gesso, Glass
ColourGold
MotifsArched top, Moulded frame, Gilded finish, Sweeping proportions
SizeH 117 cm (46 in) x W 94 cm (37 in) x D 4 cm (2 in)

FAQs

Overmantle mirrors were traditionally designed to hang directly above a fireplace mantelpiece, serving both to reflect firelight into the room and to fill the expansive wall space left empty by low-burning hearths during warmer months.

Authentic period pieces typically feature a hand-carved wooden base overlaid with gessoa mixture of plaster and binderinto which decorative mouldings were applied before being finished with gold leaf or gilt paint.

Authentication involves examining the mirror plate for foxing, oxidisation, and hand-bevelling inconsistencies, alongside inspecting the pine or hardwood backing boards and the old-world hand-applied gesso layer for signs of age.

Placing a large gilt mirror above a fireplace or leaning it casually against a living room wall creates an effective focal point that juxtaposes historical craftsmanship with minimalist modern furnishings.

Gilt surfaces are extremely delicate and should be dusted gently with a soft, dry feather duster or microfibre cloth, avoiding any chemical cleaners, water, or abrasive materials that can strip the gold leaf or gesso.