Name: A Delightful Large Antique English 19th Century Carved Wood & Gesso Arched Top Gilt Overmantle Mirror.
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1144043
Price: 995 GBP
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Cleall Antiques

Sold 16 September 2025 · Cleall Antiques

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Description

A Delightful large Antique English 19th Century carved wood & gesso arched top gilt Overmantle Mirror, with original mirror and backboards.

Measurements:

1 metre 34 cm high

1 metre 18 cm wide at bottom

1 metre 14 cm wide in middle

5 cm deep in middle

8 cm deep at bottom

Date of Manufacture

Cleall Antiques has dated this Gilt Overmantel Mirror to the 1860s.

Physical Dimensions

Height

134cm (52.76")

Width

118cm (46.46")

Depth

8cm (3.15")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1144043

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 Delightful large Antique English 19th Century carved wood & gesso arched top gilt Overmantle Mirror, with original mirror and backboards.

Measurements:

1 metre 34 cm high

1 metre 18 cm wide at bottom

1 metre 14 cm wide in middle

5 cm deep in middle

8 cm deep at bottom

Date of Manufacture

Cleall Antiques has dated this Gilt Overmantel Mirror to the 1860s.

Physical Dimensions

Height

134cm (52.76")

Width

118cm (46.46")

Depth

8cm (3.15")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1144043

About the Dealer

Cleall Antiques

Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2011

Specialist in antique english & french mirrors.

Dealer Profile

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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

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ObjectMirrors
Period19th century
StyleVictorian & Gothic
MaterialWood, Gesso, Glass
ColourGold
MotifsArched top, Gilded finish, Stepped base blocks, Moulded frame
SizeH 134 cm (53 in) x W 118 cm (46 in) x D 8 cm (3 in)

FAQs

Overmantel mirrors gained prominence during the 18th and 19th centuries, specifically designed to be hung above fireplace mantels to reflect candlelight and amplify natural daylight within formal reception rooms.

Authentic period mirrors typically feature a hand-carved wooden or composition gesso frame built over a pine substrate, finished with genuine gold leaf applied over a bole layer, accompanied by original silvered float or cylinder glass.

Authenticity is indicated by foxing, oxidisation, and minor imperfections within the glass plate, alongside traditional backboards secured with old headless screws or nails, and genuine craquelure in the gesso surface.

Such pieces function effectively as focal points when mounted directly above a fireplace or positioned freestanding against a living room wall to introduce architectural depth, contrast, and reflective light into contemporary spaces.

Gilded surfaces should be cleaned exclusively with a soft, dry ostrich feather duster or microfibre cloth, avoiding all liquid cleaners, abrasive chemicals, and direct sunlight to prevent degradation of the fragile metallic leaf.