Name: A Delightful Antique English 19th Century Carved Wood & Gesso Arched Top Gilt Overmantle
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1148185
Price: 795 GBP
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Cleall Antiques

Sold 4 July 2025 · Cleall Antiques

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Description

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

Measurements:

1 metre 15 cm high

1metre 17 cm wide at bottom widest point

1 metre 16 cm wide in middle

4 cm deep

Date of Manufacture

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

Physical Dimensions

Height

115cm (45.28")

Width

117cm (46.06")

Depth

4cm (1.57")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1148185

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

Measurements:

1 metre 15 cm high

1metre 17 cm wide at bottom widest point

1 metre 16 cm wide in middle

4 cm deep

Date of Manufacture

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

Physical Dimensions

Height

115cm (45.28")

Width

117cm (46.06")

Depth

4cm (1.57")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1148185

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

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ObjectMirrors
Period19th century
StyleVictorian
MaterialWood, Gesso, Glass
ColourGold
MotifsArched top, Gilded finish, Moulded frame
SizeH 115 cm (45 in) x W 117 cm (46 in) x D 4 cm (2 in)

FAQs

Nineteenth-century overmantel mirrors were specifically designed to be hung or placed on the mantelpiece above a fireplace, often featuring architectural proportions and gilded wood frames that reflected candlelight to brighten Victorian and Regency rooms.

These frames were typically crafted from carved timber, such as pine or hardwood, coated with layers of gessoa mixture of chalk and binderwhich was hand-carved, moulded with ornamental details, and finished with gold leaf or liquid gold paint.

Authentic pieces often exhibit signs of age such as foxing and minor imperfections in the silvering of the old glass plate, hand-cut joinery at the frame corners, and historical backing boards secured with old slotted iron screws.

Pairing a gilded antique mirror with minimalist modern furniture creates a striking focal point, utilizing its reflective surface to amplify natural light and add a layer of historical contrast to clean lines and neutral colour palettes.

Gilt surfaces are extremely fragile and should be dusted gently with a dry, soft-bristled brush or microfiber cloth, strictly avoiding chemical cleaners, abrasive cloths, or excessive moisture which can damage the delicate gesso and gold leaf.