Name: A Fabulous Large English Antique 19th Century Carved Wood & Gesso Gilt Ribbed Framed Overmantle Mirror.
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1150421
Price: 1995 GBP
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Cleall Antiques

Sold 21 February 2026 · Cleall Antiques

This “Fabulous Large English Antique 19th Century Carved Wood & Gesso Gilt Ribbed Framed Overmantle Mirror” found a buyer.

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Description

A Fabulous large English Antique 19th Century carved wood & gesso gilt ribbed framed Overmantle Mirror, with original mirror and backboards.

Measurements:

1 metre 64 cm high

1 metre 46 cm wide at bottom & middle

6 cm deep

Date of Manufacture

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

Physical Dimensions

Height

164cm (64.57")

Width

146cm (57.48")

Depth

6cm (2.36")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1150421

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 Fabulous large English Antique 19th Century carved wood & gesso gilt ribbed framed Overmantle Mirror, with original mirror and backboards.

Measurements:

1 metre 64 cm high

1 metre 46 cm wide at bottom & middle

6 cm deep

Date of Manufacture

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

Physical Dimensions

Height

164cm (64.57")

Width

146cm (57.48")

Depth

6cm (2.36")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1150421

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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ObjectWall Mirrors
Period19th century
StyleVictorian & Gothic
MaterialWood, Gesso, Gold Leaf, Glass
ColourGold
MotifsArched top, Ribbed rope-twist moulding, Gilded gesso finish
SizeH 164 cm (65 in) x W 146 cm (57 in) x D 6 cm (2 in)

FAQs

Nineteenth-century overmantel mirrors were specifically proportioned to hang above fireplace mantelpieces, often featuring architectural arched tops, gilded gesso surfaces, and classical motifs designed to reflect light and enhance formal reception rooms.

Authentic period pieces typically feature a carved wooden framework, often pine or softwood, coated in layers of gesso and bole before being hand-gilded with gold leaf. The glass plates were traditionally silvered using mercury or early chemical silvering processes, housed within sturdy lap-jointed frames.

Authenticity is assessed by examining the characteristics of the gilt surface, such as fine crackling in the gesso, signs of hand-carving under magnification, and the presence of hand-blown or cylinder glass showing minor foxing, uneven thickness, and old backing boards secured with handmade or early machine-cut screws.

A large gilded mirror introduces verticality and luminosity, working effectively as a focal point above a modern minimalist fireplace, or hung unfixed against a neutral wall to juxtapose contemporary upholstery with historical craftsmanship.

Preserve gilded gesso surfaces by dusting gently with a soft, dry microfibre cloth, avoiding all liquid cleaners, abrasive chemicals, and direct sunlight, while maintaining stable indoor humidity to prevent the underlying wood and gesso from cracking or shrinking.