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A Superb Large Antique English 19th Century Carved Wood & Gesso Arched Top Gilt Overmantle Mirror.
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A Superb Large Antique English 19th Century Carved Wood & Gesso Arched Top Gilt Overmantle Mirror.

19th century
Sold 6 July 2025 · Cleall Antiques
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Description

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

Measurements:

1 metre 32 cm high

1 metre 19 cm wide at bottom

1 metre 3 cm wide in middle

4 cm deep

Date of Manufacture

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

Physical Dimensions
Height
132cm (51.97")
Width
119cm (46.85")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Reference Numbers
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SA1151888
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 Superb large Antique English 19th Century carved wood & gesso arched top gilt Overmantle Mirror, with ornate crest above and original mirror and backboards.

Measurements:

1 metre 32 cm high

1 metre 19 cm wide at bottom

1 metre 3 cm wide in middle

4 cm deep

Date of Manufacture

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

Height
132cm (51.97")
Width
119cm (46.85")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1151888
Cleall Antiques
Cleall Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2011

Specialist in antique english & french mirrors.

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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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A large arched-top overmantel mirror featuring an ornate carved gilt wood and gesso frame.
A Superb large Antique English 19th Century carved wood & gesso arched top gilt Overmantle Mirror.
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A large arched-top overmantel mirror featuring an ornate carved gilt wood and gesso frame.
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  • ObjectMirrors
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialWood, Gesso, Gold Leaf, Glass
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsArched top, Crested scrollwork, Gilded finish, Moulded frame
  • SizeH 132 cm (52 in) x W 119 cm (47 in) x D 4 cm (2 in)

An overmantel mirror is a large mirror specifically designed to be hung or placed on the mantelpiece above a fireplace, often featuring proportions that complement the width of the fireplace surround.

These mirrors typically feature a hand-carved wooden base overlaid with gessoa chalk or plaster mixturewhich was then meticulously sculpted and covered in thin sheets of gold leaf.

Authentic pieces often display signs of age such as foxing and oxidisation on the glass plate, hand-cut joinery on the wooden backboards, and minor imperfections in the hand-applied gesso and gilding.

Positioning a grand metallic mirror in a contemporary setting creates a striking focal point, reflecting natural light and adding historic contrast to minimalist or neutral spaces.

Gilded frames require gentle dusting with a soft, dry brush and must be kept away from excessive moisture and direct sunlight to prevent the fragile gold leaf and gesso from flaking.
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