Name: A Delightful Large Antique English 19th Century Carved Wood Ornate Framed Overmantle Mirror.
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1157291
Price: 1295 GBP
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Cleall Antiques

Sold 30 July 2026 · Cleall Antiques

This “Delightful Large Antique English 19th Century Carved Wood Ornate Framed Overmantle Mirror” found a buyer.

It was listed by Cleall Antiques. Sold pieces stay on Sellingantiques as a record of what has passed through, and the next one is rarely far away.

Find more for sale

Antique English Mirror Heavy Carved Mirror Large Overmantle Mirror Ask the dealer for something similar

Description

A Delightful large Antique English 19th Century carved wood ornate framed Overmantle Mirror, with original mirror and backboards.

Measurements:

1 metre 26 cm high

1 metre 47 cm wide at bottom

1 metre 42 cm wide in middle

6 cm deep at bottom

3 cm deep in middle

Date of Manufacture

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

Physical Dimensions

Height

126cm (49.61")

Width

147cm (57.87")

Depth

6cm (2.36")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1157291

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 ornate framed Overmantle Mirror, with original mirror and backboards.

Measurements:

1 metre 26 cm high

1 metre 47 cm wide at bottom

1 metre 42 cm wide in middle

6 cm deep at bottom

3 cm deep in middle

Date of Manufacture

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

Physical Dimensions

Height

126cm (49.61")

Width

147cm (57.87")

Depth

6cm (2.36")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1157291

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

PDF

SAVE

A large rectangular antique overmantle mirror featuring a heavily carved and gilt wooden frame with ornate floral and scroll motifs.

1 / 6

Archive I

A Delightful Large Antique English 19th Century Carved Wood Ornate Framed Overmantle Mirror.

Archive II

A large rectangular antique overmantle mirror featuring a heavily carved and gilt wooden frame with ornate floral and scroll motifs. View II

Archive III

A large rectangular antique overmantle mirror featuring a heavily carved and gilt wooden frame with ornate floral and scroll motifs. View III

Archive IV

A large rectangular antique overmantle mirror featuring a heavily carved and gilt wooden frame with ornate floral and scroll motifs. View IV

Archive V

A large rectangular antique overmantle mirror featuring a heavily carved and gilt wooden frame with ornate floral and scroll motifs. View V

Archive VI

A large rectangular antique overmantle mirror featuring a heavily carved and gilt wooden frame with ornate floral and scroll motifs. View VI

FURTHER BROWSING

Visitors also looked at these ⇣

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

1860

Antique Large C1920 Quality Giltwood Florentine Overmantle Wall Mirror – Gilt Statement Piece

1920

Antique Large 19th Century Quality Regency Gilt Pier Overmantle Wall Mirror – Gilt Statement Piece

19th Century

Antique English Victorian Gilt Wall Mirror Overmantle / Hallway Mirror (Circa 1850)

1850

Antique Large 19th Century Gilt Overmantle Wall Mirror – Quality

19th Century

Large 19th Century Fine Quality Antique Overmantle Wall Mirror – Gilt Statement Piece

19th Century

Large Antique Gilt Overmantle Wall Mirror C1870

1870

Antique 19th Century Gilt Overmantle Mirror – Fine Quality

19th Century

Victorian Gilt Triple Plate Overmantle Mirror

1880

Antique 19th Century Gilt Overmantle Wall Mirror – Fine Quality

19th Century

Antique 19th Century Gilt Overmantle Mirror – Fine Quality

19th Century

Victorian Large Gilt Wood Overmantle Mirror

1870

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

Items For Sale 195

Items Sold 3,577

Email Cleall Antiques

A Delightful large Antique English 19th Century carved wood ornate framed Overmantle Mirror.

Ref: SA1157291

Your Name

Phone (optional)

Email Address

Message

Strictly Vetted Dealers

Secure Transit

Cataloguer’s Note

Sustainable Choice

Frequently Asked Questions

Strictly Vetted Dealers

Every single antique dealer on our platform is individually approved by our internal team. We verify their professional trade history, ethical standards, and photographic quality to ensure a secure, high-standard buying environment. Upon joining, every dealer agrees to a strict 9-point code of conduct. While issues can occasionally arise, our dealers typically resolve them swiftly and directly with the buyer. In fact, since our founding in 2002, Sellingantiques has only had to step in to help resolve an issue on roughly five occasions—a true testament to the quality of our dealers and their dedication to your happiness.

Secure Transit

Our dealers are highly experienced in packing and shipping fragile, high-value antiques. Because you are in direct contact with the dealer, you will be able to easily go through all available shipping and insurance options together to ensure your item arrives safely.

The Sustainable Choice

Antiques are the ultimate green purchase. By choosing historical pieces over newly manufactured goods, you completely eliminate the carbon footprint of modern mass production while preserving exceptional, timeless craftsmanship.

Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing

ObjectWall Mirrors
Period19th century
StyleVictorian & Gothic
MaterialWood, Gesso, Glass
ColourGold
MotifsFloral carvings, Scrollwork, Gilt finish, Central cartouche
SizeH 126 cm (50 in) x W 147 cm (58 in) x D 6 cm (2 in)

FAQs

An overmantle mirror is a large wall mirror specifically designed to be hung or placed on the mantelpiece above a fireplace. Originating in the 17th century and gaining immense popularity during the Georgian and Victorian eras, these mirrors were constructed to reflect light from fires and candles around the room while serving as a grand decorative centrepiece.

Traditional overmantle mirrors typically feature a hand-carved wooden frame made from pine, gesso, or softwood, which is then gilded with gold leaf or painted. The glass plates from the 19th century and earlier were hand-silvered, often displaying characteristic foxing, minor imperfections, and slight distortions due to historical manufacturing processes.

Authentic pieces are identified by inspecting the construction of the frame, joinery, and the backboards, which should show appropriate age-related wear, hand-cut nails, or old screws. The mirror plate itself should exhibit signs of age such as oxidation, subtle warping, or foxing, and the gilding should display a natural craquelure and patina rather than uniform modern finishes.

An antique overmantle mirror can be mounted traditionally above a fireplace mantel to add scale and bounce light into the room, or leaned casually against a living room wall for an eclectic, relaxed aesthetic. Pairing it with minimalist contemporary furniture creates a striking contrast that highlights its ornate craftsmanship.

Preserve gilt wood frames by dusting gently with a soft, dry brush and avoiding all liquid cleaners or chemical polishes which can strip the delicate gold leaf. The mirror glass can be cleaned sparingly using a lint-free microfibre cloth and a neutral glass cleaner, taking care not to let moisture seep behind the frame edges.