Name: A Wonderful Large Antique English 19th Century Carved Wood & Gesso Plain Gilt Framed Overmantle Mirror.
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1157301
Price: 995 GBP
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Cleall Antiques

Sold 26 September 2025 · Cleall Antiques

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Description

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

Measurements:

1 metre 18 cm high

1 metre 53 cm wide at bottom

1 metre 50 cm wide in middle

6 cm deep at bottom

5 cm deep in middle

Date of Manufacture

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

Physical Dimensions

Height

118cm (46.46")

Width

153cm (60.24")

Depth

6cm (2.36")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1157301

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

Measurements:

1 metre 18 cm high

1 metre 53 cm wide at bottom

1 metre 50 cm wide in middle

6 cm deep at bottom

5 cm deep in middle

Date of Manufacture

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

Physical Dimensions

Height

118cm (46.46")

Width

153cm (60.24")

Depth

6cm (2.36")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1157301

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, Gold Leaf, Glass
ColourGold
MotifsFluted frame moulding, Gilded finish, Rectangular format
SizeH 118 cm (46 in) x W 153 cm (60 in) x D 6 cm (2 in)

FAQs

Overmantel mirrors gained prominence during the 18th and 19th centuries, designed specifically to hang above fireplace mantelpieces to reflect light and enhance the sense of space in formal rooms.

Traditional construction typically involves a carved pine or hardwood base frame coated in gesso, a plaster-like mixture, which is then smoothed and meticulously covered with gold leaf.

Authentic pieces often feature hand-applied gold leaf over gesso showing natural ageing, old pine secondary woods at the rear, hand-beveled or hand-drawn glass with subtle imperfections, and traditional joinery.

Placing an antique gilt mirror above a contemporary fireplace or minimalist console table creates a striking focal point by contrasting ornate historical craftsmanship with clean, modern lines.

Gilt surfaces are extremely delicate; dust gently with a dry, soft microfibre cloth and avoid all liquid cleaners, abrasive materials, and direct sunlight to prevent damaging the fragile gold leaf.