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Description

A Fine and elegant giltwood overmantel mirror dating from 1880.

Frame water gilded to the highest of standards using 23.5 carat gold leaf.

Original mirror plate with light overall foxing.

Original backing boards and hanging plates.

Sizes 123.5 cm tall. 120 cm max width at base. Width of main frame 102 cm.

Physical Dimensions

Height

123.5cm (48.62")

Width

120cm (47.24")

Declaration

Fine Antique Mirrors has dated this Antique Gilt Overmantle Mirror to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1165435

Description

A Fine and elegant giltwood overmantel mirror dating from 1880.

Frame water gilded to the highest of standards using 23.5 carat gold leaf.

Original mirror plate with light overall foxing.

Original backing boards and hanging plates.

Sizes 123.5 cm tall. 120 cm max width at base. Width of main frame 102 cm.

Physical Dimensions

Height

123.5cm (48.62")

Width

120cm (47.24")

Date of Manufacture

Fine Antique Mirrors has dated this Antique Gilt Overmantle Mirror to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1165435

About the Dealer

Fine Antique Mirrors

Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2022

Specializing in antique 18th/19th century gilt mirrors. Gilding restoration undertaken.

Dealer Profile

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Fine Antique Mirrors

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Location

Bury St Edmunds
Suffolk
United Kingdom

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Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing

ObjectMirrors
Period19th century
StyleVictorian & Gothic
MaterialGilt wood, glass
ColourGold
MotifsArched top, Gilt finish, Scroll feet
SizeH 123.5 cm (49 in) x W 120 cm (47 in)

FAQs

Overmantle mirrors gained immense popularity during the Victorian era, specifically designed to be hung or placed directly above a fireplace mantel to reflect light and enhance the sense of space in a room.

Authentic period pieces typically feature a hand-carved wooden frame finished with genuine gold leaf applied over a layer of gesso, housing a heavy hand-silvered glass plate.

Key indicators of age include foxing or oxidisation within the mirror glass, hand-cut joinery on the wooden backing boards, and the application method of the gilt finish.

Positioning the mirror above a fireplace or a sideboard creates a strong focal point, effectively balancing traditional craftsmanship with contemporary minimalist surroundings.

Dust the gilded frame gently with a dry, soft brush and clean the glass using a lint-free cloth with a minimal amount of neutral cleaner, avoiding any moisture contact with the fragile gilt surface.