Name: A Superb Large Antique English 19th Century Carved Wood & Gesso Gilt Overmantle Mirror.
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1167893
Price: 995 GBP
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Cleall Antiques

Sold 10 November 2025 · Cleall Antiques

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Description

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

Measurements:

1 metre 28 cm high

1 metre 22 cm wide at bottom

1 metre 2 cm wide in middle

1 metre 9 cm wide at top

5 cm deep

Date of Manufacture

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

Physical Dimensions

Height

128cm (50.39")

Width

122cm (48.03")

Depth

5cm (1.97")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1167893

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 gilt Overmantle Mirror, with original mirror and backboards.

Measurements:

1 metre 28 cm high

1 metre 22 cm wide at bottom

1 metre 2 cm wide in middle

1 metre 9 cm wide at top

5 cm deep

Date of Manufacture

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

Physical Dimensions

Height

128cm (50.39")

Width

122cm (48.03")

Depth

5cm (1.97")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1167893

About the Dealer

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

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ObjectMirrors
Period19th century
StyleVictorian & Gothic
MaterialWood, Gesso, Gold Leaf, Glass
ColourGold
MotifsDentil moulding, Carved frieze, Scroll feet, Gilded finish
SizeH 128 cm (50 in) x W 122 cm (48 in) x D 5 cm (2 in)

FAQs

An overmantel 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 popularity during the Georgian and Victorian eras, these mirrors were constructed to reflect candlelight and firelight around the room while visually expanding the interior space.

Traditional gilt mirrors are typically crafted from a timber base such as pine or hardwood, which is then coated with gessoa mixture of chalk, gypsum, and binder. The gesso is carved or moulded with relief ornamentation before being layered with thin sheets of gold leaf or finished with gold paint.

Authentic 19th-century mirrors often exhibit period-specific construction markers, including hand-carved details, traditional joinery, heavy timber backing boards, and old mirror glass featuring slight imperfections, foxing, or oxidisation. The application of gesso rather than modern synthetic resins is also a key indicator of age.

An antique overmantel mirror can anchor a contemporary living space by introducing texture, history, and vertical scale. Positioned above a fireplace or mounted on a plain wall, it contrasts sharply with minimalist furnishings, adding a layer of sophisticated architectural interest.

Preservation requires gentle handling to protect fragile gesso and gold leaf surfaces. Dusting should be done softly with a dry, lint-free cloth, avoiding chemical cleaning agents, abrasive materials, or excessive moisture that can damage the antique gilding and backing.