A Delightful Large Antique Large English 19th C Arched Top

Name: A Delightful Large Antique Large English 19th C Arched Top Gilt Overmantle Mirror.
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1171046
Price: 995 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectOvermantel Mirrors
Period19th century
StyleVictorian
MaterialGiltwood, Glass, Composition
ColourGold
MotifsArched top frame, Moulded spindle detailing, Plinth support base
SizeH 125 cm (49 in) x W 122 cm (48 in) x D 8 cm (3 in)

This Victorian overmantel mirror dates from 1870 and follows an English country house style. The piece is constructed from giltwood, composition, and glass, presenting a warm gold finish across its surfaces. The arched top frame incorporates decorative moulded detailing, complemented by spindle turnings along the upright sturdies and small plinth support feet at the base. Original mirror glass and wooden backboards remain intact within the framework, showing authentic age and historical wear. The overall dimensions measure 125 cm high by 122 cm wide by 8 cm deep, providing a substantial presence for domestic placement. In a contemporary home, this mirror sits suitably above a drawing room mantelpiece or functions as a striking decorative wall piece in a hallway.

FAQs

Victorian overmantel mirrors were designed specifically to sit atop a fireplace mantlepiece, featuring wide bases, arched tops, and decorative plaster or giltwood frames to reflect light and enhance room proportions.

19th-century frames were typically constructed from pine or lime wood, layered with composition moulding (compo), coated in gesso, and finished with thin gold leaf or gilt varnish over hand-blown glass plates.

Authentic period pieces often feature silvering degradation or oxidation on the mirror plate, plaster cracking consistent with wood expansion, wood-plank backing boards, and hand-worked gilding showing subtle wear.

Position the mirror directly above a chimney breast or place it atop a modern sideboard to introduce architectural height, soft reflected light, and classical contrast within contemporary spaces.

Dust gilt frames softly using a dry, soft-bristled brush or feather duster; avoid using water, chemical polish, or liquid cleaners, as these can dissolve water-gilding and damage delicate composition details.

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