Name: A Superb Large Antique English 19th Century Carved Wood & Gesso Arched Top Gilt Overmantle Mirror.
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1172541
Price: 1295 GBP
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Cleall Antiques

Sold 30 November 2025 · Cleall Antiques

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Description

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

Measurements:

1 metre 29 cm high

1 metre 29 cm wide at bottom

1metre 9 cm wide in middle

5 cm deep

Date of Manufacture

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

Physical Dimensions

Height

129cm (50.79")

Width

129cm (50.79")

Depth

5cm (1.97")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1172541

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 arched top Git Overmantle Mirror with original mirror and backboards.

Measurements:

1 metre 29 cm high

1 metre 29 cm wide at bottom

1metre 9 cm wide in middle

5 cm deep

Date of Manufacture

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

Physical Dimensions

Height

129cm (50.79")

Width

129cm (50.79")

Depth

5cm (1.97")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1172541

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
MotifsArched top, Scroll feet, Gilded finish, Crested moulding
SizeH 129 cm (51 in) x W 129 cm (51 in) x D 5 cm (2 in)

FAQs

Overmantel mirrors gained widespread popularity in nineteenth-century British drawing rooms and formal spaces, designed specifically to be hung above a fireplace mantel to reflect candlelight and natural daylight into the room.

Authentic period pieces typically feature a hand-carved wooden or composition base layered with gesso, which is then meticulously gilded with gold leaf, holding a hand-silvered glass plate within a heavy structural frame.

Authenticity is determined by examining the backboards, traditional joinery, handmade fixings, and the characteristics of the glass plate, which often exhibits minor foxing, slight distortions, and oxidisation consistent with age.

Placing a large gilded mirror above a contemporary or traditional fireplace creates an instant focal point, adding verticality, depth, and a touch of classic contrast to minimalist or eclectic design schemes.

Gilded surfaces are fragile and should be dusted gently with a soft dry cloth, avoiding all water, liquid cleaning agents, and harsh chemicals to prevent lifting or wearing away the delicate gold leaf layer.