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19th Century Victorian English Ebonised and Gilt Overmantle Mirror
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19th Century Victorian English Ebonised and Gilt Overmantle Mirror

19th century
Sold 18 July 2026 · Burgett Langfield Decorative Antiques
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Description

A 19th century Victorian ebonised and gilt overmantle mirror with its original glass and wood back.

This lovely overmantle mirror is in very good condition with painted gilded flower decoration.

The original glass is also in good condition with some nice foxing as can be seen in the glass.

This mirror measures:

Height - 67cm

Width - 104cm

Depth - 4cm

Width of glass - 84cm

Date of Manufacture

Burgett Langfield Decorative Antiques has dated this Victorian Ebonised Overmantel Mirror to the 1880s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
67cm (26.38")
Width
104cm (40.94")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1182958
Dealers Notes

We are based in North Dorset, England and have been trading in antiques and decorative art for over 30 years. We exhibit at all the major antique and decorative fairs across the UK , specialising in 19th and 20th Century European sculpture, including the Art Nouveau and Art Deco period, English and French mirrors , decorative French furniture and lighting.

We pride ourselves on offering an excellent customer service and use a specialist transport company for all our deliveries to ensure an efficient and safe delivery of all purchases. If you need any help or advice on any of our items please feel free to contact us by telephone or email.

Description
A 19th century Victorian ebonised and gilt overmantle mirror with its original glass and wood back.

This lovely overmantle mirror is in very good condition with painted gilded flower decoration.

The original glass is also in good condition with some nice foxing as can be seen in the glass.

This mirror measures:

Height - 67cm

Width - 104cm

Depth - 4cm

Width of glass - 84cm

Date of Manufacture

Burgett Langfield Decorative Antiques has dated this Victorian Ebonised Overmantel Mirror to the 1880s.

Height
67cm (26.38")
Width
104cm (40.94")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1182958
Burgett Langfield Decorative Antiques
Burgett Langfield Decorative Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2012

Specialising in art deco and art nouveau sculpture, french and english mirrors and french decorative furniture

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Burgett Langfield Decorative Antiques Profile Page

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An arched Victorian ebonised wooden overmantel mirror featuring detailed gold leaf floral ornamentation along the frame. SOLD18 JUL 26
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Archive I An arched Victorian ebonised wooden overmantel mirror featuring detailed gold leaf floral ornamentation along the frame. SOLD18 JUL 26

19th Century Victorian English Ebonised and Gilt Overmantle Mirror

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Burgett Langfield Decorative Antiques

Burgett Langfield Decorative Antiques
Telephone 07770 752 762
Location
Dorset
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/burgettlangfield
Verified Since Nov 2012
Items For Sale 100
Items Sold 825
Burgett Langfield Decorative Antiques
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An arched Victorian ebonised wooden overmantel mirror featuring detailed gold leaf floral ornamentation along the frame.
19th Century Victorian English Ebonised And Gilt Overmantle Mirror
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An arched Victorian ebonised wooden overmantel mirror featuring detailed gold leaf floral ornamentation along the frame.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectOvermantel Mirror
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialWood, Glass, Gilt
  • ColourBlack and Gold
  • MotifsArched top, Ebonised finish, Gilt floral detailing, Rectangular base
  • SizeH 67 cm (26 in) x W 104 cm (41 in) x D 4 cm (2 in)

FAQs

Victorian overmantel mirrors were designed to sit directly above fireplace mantelpieces, typically featuring ebonised wood finishes combined with hand-applied gold leaf or gilt ornamentation to reflect light in gas-lit rooms.

These pieces were typically constructed from pine, beech, or hardwood substrates finished with an ebonised lacquer or paint, featuring original silvered plate glass and delicate composition or hand-painted gilt detailing.

Authentic period pieces often display heavy plate glass with slight oxidisation, hand-beveled edges, original pine backboards secured with handmade screws, and wear consistent with age on the ebonised and gilded surfaces.

Positioning an antique overmantel mirror above a fireplace or anchoring it on a large wall creates a dramatic focal point that bridges traditional craftsmanship with modern minimalist or eclectic design schemes.

Clean the glass carefully using a microfiber cloth and a mild, ammonia-free glass cleaner sprayed onto the cloth rather than the mirror, and avoid exposing the ebonised finish or fragile gilt work to direct sunlight or moisture.
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