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Large 19th Century Victorian English Painted and Parcel - Gilt Overmantle Mirror
Burgett Langfield Decorative Antiques
for sale €2,925     $3,175
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Burgett Langfield Decorative Antiques

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Large 19th Century Victorian English Painted and Parcel - Gilt Overmantle Mirror

19th century
Description

19th century English painted and parcel - gilt overmantle mirror with its original bevelled glass and wood panelled back.

This overmantle mirror is in very good condition with lovely gilding. The original bevelled glass is good with some nice ageing as can be seen in the images attached.

This overmantle mirror measures;

Height - 151cm

Width - 140cm

Depth - 6cm

Width of glass - 105cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
151cm (59.45")
Width
140cm (55.12")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Declaration

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

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SA1183063
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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
19th century English painted and parcel - gilt overmantle mirror with its original bevelled glass and wood panelled back.

This overmantle mirror is in very good condition with lovely gilding. The original bevelled glass is good with some nice ageing as can be seen in the images attached.

This overmantle mirror measures;

Height - 151cm

Width - 140cm

Depth - 6cm

Width of glass - 105cm

Height
151cm (59.45")
Width
140cm (55.12")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Date of Manufacture

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

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SA1183063
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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A large rectangular Victorian overmantel mirror featuring an off-white painted wood frame decorated with parcel-gilt fluted side columns, an upper spindle gallery, and carved corner brackets.
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Archive I A large rectangular Victorian overmantel mirror featuring an off-white painted wood frame decorated with parcel-gilt fluted side columns, an upper spindle gallery, and carved corner brackets.

Large 19th Century Victorian English Painted And Parcel - Gilt Overmantle Mirror

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A large rectangular Victorian overmantel mirror featuring an off-white painted wood frame decorated with parcel-gilt fluted side columns, an upper spindle gallery, and carved corner brackets.
Large 19th Century Victorian English Painted And Parcel - Gilt Overmantle Mirror
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A large rectangular Victorian overmantel mirror featuring an off-white painted wood frame decorated with parcel-gilt fluted side columns, an upper spindle gallery, and carved corner brackets.
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An overmantel mirror is designed specifically to sit atop a fireplace mantelpiece, serving as a focal point in Victorian reception rooms. Parcel-gilding refers to the decorative technique of applying gold leaf to specific highlighted sections of a painted or carved wood frame.

Frame structures were traditionally constructed from timber coated with gesso and finished with paint and gold leaf accents. The mirror plates featured silvered or mercury-backed glass, often bordered by moulded wood or composition details such as spindle galleries and fluted columns.

Authentic 19th-century examples display characteristic construction signs, such as hand-cut wooden backboards, natural foxing on the mirror plate, and layered gesso underlying painted or gilded surfaces. Proportions are typically designed to complement period ceiling heights and hearth dimensions.

Position the mirror above a living room fireplace or a substantial dining room console table to reflect light and add architectural scale. Pairing painted frame finishes with contemporary neutral wall colours balances historical detail with modern interior schemes.

Dust the frame gently with a dry, soft camel-hair brush to avoid disturbing gilding or paint layers. Clean the glass with a lint-free cloth dampened slightly with water, ensuring liquid does not seep behind the frame rebate or contact the gold leaf.
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