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Antique Large French Napoleon III Ebonised & Gilt Carved Overmantle Wall Mirror
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Antique Large French Napoleon III Ebonised & Gilt Carved Overmantle Wall Mirror

19th century
Sold 22 February 2026 · Knight Fine Antiques and Collectables
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Large 19th Century French Napoleon III Ebonised & Gilt Carved Overmantle Wall Mirror. An impressive example of grandeur, profusely covered in striking gilt detail and carved with ornate crests, berries and dragons.

Dimensions

Height - 153cm

Width - 107cm

Depth - 16cm

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All pieces are restored and checked over by our expert restorer to ensure quality. However, it's essential to acknowledge that antique furniture may still retain characteristic signs of age, including historic marks, imperfections, repairs, and alterations, which only add to the character and story of the piece. We will share pictures of any known imperfections. Any pieces found to have word worm whether old or new will be treated, meaning all pieces are ready to go in your home.

Physical Dimensions
Height
153cm (60.24")
Width
107cm (42.13")
Depth
16cm (6.30")
Declaration

Knight Fine Antiques and Collectables has dated this Napoleon III Overmantel Mirror to the Victorian era.

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SA1185721
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Description
Large 19th Century French Napoleon III Ebonised & Gilt Carved Overmantle Wall Mirror.
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An impressive example of grandeur, profusely covered in striking gilt detail and carved with ornate crests, berries and dragons.
Knight Fine Antiques and Collectables
fig 1. An antique black ebonised overmantel mirror featuring ornate hand-carved gold gilt detailing along the frame and a decorative scrolled crest.
fig 1. Antique Large French Napoleon III Ebonised & Gilt Carved Overmantle Wall Mirror

Dimensions

Height - 153cm

Width - 107cm

Depth - 16cm

Disclaimer:

All pieces are restored and checked over by our expert restorer to ensure quality. However, it's essential to acknowledge that antique furniture may still retain characteristic signs of age, including historic marks, imperfections, repairs, and alterations, which only add to the character and story of the piece. We will share pictures of any known imperfections. Any pieces found to have word worm whether old or new will be treated, meaning all pieces are ready to go in your home.

Height
153cm (60.24")
Width
107cm (42.13")
Depth
16cm (6.30")
Date of Manufacture

Knight Fine Antiques and Collectables has dated this Napoleon III Overmantel Mirror to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1185721
Knight Fine Antiques and Collectables
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Archive I An antique black ebonised overmantel mirror featuring ornate hand-carved gold gilt detailing along the frame and a decorative scrolled crest. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Antique Large French Napoleon III Ebonised & Gilt Carved Overmantle Wall Mirror

Archive II An antique black ebonised overmantel mirror featuring ornate hand-carved gold gilt detailing along the frame and a decorative scrolled crest. View II
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An antique black ebonised overmantel mirror featuring ornate hand-carved gold gilt detailing along the frame and a decorative scrolled crest.
Antique Large French Napoleon III Ebonised & Gilt Carved Overmantle Wall Mirror
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An antique black ebonised overmantel mirror featuring ornate hand-carved gold gilt detailing along the frame and a decorative scrolled crest.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectWall Mirrors
  • Period19th century
  • StyleNapoleon III
  • MaterialWood, Gilt, Glass
  • ColourBlack and Gold
  • MotifsScrollwork, Floral and foliate carved cresting, Gilt frieze decoration, Architectural arched top
  • SizeH 153 cm (60 in) x W 107 cm (42 in) x D 16 cm (6 in)

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The Napoleon III style, also known as Second Empire, flourished in France during the mid-to-late 19th century and is characterised by an eclectic revival of historic motifs, notably drawing inspiration from Louis XIV, Louis XV, and Louis XVI designs combined with opulent ornamentation.

Authentic pieces from this era typically feature a wooden base treated with an ebonised finish to mimic ebony, complemented by hand-applied water gilding or oil gilding in gold leaf, along with deeply carved crestings and hand-silvered glass plates.

Authenticity is generally identified by examining the construction methods, such as traditional joinery, the presence of old hand-bevelled or mercury silvered glass with minor oxidisation spots, hand-carved wooden embellishments rather than modern moulded resin, and age-appropriate wear to the ebonised and gilt finishes.

Such a statement piece works effectively when contrasted against minimalist contemporary walls to highlight its architectural details, or placed above a fireplace mantel to draw the eye upward and enhance the sense of light and space in a room.

Care involves dusting gently with a dry, soft microfibre cloth, avoiding any liquid cleaners, ammonia, or chemical polishes that can permanently strip the delicate gilt leaf or damage the historic ebonised surface.
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