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A Fabulous Elegantly Simple Large 19th Century Giltwood Overmantel Mirror
Yeats Country Antiques
for sale €8,132     $8,827
£6,950
Yeats Country Antiques

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A Fabulous Elegantly Simple Large 19th Century Giltwood Overmantel Mirror

19th century
Description

A fabulous and elegantly simple 19th Century giltwood overmantel mirror of grand proportions. The gorgeous original and sparkly mercury mirror glass plate is set within a finely hand carved moulded and fluted giltwood frame surmounted with a stunning curved architectural pediment and features beautiful lozenge and dart moulded panel detail throughout, supported on shaped platform base.

Physical Dimensions
Height
154cm (60.63")
Width
145.5cm (57.28")
Depth
7.5cm (2.95")
Declaration

Yeats Country Antiques has dated this Giltwood Overmantel Mirror to the 19th Century.

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SA1187442
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A3594
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Description
A fabulous and elegantly simple 19th Century giltwood overmantel mirror of grand proportions. The gorgeous original and sparkly mercury mirror glass plate is set within a finely hand carved moulded and fluted giltwood frame surmounted with a stunning curved architectural pediment and features beautiful lozenge and dart moulded panel detail throughout, supported on shaped platform base.
Height
154cm (60.63")
Width
145.5cm (57.28")
Depth
7.5cm (2.95")
Date of Manufacture

Yeats Country Antiques has dated this Giltwood Overmantel Mirror to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1187442
Dealers Internal Ref
A3594
Yeats Country Antiques
Yeats Country Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2025

Fine period furniture, antique gilt mirrors and beautiful furnishings and collectables

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Yeats Country Antiques

Yeats Country Antiques
Telephone 00353 872644494
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The Vinery
Arundel Road
Poling
West Sussex
BN18 9PY
United Kingdom
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Yeats Country Antiques
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Location: The Vinery, Arundel Road, Poling, West Sussex, BN18 9PY, United Kingdom
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A large 19th-century giltwood overmantel mirror featuring an arched top frame adorned with beaded moulding.
A Fabulous Elegantly Simple Large 19th Century Giltwood Overmantel Mirror
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A large 19th-century giltwood overmantel mirror featuring an arched top frame adorned with beaded moulding.
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An overmantel mirror is a specialized wall mirror designed to be mounted above a fireplace mantelpiece. Popular throughout the 19th century, these mirrors feature wood frames layered with gesso and gold leaf gilding, crafted with architectural profiles to complement grand interior proportions.

These mirrors were constructed using pine or lime wood foundations covered in layers of fine plaster known as gesso. Gold leaf was applied using water gilding or oil gilding techniques, housing silvered or mercury-backed glass plates secured by hand-sawn wooden backing boards.

Authentic period examples feature hand-planed wooden backboards, natural wear or oxidisation on the mirror glass, and subtle distress where the red or grey bole beneath the gold leaf shows through. Machine-carved modern reproductions typically lack these layered timber backings and soft gilt patina.

Position the mirror centrally above a chimney breast or fireplace mantel to create a focal point and amplify light. To balance classic gold gilding with contemporary decor, pair it with neutral wall colours, minimalist ceramics, or contemporary lighting.

Dust giltwood frames gently using a soft, dry camel-hair brush or microfibre cloth to avoid lifting delicate gold leaf. Water and harsh chemical solvents must be avoided, as moisture can dissolve underlying water-gilded gesso bases.
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