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Victorian Gilt Arch Top Overmantle Mirror
Lorna Byskou
for sale €1,047     $1,137
£895
Lorna Byskou

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Victorian Gilt Arch Top Overmantle Mirror

19th century
For Sale by Lorna Byskou
Description

Victorian gilt arch top overmantle, supported on white porcelain feet. The mirror plate is in good condition, with some odd spots and some subtle ghosting.

Height: 73 cm

Width at Base: 109 cm

Width of Frame: 96.5 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
73cm (28.74")
Width
109cm (42.91")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Declaration

Lorna Byskou has dated this Victorian Gilt Overmantel Mirror to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1190326
Dealers Notes

We have been trading for over thirty five years, specialising in 19th century decorative gilt mirrors and furniture. Items can be viewed, by appointment, at our shop in Brasted, Kent, TN16 1JA. All our deliveries are made using a carrier that specialises in handling antiques and fine art, please contact us for further information.

Description
Victorian gilt arch top overmantle, supported on white porcelain feet. The mirror plate is in good condition, with some odd spots and some subtle ghosting.

Height: 73 cm

Width at Base: 109 cm

Width of Frame: 96.5 cm

Height
73cm (28.74")
Width
109cm (42.91")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Date of Manufacture

Lorna Byskou has dated this Victorian Gilt Overmantel Mirror to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1190326
Lorna Byskou
Lorna Byskou
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2012

Specialising in 19th century decorative gilt mirrors and furniture.

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Lorna Byskou Profile Page

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A nineteenth-century arched overmantel mirror featuring a gilded frame with a central ornate crest and decorative corner flourishes.
Victorian Gilt Arch Top Overmantle Mirror
Ref: SA1190326
A nineteenth-century arched overmantel mirror featuring a gilded frame with a central ornate crest and decorative corner flourishes.
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An overmantel mirror from the Victorian period is designed specifically to sit above a fireplace hearth, featuring a wide base and an arched or rectangular silhouette. These frames typically feature gilded finishes, moulded gesso detailing, and decorative cresting inspired by Classical and Rococo styles.

Victorian gilt mirror frames were typically constructed from a carved wooden core covered with gesso, a plaster-like compound used to mould intricate decorative details. Gold leaf was then applied over the gesso, over hand-blown or early plate glass mirror panes.

Authentic period giltwood mirrors usually show natural signs of age, such as slight cracking or craquelure in the gesso, wear to the gilding revealing the reddish clay bole beneath, and minor foxing or oxidisation spots on the mirror glass. The back boards are typically constructed from pine paneling with hand-cut fastenings.

Positioning a gilded overmantel mirror above a central fireplace or on a feature wall creates depth and reflects natural ambient light across a room. Paired with modern minimalist decor or classical architecture, the warm metallic finish serves as an accent focal point.

Dust the gilded frame gently using a soft, dry camel-hair brush or microfibre cloth, avoiding liquid cleaners or abrasive chemical polish which can strip original gold leaf. Glass cleaner should be sprayed onto a cloth rather than directly onto the mirror to prevent moisture from seeping into the frame rebate.
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