Name: A Superb Large Antique 19th Century Carved Wood & Gesso Gilt Overmantel Mirror.
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1199952
Price: 1995 GBP
Availability: InStock

19th century

For Sale by Cleall Antiques

Description

A Superb Large Antique 19th Century carved wood & gesso gilt landscape Overmantel mirror with wonderful original foxed glass and backboards.

Measurements

1 metre 41 cm high

1 metre 60 cm wide

6 cm deep

Physical Dimensions

Height

141cm (55.51")

Width

160cm (62.99")

Depth

6cm (2.36")

Declaration

Cleall Antiques has dated this Gilt Overmantel Wall Mirror to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1199952

Dealers Notes

We are currently offering our customers at Selling Antiques 15% discount for any of our beautiful mirrors over £500 with free delivery within the UK except Ireland and Scotland.

By appointment only.

Please call Damian on 07831 869955 for any enquires.

Description

A Superb Large Antique 19th Century carved wood & gesso gilt landscape Overmantel mirror with wonderful original foxed glass and backboards.

Measurements

1 metre 41 cm high

1 metre 60 cm wide

6 cm deep

Physical Dimensions

Height

141cm (55.51")

Width

160cm (62.99")

Depth

6cm (2.36")

Date of Manufacture

Cleall Antiques has dated this Gilt Overmantel Wall Mirror to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1199952

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Cleall Antiques

Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2011

Specialist in antique english & french mirrors.

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Blakedene
Lyminster Road
Lyminster
Nr Arundel
West Sussex
BN17 7QF
United Kingdom

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Location: Blakedene, Lyminster Road, Lyminster, Nr Arundel, West Sussex, BN17 7QF, United Kingdom

Profile: sellingantiques.co.uk/cleall

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An overmantel mirror is a large decorative wall mirror proportioned specifically to hang or sit directly above a fireplace mantlepiece. Popularised during the 18th and 19th centuries, these mirrors were engineered to reflect candlelight and heat across grand reception rooms.

19th-century gilt frames were typically constructed from a carved wooden pine or lime core, coated with layers of gesso plaster, and finished with delicate gold leaf gilding. The glass panels were mercury-silvered or silver-nitrate coated.

Authentic period pieces feature hand-carved joinery on the wooden reverse, original pine backboards, natural oxidisation or foxing to the glass, and hand-applied gold leaf over red or yellow clay bole rather than uniform modern spray paint.

Position the mirror centrally above a chimney breast, sideboard, or architectural console to establish a visual focal point. Combining classical gilded frames with clean contemporary furnishings creates effective visual texture and light propagation.

Dust the frame gently using a dry, soft-bristled brush or microfiber cloth without applying moisture or liquid solvents, which can dissolve historical gesso. Clean the mirror glass carefully by applying solvent directly to a cloth rather than spraying the frame.