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Antique C.1910 Gilt Overmantle Mirror – Fine Quality
Prior and Willis
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Antique C.1910 Gilt Overmantle Mirror – Fine Quality

1900 - 1920
For Sale by Prior and Willis
Description

Antique c.1910 Gilt Overmantle Wall Mirror – Fine Quality

This attractive early 20th-century gilt overmantle wall mirror displays lovely age, colour, and finish. Full of charm and character, this rare decorative find would make a focal point in the right setting. The mirror features a simple, elegant slim gilt frame, which gives it a refined and versatile appearance suitable for both traditional and contemporary interiors.

Features & Craftsmanship

Circa 1910

Gold finish on a wood frame

Simple, slim and elegant design

Structurally sound with no loose joints

Can be hung portrait or landscape

Condition

Good antique condition overall, showing expected signs of age including historic marks, knocks, cracks, repairs, and alterations consistent with period furniture.

Some sympathetic touch-ups where appropriate

Later mirror glass

No woodworm holes

Dimensions

Width: 45 cm

Height: 59 cm

Depth: 2 cm

Mirror area: 39 cm × 53 cm

Additional Information

Stock No.: 5088

Includes a 30-day money-back guarantee

Competitive UK and international door-to-door shipping available

A charming and versatile gilt mirror with elegant proportions and authentic period character.

Physical Dimensions
Height
59cm (23.23")
Width
45cm (17.72")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Declaration

Prior and Willis has dated this Antique Gilt Overmantel Mirror to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1202038
Dealers Internal Reference
5088
Dealers Notes

****call +44 7866 705199, email mark@priorandwillis.co.uk, or visit our website priorandwillisantiques.co.uk****

Description
Antique c.1910 Gilt Overmantle Wall Mirror – Fine Quality
This attractive early 20th-century gilt overmantle wall mirror displays lovely age, colour, and finish.
Prior and Willis

Full of charm and character, this rare decorative find would make a focal point in the right setting. The mirror features a simple, elegant slim gilt frame, which gives it a refined and versatile appearance suitable for both traditional and contemporary interiors.

fig 1. A rectangular Edwardian overmantel mirror featuring a moulded gold-gilded wooden frame enclosing a clear reflective glass plate.
fig 1. Antique C.1910 Gilt Overmantle Mirror – Fine Quality

Features & Craftsmanship

Circa 1910

Gold finish on a wood frame

Simple, slim and elegant design

Structurally sound with no loose joints

Can be hung portrait or landscape

Condition

Good antique condition overall, showing expected signs of age including historic marks, knocks, cracks, repairs, and alterations consistent with period furniture.

fig 2. A rectangular Edwardian overmantel mirror featuring a moulded gold-gilded wooden frame enclosing a clear reflective glass plate.
fig 2. Antique C.1910 Gilt Overmantle Mirror – Fine Quality

Some sympathetic touch-ups where appropriate

Later mirror glass

No woodworm holes

Dimensions

Width: 45 cm

Height: 59 cm

Depth: 2 cm

Mirror area: 39 cm × 53 cm

Additional Information

Stock No.: 5088

Includes a 30-day money-back guarantee

Competitive UK and international door-to-door shipping available

A charming and versatile gilt mirror with elegant proportions and authentic period character.

Height
59cm (23.23")
Width
45cm (17.72")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Date of Manufacture

Prior and Willis has dated this Antique Gilt Overmantel Mirror to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1202038
Dealers Internal Ref
5088
Prior and Willis
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2015
Dealer Profile

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A rectangular Edwardian overmantel mirror featuring a moulded gold-gilded wooden frame enclosing a clear reflective glass plate.
Antique c.1910 Gilt Overmantle Mirror – Fine Quality
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An overmantel mirror, historically referred to as a chimney glass, is a mirror specifically proportioned to hang or sit directly above a fireplace mantelpiece. Emerging in popularity during the 17th century, these mirrors became prominent architectural features in Georgian, Victorian, and Edwardian interiors to reflect light and enhance room dimensions.

Early 20th-century gilt mirrors typically feature wooden frames finished with plaster or gesso moulding, layered with thin gold leaf or metallic bronzing powders. The reflective surfaces were crafted from silvered float glass, replacing the mercury-backed glass used in earlier centuries.

Authentic Edwardian gilt mirrors often display subtle signs of age, such as gentle wear to the gilding that reveals the underlying reddish-brown or grey gesso layer beneath. Inspecting the back for original wood panel backing, hand-cut nails, and natural patination around the frame helps confirm period authenticity.

An antique gilt mirror can be positioned above a minimalist fireplace surround or a clean-lined sideboard to create architectural contrast. Pairing the reflective gilded frame with contemporary artwork or neutral wall tones balances classical detailing with modern aesthetic sensibilities.

Clean giltwood frames using a soft, dry microfibre cloth or camel-hair brush to remove dust, avoiding liquid cleaners or abrasive chemicals that strip gold leaf. Glass cleaner should always be sprayed directly onto a cleaning cloth rather than the mirror plate to prevent liquid from seeping behind the frame profile.
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