Name: A Fabulous Large Antique English 19th Century Carved Wood Gilt Ribbed Framed Overmantel Mirror
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1210998
Price: 1495 GBP
Availability: InStock

19th century

For Sale by Cleall Antiques

Description

A Fabulous large Antique English 19th Century carved wood gilt ribbed framed Overmantel Mirror, with original mirror and backboards.

Measurements:

1metre 40 cm high

1 metre 40 cm wide at bottom

6 cm deep

8 cm deep at top

Physical Dimensions

Height

140cm (55.12")

Width

140cm (55.12")

Depth

8cm (3.15")

Declaration

Cleall Antiques has dated this Antique Giltwood Overmantel Mirror to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1210998

Dealers Internal Reference

ref 4688

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 Fabulous large Antique English 19th Century carved wood gilt ribbed framed Overmantel Mirror, with original mirror and backboards.

Measurements:

1metre 40 cm high

1 metre 40 cm wide at bottom

6 cm deep

8 cm deep at top

Physical Dimensions

Height

140cm (55.12")

Width

140cm (55.12")

Depth

8cm (3.15")

Date of Manufacture

Cleall Antiques has dated this Antique Giltwood Overmantel Mirror to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1210998

Dealers Internal Ref

ref 4688

About the Dealer

Cleall Antiques

Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2011

Specialist in antique english & french mirrors.

Dealer Profile

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Cleall Antiques

Telephone 07831 869 955

Location

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

Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/cleall

Verified Since Jun 2011

Items For Sale 189

Items Sold 3,559

Cleall Antiques

Verified Since Jun 2011

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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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A Fabulous large Antique English 19th Century carved wood gilt ribbed framed Overmantel Mirror

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An overmantel mirror is a wide decorative wall mirror designed specifically to sit directly above a fireplace mantelpiece. Popularised in 18th and 19th-century British homes, these mirrors served to reflect candlelight and hearth light, enhancing the light and architectural proportions of formal reception rooms.

Nineteenth-century overmantel frames were typically constructed from carved timber or pine overlayed with gesso moulding. The surface was finished using gold leaf applied through traditional water gilding or oil gilding techniques, surrounding a silvered glass mirror plate.

Authentic period giltwood mirrors show characteristic signs of age, including fine hairline cracking in the gesso surface known as craquelure, natural oxidisation or dark spotting on the mirror glass, hand-joined timber backings, and subtle wear to the gold leaf revealing the underlying red or grey bole clay.

Position the mirror centrally above a living room fireplace, a wide hallway console table, or a dining room sideboard. The warmth of the gilded finish creates a focal point that bridges period architecture with contemporary furnishings.

Maintain a giltwood frame by dusting gently with a soft dry brush or feather duster. Never apply water, liquid glass cleaner, or abrasive chemical polishes directly to the gilt surface, as moisture will dissolve the historic gesso and strip away delicate gold leaf.