Name: An Exceptional Large Antique English 19th Century Arched Top Gilt Overmantel Mirror.
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1211250
Price: 1450 GBP
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Cleall Antiques

Sold 18 May 2026 · Cleall Antiques

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Description

An Exceptional large Antique English 19th Century carved wood and gesso arched top gilt Overmantel Mirror, with original glass and backboards.

Measurements:

1 metre 32 cm high

1 metre 32 cm wide at bottom

1 metre 12 cm wide in middle

6 cm deep at bottom

5 cm deep in middle

Declaration

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

Reference Numbers

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SA1211250

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

An Exceptional large Antique English 19th Century carved wood and gesso arched top gilt Overmantel Mirror, with original glass and backboards.

Measurements:

1 metre 32 cm high

1 metre 32 cm wide at bottom

1 metre 12 cm wide in middle

6 cm deep at bottom

5 cm deep in middle

Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1211250

About the Dealer

Cleall Antiques

Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2011

Specialist in antique english & french mirrors.

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Cleall Antiques

Telephone 07831 869 955

Location

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

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Items Sold 3,570

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Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing

ObjectWall Mirrors
Period19th century
StyleVictorian & Gothic
MaterialGiltwood, Gesso, Glass
ColourGold
MotifsArched top, Scroll foot mounts, Gilt finish

FAQs

Nineteenth-century overmantel mirrors were specifically designed to be hung or placed on the mantelpiece above a fireplace, often featuring grand proportions, arched or rectangular formats, and ornate gilt frames intended to reflect light and enhance the formal rooms of the period.

These frames typically consist of a carved wooden or composition core finished with layers of gesso and gold leaf or gilt paint, often incorporating applied ornamentation at the base supports or corners.

Authentic pieces exhibit period construction methods such as hand-cut mirrored glass with subtle oxidisation or foxing, timber backboards held with hand- forged or early slotted screws, and craquelure or wear consistent with age within the gesso and gilding.

Positioning the mirror above a contemporary or period fireplace anchors the room vertically, while leaning it casually against a wall introduces a relaxed juxtaposition to minimalist furniture and clean architectural lines.

Dust the frame gently with a dry, soft-bristled brush to avoid damaging the delicate metallic leaf, and clean the glass using a microfiber cloth and a minimal amount of glass cleaner applied directly to the cloth rather than the mirror.