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A Stunning 19th Century Neat Size Giltwood Framed Archtop Overmantel Mirror
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A Stunning 19th Century Neat Size Giltwood Framed Archtop Overmantel Mirror

19th century
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A stunning 19th Century giltwood overmantel mirror of neat proportions and of exceptional quality. The mirror glass plate of archtop form is set within a finely hand carved moulded, fluted and elegantly simple giltwood frame, surmounted with an exquisite pierced cartouche composition comprising of a centred cabochon flanked with a fabulous arrangement of scrolling leaves, intricately carved in high relief. Supported on shaped platform base featuring further beautifully detailed pierced arrangements of acanthus leaves to each side, terminating on ceramic ball foot.

Date of Manufacture

Yeats Country Antiques has dated this Giltwood Archtop Overmantel Mirror to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Check ID 09489215
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques Date19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 135-180 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 19TH CENTURY:
Gilding worn through to red clay on raised edges: prolonged dusting.
White ceramic feet beneath the corners: protects marble fireplace mantels from scratching.
Rough-sawn pine backboards fixed with old nails: 19th-century workshop backing.
Pierced acanthus leaf cresting: typical Rococo revival decoration from the mid-Victorian decades.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
95.2cm (37.48")
Width
122cm (48.03")
Depth
7.7cm (3.03")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1212745
Dealers Internal Reference
A4037
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Description
A stunning 19th Century giltwood overmantel mirror of neat proportions and of exceptional quality. The mirror glass plate of archtop form is set within a finely hand carved moulded, fluted and elegantly simple giltwood frame, surmounted with an exquisite pierced cartouche composition comprising of a centred cabochon flanked with a fabulous arrangement of scrolling leaves, intricately carved in high relief.
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Supported on shaped platform base featuring further beautifully detailed pierced arrangements of acanthus leaves to each side, terminating on ceramic ball foot.
Yeats Country Antiques
Date of Manufacture

Yeats Country Antiques has dated this Giltwood Archtop Overmantel Mirror to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Report ID 09489215
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques dating19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 135-180 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 19th Century:
Gilding worn through to red clay on raised edges: prolonged dusting.
White ceramic feet beneath the corners: protects marble fireplace mantels from scratching.
Rough-sawn pine backboards fixed with old nails: 19th-century workshop backing.
Pierced acanthus leaf cresting: typical Rococo revival decoration from the mid-Victorian decades.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
95.2cm (37.48")
Width
122cm (48.03")
Depth
7.7cm (3.03")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1212745
Dealers Internal Ref
A4037
Yeats Country Antiques
Yeats Country Antiques
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Arundel Road
Poling
West Sussex
BN18 9PY
United Kingdom
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A 19th-century giltwood archtop overmantel mirror featuring a carved floral cresting and corner scroll motifs.
A Stunning 19th Century Neat Size Giltwood Framed Archtop Overmantel Mirror
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A 19th-century giltwood archtop overmantel mirror featuring a carved floral cresting and corner scroll motifs.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectOvermantel Mirrors
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialGiltwood, Glass, Composition
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsAcanthus leaf cresting, Arched frame, Corner scroll ears
  • SizeH 95.2 cm (37 in) x W 122 cm (48 in) x D 7.7 cm (3 in)

This Victorian overmantel mirror dates from the 19th century and is made of giltwood, glass and composition in a gold colour. The archtop glass plate sits inside a moulded frame with a pierced cartouche cresting at the top, acanthus leaf decorations, corner scroll ears and ceramic ball feet at the base. The piece measures 95.2 cm high, 122 cm wide and 7.7 cm deep. Position this giltwood mirror above a mantelpiece in a living room, dining room or hallway to add traditional character to the interior space. It suits an English Country House interior style and brings decorative antique charm to a hearth or console table.

FAQs

Position the mirror centrally above a chimney breast or place it on a console table to serve as a focal point. The gilded finish offers contrast against dark or neutral modern wall colours, pairing well with contemporary furniture.

Dust the frame gently using a dry, soft bristle brush or feather duster, avoiding wet cloths and chemical polishes which strip gilding. Clean the glass by applying liquid lightly to a soft cloth rather than spraying directly onto the glass edge.

Authentic period pieces exhibit subtle signs of age, such as the reddish clay bole showing through worn gold leaf on raised edges. The backboards are usually rough-sawn pine, and original glass often displays minor oxidisation or soft foxing.

19th-century giltwood mirrors were typically constructed from a pine frame covered in gesso and composition mouldings. The decorative details were finished with gold leaf using water or oil gilding techniques, fitted with hand-cut mirror glass.

An overmantel mirror is a decorative mirror designed specifically to sit directly on or be mounted above a fireplace mantelpiece. Popularised in the 18th and 19th centuries, these pieces feature a wide flat lower edge with an arched or carved cresting to enhance room proportions and reflect light.
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