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19th Century French Painted Overmantle Mirror
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19th Century French Painted Overmantle Mirror

19th century
Sold 1 January 1900 · Tom Scott Antiques
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Description

Wonderful old paint layers to this very decorative mid 19th century French mirror, originally gilded with colour changes through the last 150 years or so, with traces of all visible which gives a great finish.

The mirror can be hung “landscape” as shown, or can go “portrait” to suit your wall (I can move the hanging plates to your specification).

The mirror glass is new, so there are zero blemishes and also it has a new backboard for stability and strength.

Measurements:

32 3/4 inches or 83.5 cm high

41 inches or 104 cm wide

1 1/2 inches or 4 cm thickness of frame

4 inches or 10 cm frame depth

Physical Dimensions
Height
83.5cm (32.87")
Width
104cm (40.94")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Declaration

Tom Scott Antiques has dated this French Painted Overmantel Mirror to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1213049
Dealers Notes

I can arrange delivery to you, whether you are within the UK or require an international delivery service, please do get in touch…as a mainland UK guide, a delivery for something around the size of a chest of drawers within approx 150 miles will be £75 to you, but if you if you are in Scotland, Wales, Ireland or Cornwall please get in touch to confirm delivery costs!

Based in Uppingham, Rutland…having been in the business for 25 years focusing on mostly French and English decorative antiques and interiors from the 18th to the early 20th century, hopefully a collection you will enjoy browsing and hopefully re home some of my finds!

Viewing here in Uppingham is very welcome in my spacious barn studio but also I have a showroom based within the Uppingham Antiques Centre, which is well worth a visit and have a good lunch in town too!

Any queries about anything you have seen or about delivery, don't hesitate to get in touch.

Description
Wonderful old paint layers to this very decorative mid 19th century French mirror, originally gilded with colour changes through the last 150 years or so, with traces of all visible which gives a great finish.
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The mirror can be hung “landscape” as shown, or can go “portrait” to suit your wall (I can move the hanging plates to your specification).
Tom Scott Antiques
fig 1. A rectangular 19th-century French overmantel mirror featuring a heavily carved rosette frame with distressed white paint.
fig 1. 19th Century French Painted Overmantle Mirror

The mirror glass is new, so there are zero blemishes and also it has a new backboard for stability and strength.

Measurements:

32 3/4 inches or 83.5 cm high

41 inches or 104 cm wide

1 1/2 inches or 4 cm thickness of frame

4 inches or 10 cm frame depth

Height
83.5cm (32.87")
Width
104cm (40.94")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Date of Manufacture

Tom Scott Antiques has dated this French Painted Overmantel Mirror to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1213049
Tom Scott Antiques
Tom Scott Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2017

Specialist dealer in french & english decorative furniture and interiors

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Telephone 07718 758 540
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Rutland
United Kingdom
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Verified Since Nov 2017
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A rectangular 19th-century French overmantel mirror featuring a heavily carved rosette frame with distressed white paint.
19th century French painted overmantle mirror
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A rectangular 19th-century French overmantel mirror featuring a heavily carved rosette frame with distressed white paint.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectOvermantel Mirrors
  • Period19th century
  • Style19th Century French
  • MaterialPainted wood, Gesso, Glass
  • ColourDistressed White
  • MotifsRosette moulding, Guilloche border, Distressed paint finish
  • SizeH 83.5 cm (33 in) x W 104 cm (41 in) x D 4 cm (2 in)

FAQs

Overmantel mirrors were designed in 19th-century France to sit directly above a fireplace mantel, reflecting natural light and complementing period architectural proportions.

Frames were typically crafted from timber with moulded gesso detailing, finished in paint or gilding, and fitted with mercury or silvered mirror glass.

Authentic period mirrors frequently display original timber backboards, natural wear to paintwork revealing underlying gesso layers, and light foxing on the glass plate.

Positioning a textured, painted mirror above a fireplace or console table introduces architectural character and light contrast into neutral modern rooms.

Dust the frame lightly using a soft microfibre cloth, avoiding liquid chemicals or abrasive wipes that could loosen aged paint or fragile gesso.
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