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Victorian Gilt Large Arch Top Overmantle Mirror
Lorna Byskou
for sale €1,814     $1,969
£1,550
Lorna Byskou

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Victorian Gilt Large Arch Top Overmantle Mirror

19th century
For Sale by Lorna Byskou
Description

Victorian giltwood arch top overmantle. There is extensive deterioration to the mercury mirror plate, but it is very useable with a clear reflection.

Height: 99 cm

Width at Base: 124 cm

Width of Frame: 117.5 cm

'END OF SUMMER' SALE - 15% DISCOUNT ON ALL OUR STOCK UNTIL 31ST AUGUST.

Physical Dimensions
Height
99cm (38.98")
Width
124cm (48.82")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Declaration

Lorna Byskou has dated this Victorian Gilt Overmantel Mirror to the 1860s.

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SA1213592
Dealers Notes

We have been trading for over thirty five years, specialising in 19th century decorative gilt mirrors and furniture. Items can be viewed, by appointment, at our shop in Brasted, Kent, TN16 1JA. All our deliveries are made using a carrier that specialises in handling antiques and fine art, please contact us for further information.

'END OF SUMMER' SALE - 15% DISCOUNT ON ALL OUR STOCK UNTIL 31ST AUGUST.

Description
Victorian giltwood arch top overmantle.
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There is extensive deterioration to the mercury mirror plate, but it is very useable with a clear reflection.
Lorna Byskou

Height: 99 cm

Width at Base: 124 cm

Width of Frame: 117.5 cm

'END OF SUMMER' SALE - 15% DISCOUNT ON ALL OUR STOCK UNTIL 31ST AUGUST.

Height
99cm (38.98")
Width
124cm (48.82")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Date of Manufacture

Lorna Byskou has dated this Victorian Gilt Overmantel Mirror to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1213592
Lorna Byskou
Lorna Byskou
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2012

Specialising in 19th century decorative gilt mirrors and furniture.

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A large Victorian arched overmantel mirror featuring a moulded gold gilt frame and foxed reflective glass.
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A large Victorian arched overmantel mirror featuring a moulded gold gilt frame and foxed reflective glass.
Victorian Gilt Large Arch Top Overmantle Mirror
Ref: SA1213592
A large Victorian arched overmantel mirror featuring a moulded gold gilt frame and foxed reflective glass.
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A Victorian overmantel mirror is a large decorative wall mirror designed specifically to sit directly above a fireplace mantelpiece. Characterised by arched or rectangular moulded frames, these pieces were manufactured during the 19th century to reflect firelight and enhance visual space in living reception rooms.

These mirrors were constructed using timber backs and frames coated with plaster or gesso composition moulding. The decorative detail was then finished with hand-applied gold leaf gilding, enclosing mercury-amalgam or silvered glass plates.

Authentic period examples feature original pine backing boards, hand-carved or moulded gesso detailing showing natural age cracking, and subtle foxing or dark oxidisation specks within the silvering of the original glass mirror plate.

Positioning an arched gilt mirror above a clean-lined modern fireplace or atop a dining room sideboard creates architectural contrast. Pair the gilded finish with muted wall tones to allow the warm gold frame to serve as a focal anchor.

Dust giltwood frames gently using a soft, dry camel-hair brush to avoid flaking fragile gold leaf. Never apply liquid cleaners, polish, or wet cloths directly to gilded composition surfaces or original mirror glass.
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