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Victorian Gilt Overmantle Mirror
Lorna Byskou
for sale €1,697     $1,842
£1,450
Lorna Byskou

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Victorian Gilt Overmantle Mirror

19th century
For Sale by Lorna Byskou
Description

Victorian gilt overmantle. The mercury mirror plate is in good condition but showing signs of deterioration - two small areas to the left side, which can be seen in the images, and the plate is very sparkly. Wooden panelled back.

Height: 134.5 cm

Width at Top: 115.5 cm

Width at Base: 129 cm

Width of Frame: 116.5 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
134.5cm (52.95")
Width
129cm (50.79")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Declaration

Lorna Byskou has dated this Victorian Gilt Overmantel Mirror to the 1870s.

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SA1215201
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.

Description
Victorian gilt overmantle.
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The mercury mirror plate is in good condition but showing signs of deterioration - two small areas to the left side, which can be seen in the images, and the plate is very sparkly.
Lorna Byskou

Wooden panelled back.

Height: 134.5 cm

Width at Top: 115.5 cm

Width at Base: 129 cm

Width of Frame: 116.5 cm

Height
134.5cm (52.95")
Width
129cm (50.79")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Date of Manufacture

Lorna Byskou has dated this Victorian Gilt Overmantel Mirror to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1215201
Lorna Byskou
Lorna Byskou
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2012

Specialising in 19th century decorative gilt mirrors and furniture.

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Lorna Byskou Profile Page

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A large Victorian gilt overmantel mirror featuring a rectangular frame with arched upper inner corners, beaded moulding, and scrolled support feet.
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Victorian Gilt Overmantle Mirror

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A large Victorian gilt overmantel mirror featuring a rectangular frame with arched upper inner corners, beaded moulding, and scrolled support feet.
Victorian Gilt Overmantle Mirror
Ref: SA1215201
A large Victorian gilt overmantel mirror featuring a rectangular frame with arched upper inner corners, beaded moulding, and scrolled support feet.
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FAQs

A Victorian overmantel mirror is a wide, decorative wall mirror designed specifically to sit directly above a fireplace mantelpiece, popularised during the 19th century to reflect candlelight and visually expand reception rooms.

These mirrors were traditionally constructed using hand-carved pine or lime wood covered in gesso plaster mouldings, which were then gilded using delicate gold leaf sheets applied with water or oil size.

Authentic period examples feature original silvered or mercury glass showing light oxidisation, hand-carved joinery behind gesso layers, and solid wood backboards secured with square-headed nails or screws.

Place the mirror centrally above a fireplace, radiator cover, or console table to establish a balanced focal point, letting the gold leaf frame contrast against contemporary paint tones or patterned wallpaper.

Dust the frame lightly using a dry, soft camel-hair brush, avoiding liquid cleaners, polish, or water, as moisture easily dissolves gesso layers and damages delicate gold leaf.
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