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Victorian Painted and Silvered Overmantle Mirror
Lorna Byskou
for sale €2,048     $2,223
£1,750
Lorna Byskou

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Victorian Painted and Silvered Overmantle Mirror

19th century
For Sale by Lorna Byskou
Description

Victorian pale grey painted and silvered overmantle, with a beautiful cresting of delicate foliate scrolls and flower sprays, and a central female mask. The mirror plate is showing signs of deterioration, and there are a few tiny surface pits. Wooden panelled back.

Height: 146.5 cm

Width: 111.5 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
146.5cm (57.68")
Width
111.5cm (43.90")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Declaration

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

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SA1217720
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 pale grey painted and silvered overmantle, with a beautiful cresting of delicate foliate scrolls and flower sprays, and a central female mask. The mirror plate is showing signs of deterioration, and there are a few tiny surface pits. Wooden panelled back.

Height: 146.5 cm

Width: 111.5 cm

Height
146.5cm (57.68")
Width
111.5cm (43.90")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1217720
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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An arched Victorian overmantel mirror featuring a cream painted frame with silvered detailing and an ornate carved mask cresting.
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An arched Victorian overmantel mirror featuring a cream painted frame with silvered detailing and an ornate carved mask cresting.
Victorian Painted and Silvered Overmantle Mirror
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An arched Victorian overmantel mirror featuring a cream painted frame with silvered detailing and an ornate carved mask cresting.
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Overmantel mirrors were crafted during the nineteenth century to sit directly above a fireplace hearth, featuring arched silhouettes, heavy decorative cresting, and proportions tailored to chimney breasts.

These mirrors typically feature carved timber frameworks covered in plaster or gesso moulding, finished with silver leafing, water-based paint, and fitted with silvered or mercury glass plates.

Authentic period examples display natural foxing or oxidisation on the reflective glass, original wooden backboards, layered gesso visible beneath distressed painted surfaces, and period joinery.

Positioning an arched overmantel mirror above a contemporary fireplace or sideboard creates an architectural focal point, bouncing natural light into the room while adding textural interest.

Dust the ornate carved gesso detailing with a soft dry brush, avoiding water or chemical polishes on silvered areas, and clean the glass plate with a lightly dampened microfibre cloth.
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