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Victorian Gilt Wood Arch Top Overmantle Mirror
Lorna Byskou
for sale €1,931     $2,096
£1,650
Lorna Byskou

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Victorian Gilt Wood Arch Top Overmantle Mirror

19th century
For Sale by Lorna Byskou
Description

Victorian giltwood arch top overmantle. The mercury mirror plate is in good condition, but has an area of deterioration to the upper left portion - this can be seen in the images.

Height: 116 cm

Width at Base: 132.5 cm

Width of Frame: 112.5 cm

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

Physical Dimensions
Height
116cm (45.67")
Width
132.5cm (52.17")
Depth
16cm (6.30")
Declaration

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1217731
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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The mercury mirror plate is in good condition, but has an area of deterioration to the upper left portion - this can be seen in the images.
Lorna Byskou

Height: 116 cm

Width at Base: 132.5 cm

Width of Frame: 112.5 cm

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

Height
116cm (45.67")
Width
132.5cm (52.17")
Depth
16cm (6.30")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1217731
Lorna Byskou
Lorna Byskou
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2012

Specialising in 19th century decorative gilt mirrors and furniture.

Dealer Profile

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

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A Victorian giltwood overmantle mirror featuring an arched top frame, carved foliate cresting, and a flat base.
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Archive I A Victorian giltwood overmantle mirror featuring an arched top frame, carved foliate cresting, and a flat base.

Victorian Gilt Wood Arch Top Overmantle Mirror

Archive II A Victorian giltwood overmantle mirror featuring an arched top frame, carved foliate cresting, and a flat base. View II
Archive III A Victorian giltwood overmantle mirror featuring an arched top frame, carved foliate cresting, and a flat base. View III
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Archive X A Victorian giltwood overmantle mirror featuring an arched top frame, carved foliate cresting, and a flat base. View X
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Lorna Byskou

Lorna Byskou
Telephone 07710 451116
Location
Kent
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/lornabyskou
Verified Since Mar 2012
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A Victorian giltwood overmantle mirror featuring an arched top frame, carved foliate cresting, and a flat base.
Victorian Gilt Wood Arch Top Overmantle Mirror
Ref: SA1217731
A Victorian giltwood overmantle mirror featuring an arched top frame, carved foliate cresting, and a flat base.
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A Victorian overmantle mirror is a large wall-mounted or mantel-resting mirror designed specifically to sit above a fireplace. Produced during the 19th century, these mirrors typically feature arched upper frames, gilded surfaces, and ornate crestings intended to reflect light and expand the visual space of a reception room.

Victorian gilt mirrors were constructed using wooden frames, often pine or lime, layered with composition mouldings made from chalk, resin, and linseed oil. The frame was coated in bole clay and finished with thin sheets of gold leaf, framing a silvered or mercury-backed glass plate.

Authentic Victorian examples display evidence of hand-applied leafing, often showing red or yellow bole clay through worn gilded areas. Additional identifiers include original wooden backboards fastened with iron nails and age-related oxidation or foxing on the glass plate.

Place the mirror directly above a fireplace mantelpiece or atop a modern console table to serve as a central focal point. The metallic finish and historical form contrast effectively against contemporary paint palettes and modern minimalist furnishings.

Dust the gilded frame gently using a soft, dry camel-hair brush or microfibre duster. Avoid applying water, commercial cleaning chemicals, or damp cloths to the frame, as liquid can dissolve the traditional water-gilding adhesive and degrade the composition ornament.
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