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Exceptionally Large Over-mantle/overmantle Mirror
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Exceptionally Large Over-mantle/overmantle Mirror

19th century
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An exceptionally large 19th century overmantle mirror measuring 239cms tall by 177cms wide, (nearly eight feet by six feet!).

A single piece of glass contained in a moulded gilt frame with arched top and flat plinth to rest on the mantle or could rest just on the floor.

Perfect for a very large room, possibly a hotel or large banqueting hall.

The frame in well-used condition wit imperfections and wear. The glass is clear but with some age spots and small un-noticed blemishes.

Physical Dimensions
Height
239cm (94.09")
Width
177cm (69.69")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Declaration

Christopher Buck Antiques Ltd. has dated this French Gilt Overmantel Mirror to the 19th Century.

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SA1218197
Description
An exceptionally large 19th century overmantle mirror measuring 239cms tall by 177cms wide, (nearly eight feet by six feet!).
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A single piece of glass contained in a moulded gilt frame with arched top and flat plinth to rest on the mantle or could rest just on the floor.
Christopher Buck Antiques Ltd.
fig 1. A large arched giltwood overmantel mirror featuring rounded upper corners and simple moulded detailing.
fig 1. Exceptionally Large Over-mantle/overmantle Mirror

Perfect for a very large room, possibly a hotel or large banqueting hall.

The frame in well-used condition wit imperfections and wear. The glass is clear but with some age spots and small un-noticed blemishes.

Height
239cm (94.09")
Width
177cm (69.69")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Date of Manufacture

Christopher Buck Antiques Ltd. has dated this French Gilt Overmantel Mirror to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1218197
Christopher Buck Antiques Ltd.
Christopher Buck Antiques Ltd.
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2019
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Christopher Buck Antiques Ltd.

Christopher Buck Antiques Ltd.
Telephone 01303 221229
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Faversham
Kent
United Kingdom

By appointment only.
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/christopherbuck
Verified Since Aug 2019
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A large arched giltwood overmantel mirror featuring rounded upper corners and simple moulded detailing.
Exceptionally Large Over-mantle/Overmantle Mirror
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A large arched giltwood overmantel mirror featuring rounded upper corners and simple moulded detailing.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectOvermantel Mirror
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Chateau
  • MaterialGiltwood, Glass, Wood
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsArched upper corners, Moulded frame, Base corner spurs
  • SizeH 239 cm (94 in) x W 177 cm (70 in) x D 10 cm (4 in)

This nineteenth-century overmantel mirror follows a French Chateau style, designed to sit directly on a mantelpiece or rest on the floor of a large room or banqueting hall. The piece consists of a single tall panel of clear glass enclosed within a wooden frame finished in gold leaf. The structure has a gently arched upper section with rounded top corners, a straight flat base with small protruding corner spurs, and simple linear mouldings running along the vertical and top edges. The giltwood surface displays visible signs of age, including surface wear, minor imperfections, and small chips on the finish, while the glass plate shows scattered age spots and subtle blemishes. Measuring 239 cm high by 177 cm wide and 10 cm deep, the mirror provides substantial visual impact for spacious domestic interiors or commercial settings. Placed above a large fireplace mantel or positioned upright against a reception room wall, it reflects natural light while adding period character to traditional spaces.

FAQs

A Louis Philippe overmantel mirror typically features a rectangular silhouette with rounded top corners, a straight flat bottom edge designed to rest on a mantelpiece, and subtle moulding gilded with gold leaf.

These mirrors were constructed using a wooden core, often pine or oak, coated in plaster or gesso, finished with gold leaf gilding, and fitted with mercury-backed or silvered glass panel.

Authentic pieces exhibit signs of natural age including subtle wear or darkening to the mirror backing (foxing), red bole clay showing through rubbed gold leaf, and a heavy wooden backboard held by hand-forged nails.

Positioning the mirror above a fireplace or grounding it atop a hallway sideboard creates a focal point that amplifies natural light and enhances spatial proportions.

Dust the frame gently using a soft dry brush or microfibre cloth, avoiding water, chemical cleaners, or liquid polishes which can dissolve gesso and remove traditional gold leaf.
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