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Victorian Gilt Overmantle Mirror
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Victorian Gilt Overmantle Mirror

19th century
Description

Circa 1860 of large proportions , the original gilt arch topped moulded frame decorated with roundels and beading enclosing the original plate , the base decorated with scroll supports.

Physical Dimensions
Height
150cm (59.06")
Width
149cm (58.66")
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Antiques Decorative has dated this Victorian Gilt Overmantel Mirror to the 1860s.

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SA1219163
Description
Circa 1860 of large proportions , the original gilt arch topped moulded frame decorated with roundels and beading enclosing the original plate , the base decorated with scroll supports.
Height
150cm (59.06")
Width
149cm (58.66")
Date of Manufacture

Antiques Decorative has dated this Victorian Gilt Overmantel Mirror to the 1860s.

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SA1219163
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With over 30 years in the london antiques world, I have since established a dealership supplying the trade and private clients.

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An arched Victorian giltwood overmantel mirror featuring beaded edging along the frame and carved acanthus leaf brackets at the base.
Victorian Gilt Overmantle Mirror
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An arched Victorian giltwood overmantel mirror featuring beaded edging along the frame and carved acanthus leaf brackets at the base.
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A Victorian overmantel mirror is a wall mirror crafted during the 19th century, designed specifically to sit above a fireplace mantelpiece. These mirrors were created to reflect light across high-ceilinged reception rooms, frequently featuring arched tops and gilded gesso frames.

These mirrors were constructed using a soft timber core covered with gesso, a plaster-like compound moulded into decorative motifs. The frame was then finished with gold leaf gilding, housing glass backed with silvering compounds.

Authentic Victorian examples usually feature original timber backboards, wear to the gilding revealing the reddish bole clay base underneath, and minor oxidisation on the glass. Mouldings made of gesso over wood naturally develop fine surface cracks over time.

Position the mirror directly above a chimney breast or atop a hallway console table to establish a central focal point. Combining the gilded finish with neutral wall paint and clean-lined contemporary furniture creates a balanced contrast between period detailing and modern styling.

Dust the gilded gesso frame using a soft, dry natural-bristle brush, avoiding water or chemical cleaners which dissolve gold leaf. Clean the mirror glass with a lightly damp microfibre cloth, ensuring no moisture touches the frame edges.
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