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A Large Antique English 19th Century Carved Wood & Gesso Arched Top Gilt Overmantle Mirror.
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A Large Antique English 19th Century Carved Wood & Gesso Arched Top Gilt Overmantle Mirror.

19th century
Sold 5 September 2026 · Cleall Antiques
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Description

A large Antique English 19th Century carved wood & gesso arched top gilt Overmantle Mirror, with original foxed mirror and backboards.

Measurements:

1 metre 33 cm high

1 metre 11 cm wide at bottom

4 cm deep

Physical Dimensions
Height
133cm (52.36")
Width
111cm (43.70")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Declaration

Cleall Antiques has dated this Arched Gilt Overmantel Mirror to the 1860s.

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SA1220040
Dealers Internal Reference
4935
Dealers Notes

We are currently offering our customers at Selling Antiques 15% discount for any of our beautiful mirrors over £500 with free delivery within the UK except Ireland and Scotland.

By appointment only.

Please call Damian on 07831 869955 for any enquires.

Description
A large Antique English 19th Century carved wood & gesso arched top gilt Overmantle Mirror, with original foxed mirror and backboards.

Measurements:

1 metre 33 cm high

1 metre 11 cm wide at bottom

4 cm deep

Height
133cm (52.36")
Width
111cm (43.70")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Date of Manufacture

Cleall Antiques has dated this Arched Gilt Overmantel Mirror to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1220040
Dealers Internal Ref
4935
Cleall Antiques
Cleall Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2011

Specialist in antique english & french mirrors.

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Cleall Antiques

Cleall Antiques
Telephone 07831 869 955
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Blakedene
Lyminster Road
Lyminster
Nr Arundel
West Sussex
BN17 7QF
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/cleall
Verified Since Jun 2011
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A large Victorian arched overmantel mirror featuring a gilded wood frame with a dark inner border detailing.
A large Antique English 19th Century carved wood & gesso arched top gilt Overmantle Mirror.
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A large Victorian arched overmantel mirror featuring a gilded wood frame with a dark inner border detailing.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectOvermantel Mirrors
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialGilt Wood, Gesso, Mirror Glass
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsArched top, Gilded gesso frame, Flat base, Patterned inner border
  • SizeH 133 cm (52 in) x W 111 cm (44 in) x D 4 cm (2 in)

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Overmantel mirrors gained widespread popularity in the 18th and 19th centuries, specifically designed to sit directly above a fireplace mantelpiece. Their placement helped bounce light from candles and gas lamps throughout grand reception rooms while creating an architectural focal point.

Victorian gilt frames were constructed using carved wood as a structural base, coated with gessoa mixture of chalk and binderto form smooth contoured shapes. Gold leaf was then applied using water or oil gilding techniques over a bole foundation.

Authentic period mirrors show signs of natural age, such as slight foxing or oxidisation spots on the reflective glass plating. The rear typically displays hand-sawn wooden backing boards, and the gilded surface will exhibit subtle wear or reddish bole showing through high-contact areas.

Mount the mirror directly above a living room fireplace mantlepiece or position it atop a hallway console table. Pairing the gilded finish with modern paint tones or minimalist furniture creates an effective balance between traditional architectural detail and contemporary aesthetics.

Dust the frame regularly using a soft, dry microfibre cloth or a clean artist paint brush. Avoid liquid cleaning agents, water, or commercial polishes, as moisture can dissolve gesso and lift delicate gold leaf layers.
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