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Large Victorian Ebonised and Gilt Overmantle Mirror
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Large Victorian Ebonised and Gilt Overmantle Mirror

19th century
Sold 4 September 2026 · Burgett Langfield Decorative Antiques
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Description

Victorian Ebonised and gilt overmantle mirror. It has its original bevelled glass and wood panelled back.

This overmantle mirror is in good condition, the original bevelled glass is also in good condition.

It measures: Height - 120cm

Width - 91cm

Depth - 5cm

Date of Manufacture

Burgett Langfield Decorative Antiques has dated this Victorian Ebonised Overmantel Mirror to the 1880s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
120cm (47.24")
Width
91cm (35.83")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Reference Numbers
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SA1220447
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We are based in North Dorset, England and have been trading in antiques and decorative art for over 30 years. We exhibit at all the major antique and decorative fairs across the UK , specialising in 19th and 20th Century European sculpture, including the Art Nouveau and Art Deco period, English and French mirrors , decorative French furniture and lighting.

We pride ourselves on offering an excellent customer service and use a specialist transport company for all our deliveries to ensure an efficient and safe delivery of all purchases. If you need any help or advice on any of our items please feel free to contact us by telephone or email.

Description
Victorian Ebonised and gilt overmantle mirror. It has its original bevelled glass and wood panelled back.

This overmantle mirror is in good condition, the original bevelled glass is also in good condition.

It measures: Height - 120cm

Width - 91cm

Depth - 5cm

Date of Manufacture

Burgett Langfield Decorative Antiques has dated this Victorian Ebonised Overmantel Mirror to the 1880s.

Height
120cm (47.24")
Width
91cm (35.83")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1220447
Burgett Langfield Decorative Antiques
Burgett Langfield Decorative Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2012

Specialising in art deco and art nouveau sculpture, french and english mirrors and french decorative furniture

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A large rectangular Victorian overmantel mirror with an ebonised black frame, gilt inner moulding, and a central leaf motif applique at the top frieze.
Large Victorian Ebonised And Gilt Overmantle Mirror
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A large rectangular Victorian overmantel mirror with an ebonised black frame, gilt inner moulding, and a central leaf motif applique at the top frieze.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectOvermantel Mirrors
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialEbonised Timber, Giltwood, Glass
  • ColourBlack, Gold
  • MotifsFrieze garland applique, Bevelled mirror glass, Gilt moulding, Ebonised finish
  • SizeH 120 cm (47 in) x W 91 cm (36 in) x D 5 cm (2 in)

FAQs

Overmantel mirrors from the Victorian era were crafted to sit directly above a chimneypiece, featuring structured architectural frames with decorative mouldings, gilding, or ebonised wood to reflect artificial and natural light throughout the room.

These frames were typically constructed from solid timbers such as pine or oak, treated with a dark black stain or lacquer to imitate ebony, and detailed with plaster appliques finished in gold leaf alongside bevelled plate glass.

Authentic period examples feature original wooden backboards secured with square nails or slotted screws, genuine patination or light wear on the gilded highlights, and age-consistent foxing on the silvered glass plate.

Positioning an ebonised overmantel mirror above a contemporary fireplace hearth or a minimalist hallway console table creates an anchor point that contrasts dark linear framing against modern neutral walls.

Dust the frame regularly using a dry, soft microfibre cloth or feather duster, ensuring no liquid chemicals or solvent polishes come into contact with the delicate water gilding or lacquered ebonised surface.
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