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A Wonderful Large Antique English 19th Century Carved Wood & Gesso Arched Top Gilt Overmantle Mirror.
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for sale €1,463     $1,588
£1,250
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A Wonderful Large Antique English 19th Century Carved Wood & Gesso Arched Top Gilt Overmantle Mirror.

19th century
For Sale by Cleall Antiques
Description

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

Measurements:

1 metre 32 cm high

1 metre 27 cm wide at bottom

1 metre 10 cm wide in middle

5 cm deep in middle

Physical Dimensions
Height
132cm (51.97")
Width
127cm (50.00")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Declaration

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1223731
Dealers Internal Reference
4942
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 Wonderful large Antique English 19th Century carved wood & gesso arched top gilt Overmantle Mirror, with original mirror and backboards.

Measurements:

1 metre 32 cm high

1 metre 27 cm wide at bottom

1 metre 10 cm wide in middle

5 cm deep in middle

Height
132cm (51.97")
Width
127cm (50.00")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1223731
Dealers Internal Ref
4942
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
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A 19th-century arched overmantel mirror featuring a gilded carved wood frame with integrated side support feet.
A Wonderful large Antique English 19th Century carved wood & gesso arched top gilt Overmantle Mirror.
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  • ObjectOvermantel Mirrors
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialWood, Gesso, Gold Leaf, Glass
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsArched top, Gilt frame, Side feet supports, Moulded gesso
  • SizeH 132 cm (52 in) x W 127 cm (50 in) x D 5 cm (2 in)

This Victorian overmantle mirror dates from 1860 and follows an English country house style. The piece consists of a carved wood frame coated in a gold gesso and gold leaf finish, housing an original mirror plate with original backboards. Visible details include a sweeping arched top, simple moulded gesso frames, and integrated side support feet at the base designed to steady the glass. The mirror measures 132 cm high, 127 cm wide, and 5 cm deep. Today, this mirror fits well in a traditional living space or drawing room, positioned above the mantelpiece to reflect natural light and create a sense of added depth in the interior. Its substantial proportions make it a focal point over a fireplace, suiting period properties and classic interior schemes alike.

FAQs

Designed during the 19th century to sit directly above fireplace hearths, arched overmantel mirrors were crafted to reflect candlelight and natural light across grand reception rooms, serving as prominent decorative architectural focal points.

These mirrors typically feature a hand-carved pine or hardwood frame covered with moulded gesso ornamentation, finished with gold leaf gilding and backed by solid wooden boards to protect the mirror glass.

Authentic pieces exhibit traditional timber joinery, original backboards, subtle cracking or craquelure in the gesso layer, and light age-related oxidisation or silvering shifts on the glass surface.

Position the mirror above a chimney breast, console table, or sideboard to contrast classic carved gilding against modern wall paint finishes and contemporary furniture.

Clean the gilt surface gently using a soft, dry lint-free cloth or soft-bristled brush, avoiding water, chemical polishes, or liquid glass cleaners that can dissolve historic gesso or strip gold leafing.
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