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Victorian Oak Overmantle Mirror

19th century
Sold 9 October 2026 · Antique Furniture Direct
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A late Victorian pollard oak overmantel mirror with original bevelled mirror plate, dating from circa 1895. It has a moulded gadrooned cornice with carved corners above a rectangular bevelled mirror plate flanked by side columns with carved details in a well-figured honey coloured pollard oak.

Construction/Wood:

Oak

Condition Report:

Some minor wear and marks commensurate with age. The bottom right/left corner is missing a small section of beading (see photo). Good warm colour and patina to the oak frame. Bevelled mirror plate is original with some general age related wear, light foxing and loss of silvering in places.

Dimensions:

Max Height: 85cm

Max Width Top: 114cm

Max Width Bottom: 105cm

Max Depth at Top: 8cm

Max Depth at Bottom: 5cm

Mirror Plate: 61cm x 84cm

Date of Manufacture

Antique Furniture Direct has dated this Victorian Oak Overmantel Mirror to the Victorian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
85cm (33.46")
Width
114cm (44.88")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
Reference Numbers
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SA1223770
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Description
A late Victorian pollard oak overmantel mirror with original bevelled mirror plate, dating from circa 1895.
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It has a moulded gadrooned cornice with carved corners above a rectangular bevelled mirror plate flanked by side columns with carved details in a well-figured honey coloured pollard oak.
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fig 1. A large rectangular Victorian oak overmantel mirror featuring a moulded frame with a fluted frieze top cornice and carved side rosettes.
fig 1. Victorian Oak Overmantle Mirror

Construction/Wood:

Oak

Condition Report:

Some minor wear and marks commensurate with age. The bottom right/left corner is missing a small section of beading (see photo). Good warm colour and patina to the oak frame. Bevelled mirror plate is original with some general age related wear, light foxing and loss of silvering in places.

Dimensions:

Max Height: 85cm

Max Width Top: 114cm

Max Width Bottom: 105cm

Max Depth at Top: 8cm

Max Depth at Bottom: 5cm

Mirror Plate: 61cm x 84cm

Date of Manufacture

Antique Furniture Direct has dated this Victorian Oak Overmantel Mirror to the Victorian era.

Height
85cm (33.46")
Width
114cm (44.88")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1223770
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A large rectangular Victorian oak overmantel mirror featuring a moulded frame with a fluted frieze top cornice and carved side rosettes.
Victorian Oak Overmantle Mirror
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectOvermantel Mirrors
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialOak, Glass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsFluted frieze, Moulded cornice, Carved rosettes, Rectangular frame
  • SizeH 85 cm (33 in) x W 114 cm (45 in) x D 8 cm (3 in)

This late Victorian pollard oak overmantel mirror dates from circa 1895 and is designed for placement above the mantel in a home today. The piece displays a well-figured honey-coloured timber with a warm brown hue and a good patina, accented by a moulded gadrooned top cornice, a fluted frieze, and carved side rosettes. The rectangular frame holds an original bevelled mirror plate that shows general age-related wear, light foxing, and some loss of silvering in places. Additional visible details include side columns and minor marks commensurate with age, alongside a small section of missing beading on the bottom corner. The physical dimensions measure 85 cm high, 114 cm wide, and 8 cm deep, making it a substantial architectural addition to a traditional interior fireplace setting.

FAQs

A Victorian overmantel mirror is a broad, architectural wall mirror designed specifically to sit directly above a fireplace mantelpiece. Popular throughout the nineteenth century, these mirrors served both to reflect firelight and to create a focal point in formal reception rooms.

Victorian overmantel mirrors were commonly constructed from solid hardwoods such as oak, mahogany, or walnut, or crafted from softwoods with gilded gesso ornamentation. The glass plates were silvered, often set into heavily moulded frames featuring carved friezes and decorative side rosettes.

Authentic nineteenth-century pieces generally exhibit heavy solid wood construction with hand-joined backing boards, natural oxidation on the wood grain, and slight silvering irregularities or foxing on the glass mirror plate. Period details often include moulded cornices, fluted friezes, and carved corner rosettes.

Position the mirror centrally above a chimney breast or fireplace to anchor the rooms proportions. Pair the dark, structured oak frame with muted wall tones or modern minimal artwork to create an understated contrast between traditional wood craftsmanship and modern decor.

Dust the timber frame regularly using a dry microfibre cloth and apply a natural beeswax polish occasionally to nourish the oak. Avoid spraying liquid glass cleaners directly onto the mirror, as moisture can seep behind the rebate and damage the silvering on the glass.
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