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Large Antique Gilt Overmantle Mirror 161cm Tall
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Large Antique Gilt Overmantle Mirror 161cm Tall

19th century
Description

A very fine antique giltwood overmantel mirror dating from 1870.

Retaining its original gold leaf water gilding in wonderful overall condition.

Original mirror plate with only very minor foxing.

Stunning carved decoration at the base of each foot.

Frame also retains its original ebonised plinth rail.

Sizes 161.5cm tall, 166.5cm max width, main frame width 133.5cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
161.5cm (63.58")
Width
166.5cm (65.55")
Declaration

Fine Antique Mirrors has dated this Antique Gilt Overmantel Mirror to the 1870s.

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SA1225540
Description
A very fine antique giltwood overmantel mirror dating from 1870.

Retaining its original gold leaf water gilding in wonderful overall condition.

Original mirror plate with only very minor foxing.

Stunning carved decoration at the base of each foot.

Frame also retains its original ebonised plinth rail.

Sizes 161.5cm tall, 166.5cm max width, main frame width 133.5cm

Height
161.5cm (63.58")
Width
166.5cm (65.55")
Date of Manufacture

Fine Antique Mirrors has dated this Antique Gilt Overmantel Mirror to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1225540
Fine Antique Mirrors
Fine Antique Mirrors
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2022

Specializing in antique 18th/19th century gilt mirrors. Gilding restoration undertaken.

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A large arched antique overmantel mirror featuring a gold giltwood frame with carved acanthus leaf scrolls at the lower corners.
Large Antique Gilt Overmantle Mirror 161cm tall
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A large arched antique overmantel mirror featuring a gold giltwood frame with carved acanthus leaf scrolls at the lower corners.
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An overmantel mirror is a wide architectural mirror designed to sit directly above a fireplace mantelpiece. Popularised in the 18th and 19th centuries, these mirrors were proportioned to fill the chimney breast, maximizing reflected light and heat from the hearth.

Traditional gilt mirror frames are constructed from pine or lime wood, shaped with molded gesso plaster, and finished with thin layers of gold leaf using water or oil gilding techniques. The reflective glass panel historically featured mercury silvering or early silver nitrate backings.

Authentic period examples exhibit natural wood shrinkage, joinery lines through the gesso, and areas of wear where the red or grey clay bole base shows through the gilding. Original mirror glass often shows subtle distress, dark spotting, or gentle foxing caused by aged silvering.

Position the mirror directly above a fireplace surround or rest it securely atop a deep console table or sideboard. Combining a gilded period frame with contemporary artwork and minimalist furniture creates a balanced contrast in high-ceilinged spaces.

Dust the frame regularly using a dry, soft feather duster, avoiding liquids or chemical cleaners that degrade water-gilded gesso. Clean the glass panel carefully with a microfibre cloth dampened with distilled water, ensuring moisture does not touch the gilding.
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