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Large Victorian Aesthetic Period Ebonised and Parcel - Gilt Overmantle Mirror
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Large Victorian Aesthetic Period Ebonised and Parcel - Gilt Overmantle Mirror

19th century
Description

A stunning Victorian ebonised and parcel - gilt overmantle mirror with beautiful hand painted flowers.

It has its original glass and wood panelled back, with ebonised shelves either side.

This overmantle mirror is in good condition. The original glass is also in good condition with some nice foxing to it as can be seen in the images attached.

It measures:

Height - 89cm

Width - 126cm

Depth 12cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
89cm (35.04")
Width
126cm (49.61")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Declaration

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

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SA1226060
Dealers Notes

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
A stunning Victorian ebonised and parcel - gilt overmantle mirror with beautiful hand painted flowers.

It has its original glass and wood panelled back, with ebonised shelves either side.

This overmantle mirror is in good condition.

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The original glass is also in good condition with some nice foxing to it as can be seen in the images attached.
Burgett Langfield Decorative Antiques

It measures:

Height - 89cm

Width - 126cm

Depth 12cm

Height
89cm (35.04")
Width
126cm (49.61")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1226060
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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Archive I Victorian Aesthetic Period ebonised and parcel-gilt overmantel mirror featuring hand-painted floral panels, turned spindles, and side display shelves.

Large Victorian Aesthetic Period Ebonised and Parcel - Gilt Overmantle Mirror

Archive II Victorian Aesthetic Period ebonised and parcel-gilt overmantel mirror featuring hand-painted floral panels, turned spindles, and side display shelves. View II
Archive III Victorian Aesthetic Period ebonised and parcel-gilt overmantel mirror featuring hand-painted floral panels, turned spindles, and side display shelves. View III
Archive IV Victorian Aesthetic Period ebonised and parcel-gilt overmantel mirror featuring hand-painted floral panels, turned spindles, and side display shelves. View IV
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Victorian Aesthetic Period ebonised and parcel-gilt overmantel mirror featuring hand-painted floral panels, turned spindles, and side display shelves.
Large Victorian Aesthetic Period Ebonised And Parcel - Gilt Overmantle Mirror
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Victorian Aesthetic Period ebonised and parcel-gilt overmantel mirror featuring hand-painted floral panels, turned spindles, and side display shelves.
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  • ObjectOvermantel Mirrors
  • Period19th century
  • StyleAesthetic Movement
  • MaterialEbonised Wood, Glass, Gold Leaf
  • ColourBlack and Gold
  • MotifsParcel-gilt floral panels, Turned spindle gallery, Display shelves, Ebonised finish
  • SizeH 89 cm (35 in) x W 126 cm (50 in) x D 12 cm (5 in)

This large Victorian overmantle mirror belongs to the Aesthetic period of 1880. The structure is constructed from ebonised wood with parcel-gilt decoration in a striking black and gold colour scheme. Visual details include a central rectangular mirror plate framed by small side display shelves, hand-painted floral panels depicting roses in gold and black tones, decorative turned spindle galleries beneath an arched cresting, and small black finials capping the vertical supports. The original glass exhibits visible age-related foxing and speckling. It measures 89 cm high, 126 cm wide and 12 cm deep. In a contemporary home, this mirror is positioned traditionally above a living room fireplace mantel to create a decorative focal point. The side shelves offer practical display surfaces for small decorative objects, while the large central mirror reflects light and opens up the room. The piece integrates well into both period and eclectic interior schemes, adding Victorian character and historic craftsmanship to chimney breast walls.

FAQs

Originating in the late 19th century, Aesthetic Movement overmantel mirrors prioritize artistic form and craftsmanship, frequently incorporating Japanese-inspired botanical motifs, ebonised timber finishes, parcel gilding, and integrated display shelves.

These mirrors were typically crafted from hardwoods or pine treated with black ebonising stain or lacquer, accented with applied gold leaf, turned wooden spindles, and silvered glass mirror plates.

Authentic pieces feature period joinery such as hand-cut joints, natural age-related foxing or oxidisation on the original glass plates, hand-applied gilding, and subtle surface wear to the ebonised finish.

Mount the mirror directly above a fireplace mantelpiece or console table to establish a focal point, using the black and gold contrast to anchor light or neutral wall palettes.

Dust regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth, avoiding liquid solvents, ammonia-based cleaners, or abrasive polishes that can degrade gilding and strip ebonised wood finishes.
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