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A Fabulous Large Antique English 19th Century Carved Wood & Gesso Gilt Arched Top Overmantle Mirror.
Cleall Antiques
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A Fabulous Large Antique English 19th Century Carved Wood & Gesso Gilt Arched Top Overmantle Mirror.

19th century
For Sale by Cleall Antiques
Description

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

Measurements:

1 metre 35 cm high

1 metre 52 cm wide at bottom

1 metre 28 cm wide in middle

6 cm deep

Physical Dimensions
Height
135cm (53.15")
Width
152cm (59.84")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Declaration

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

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SA1226948
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4948
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 Fabulous large Antique English 19th Century carved wood & gesso gilt arched top Overmantle Mirror, with original mirror and backboards.

Measurements:

1 metre 35 cm high

1 metre 52 cm wide at bottom

1 metre 28 cm wide in middle

6 cm deep

Height
135cm (53.15")
Width
152cm (59.84")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1226948
Dealers Internal Ref
4948
Cleall Antiques
Cleall Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2011

Specialist in antique english & french mirrors.

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Telephone 07831 869 955
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Blakedene
Lyminster Road
Lyminster
Nr Arundel
West Sussex
BN17 7QF
United Kingdom
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A large 19th-century gilt overmantel mirror with an arched top frame, carved acanthus foliage lower brackets, and a gold leaf finish.
A Fabulous large Antique English 19th Century carved wood & gesso gilt arched top Overmantle Mirror.
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A large 19th-century gilt overmantel mirror with an arched top frame, carved acanthus foliage lower brackets, and a gold leaf finish.
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An arched overmantel mirror is designed specifically to sit above a fireplace mantelpiece, featuring a flattened base and a gently curved upper frame. Popularised during the Victorian era, these mirrors were crafted to reflect candlelight and natural light, expanding the visual proportion of reception rooms.

Traditional giltwood mirrors were constructed using timber frames coated with gesso, a smooth mixture of chalk and glue. Decorative leaf motifs and mouldings were carved or molded directly onto the surface before gold leaf was applied using water or oil gilding techniques.

Authentic antique gilt mirrors display subtle wear, oxidisation, and tiny cracks in the gesso, often revealing the red or grey clay bole beneath the gold leaf. Inspecting the reverse side usually shows hand-planed backboards, antique iron fasteners, and light silvering degradation on the original glass.

Position the mirror centrally above a fireplace or a contemporary console table to establish a clear architectural focal point. Placing gilt details against neutral or dark wall paint creates a balanced contrast between historic craftsmanship and modern design.

Dust the gilded frame gently with a dry, soft bristle brush or camel-hair duster, avoiding water or chemical cleaners that dissolve gesso and gold leaf. Clean glass surfaces carefully by spraying glass cleaner directly onto a cloth rather than onto the mirror itself.
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