Name: A Wonderful Good Size Antique English 19th Century Carved Wood & Gesso Gilt Overmantle Mirror.
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1226962
Price: 695 GBP
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

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Sold 15 September 2026 · Cleall Antiques

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Description

A Wonderful good size Antique English 19th Century carved wood & gesso gilt Overmantle Mirror, with original foxed glass and backboards.

Measurements`;

1 metre 29 cm wide at bottom

1 metre 15 cm wide in middle

88 cm high

6 cm deep

Date of Manufacture

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

Physical Dimensions

Height

88cm (34.65")

Width

129cm (50.79")

Depth

6cm (2.36")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1226962

Dealers Internal Reference

4950

Dealers Notes

We are offering Pay day offer 15% off one mirror and 20% off the second mirror for a limited time only including Free Delivery within the UK for mirrors over £500.

By appointment only.

Please call Damian on 07831 869955 for any enquires.

Description

A Wonderful good size Antique English 19th Century carved wood & gesso gilt Overmantle Mirror, with original foxed glass and backboards.

Measurements`;

1 metre 29 cm wide at bottom

1 metre 15 cm wide in middle

88 cm high

6 cm deep

Date of Manufacture

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

Physical Dimensions

Height

88cm (34.65")

Width

129cm (50.79")

Depth

6cm (2.36")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1226962

Dealers Internal Ref

4950

About the Dealer

Cleall Antiques

Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2011

Specialist in antique english & french mirrors.

Dealer Profile

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Cleall Antiques

Telephone 07831 869 955

Location

Blakedene
Lyminster Road
Lyminster
Nr Arundel
West Sussex
BN17 7QF
United Kingdom

Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/cleall

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ObjectOvermantel Mirrors
Period19th century
StyleVictorian
MaterialWood, Gesso, Gold Leaf, Glass
ColourGold
MotifsArched top frame, Moulded profile, Flat base with side feet, Gilded finish
SizeH 88 cm (35 in) x W 129 cm (51 in) x D 6 cm (2 in)

FAQs

Designed specifically to sit above fireplace hearths in 19th-century homes, these mirrors feature arched tops and flat bases tailored to mantelpiece dimensions, serving as central decorative elements in Victorian reception rooms.

Frames were typically constructed from softwood or lime wood covered in hand-moulded gesso, finished with leaf gilding, and fitted with silvered or mercury glass mirror plates.

Authentic period examples demonstrate subtle signs of age including light craquelure in the gesso ground, gentle wear to the gold leaf exposing underlying bole, and natural foxing to the original glass.

Positioning the mirror above a living room fireplace or hanging it above a hallway console table adds architectural height, reflects natural light, and creates a focal point within contemporary or eclectic spaces.

Dust the frame gently using a soft, dry brush, avoiding liquids, chemical cleaners, or spraying glass polish directly near the gilding, as moisture can dissolve historic gesso layer structures.