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Antique Large 19th Century Gilt Overmantle Wall Mirror – Quality
For sale by Prior and Willis
for sale €2,043     $2,217
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Antique Large 19th Century Gilt Overmantle Wall Mirror – Quality

19th century
For Sale by Prior and Willis
Description

Antique Large 19th Century Quality Overmantel Wall Mirror – Gilt Statement Piece

This large 19th-century antique overmantel wall mirror is a quality example, featuring an elegant gilt frame and aged original mirror glass. Displaying attractive age, colour and patina, it combines traditional craftsmanship with authentic period character.

Suitable for hanging above a fireplace, console table or sideboard, this antique wall mirror also works well in a hallway, living room, dining room, bedroom or entrance hall. Its classic proportions and gilt finish complement traditional, Georgian, Victorian, French, country house and eclectic interiors.

Features

Authentic 19th-century antique overmantel mirror

Elegant gilt frame

Large overmantel or wall mirror

Original mirror plate

Fine-quality traditional craftsmanship

Structurally sound with no loose joints

Condition

Presented in good antique condition, displaying attractive age, colour and patina. The frame has historic knocks, marks, cracks, minor losses, refinishing, sympathetic touch-ups and age-related repairs consistent with genuine period furniture.

The original mirror glass displays light to medium oxidation, speckles, blotches, sparkles, shadowing, scratches and other age-related imperfections, reflecting its age and originality.

No woodworm

Dimensions

Overall

Height: 130cm

Width: 100cm

Depth: 6cm

Visible Mirror Plate

Height: 108cm

Width: 77cm

Additional Information

Stock Number: 8947

Includes a 30-day no-quibble money-back guarantee

Competitive UK and international door-to-door shipping available

Professionally packed to help ensure safe delivery

This large 19th-century antique overmantel wall mirror offers quality craftsmanship, elegant proportions and authentic period character, making it suitable for use above a mantelpiece or as a decorative wall mirror in a wide range of interiors.

Declaration

Prior and Willis has dated this Gilt Overmantel Wall Mirror to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1227070
Dealers Internal Reference
8947
Dealers Notes

****call +44 7866 705199, email mark@priorandwillis.co.uk, or visit our website priorandwillisantiques.co.uk****

Description
Antique Large 19th Century Quality Overmantel Wall Mirror – Gilt Statement Piece
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This large 19th-century antique overmantel wall mirror is a quality example, featuring an elegant gilt frame and aged original mirror glass.
Prior and Willis

Displaying attractive age, colour and patina, it combines traditional craftsmanship with authentic period character.

fig 1. A large rectangular gilt-framed wall mirror featuring rounded top corners and a beaded inner border.
fig 1. Antique Large 19th Century Gilt Overmantle Wall Mirror – Quality

Suitable for hanging above a fireplace, console table or sideboard, this antique wall mirror also works well in a hallway, living room, dining room, bedroom or entrance hall. Its classic proportions and gilt finish complement traditional, Georgian, Victorian, French, country house and eclectic interiors.

fig 2. A large rectangular gilt-framed wall mirror featuring rounded top corners and a beaded inner border.
fig 2. Antique Large 19th Century Gilt Overmantle Wall Mirror – Quality

Features

Authentic 19th-century antique overmantel mirror

Elegant gilt frame

Large overmantel or wall mirror

Original mirror plate

Fine-quality traditional craftsmanship

Structurally sound with no loose joints

fig 3. A large rectangular gilt-framed wall mirror featuring rounded top corners and a beaded inner border.
fig 3. Antique Large 19th Century Gilt Overmantle Wall Mirror – Quality

Condition

Presented in good antique condition, displaying attractive age, colour and patina. The frame has historic knocks, marks, cracks, minor losses, refinishing, sympathetic touch-ups and age-related repairs consistent with genuine period furniture.

fig 4. A large rectangular gilt-framed wall mirror featuring rounded top corners and a beaded inner border.
fig 4. Antique Large 19th Century Gilt Overmantle Wall Mirror – Quality

The original mirror glass displays light to medium oxidation, speckles, blotches, sparkles, shadowing, scratches and other age-related imperfections, reflecting its age and originality.

No woodworm

Dimensions

fig 5. A large rectangular gilt-framed wall mirror featuring rounded top corners and a beaded inner border.
fig 5. Antique Large 19th Century Gilt Overmantle Wall Mirror – Quality

Overall

Height: 130cm

Width: 100cm

Depth: 6cm

Visible Mirror Plate

Height: 108cm

Width: 77cm

Additional Information

Stock Number: 8947

Includes a 30-day no-quibble money-back guarantee

Competitive UK and international door-to-door shipping available

fig 6. A large rectangular gilt-framed wall mirror featuring rounded top corners and a beaded inner border.
fig 6. Antique Large 19th Century Gilt Overmantle Wall Mirror – Quality

Professionally packed to help ensure safe delivery

This large 19th-century antique overmantel wall mirror offers quality craftsmanship, elegant proportions and authentic period character, making it suitable for use above a mantelpiece or as a decorative wall mirror in a wide range of interiors.

Date of Manufacture

Prior and Willis has dated this Gilt Overmantel Wall Mirror to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1227070
Dealers Internal Ref
8947
Prior and Willis
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2015
Dealer Profile

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Telephone 07866 705199
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Kings Lynn
Norfolk
United Kingdom
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Verified Since Jan 2015
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  • ObjectWall Mirrors
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Louis Philippe
  • MaterialWood, Gesso, Gold Leaf, Mirror Glass
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsBeaded border, Rounded upper corners, Moulded frame, Gilded finish

This large 19th-century French Louis Philippe style overmantel wall mirror has a wooden frame coated in gesso and gold leaf, creating a gold finish with a beaded inner border, rounded upper corners, and a moulded frame. The original mirror glass shows light to medium oxidation, speckles, blotches, sparkles, shadowing, and scratches, while the frame displays historic knocks, marks, cracks, minor losses, refinishing, touch-ups, and age-related repairs. Measuring 130 cm high by 100 cm wide with a 6 cm depth, the mirror is designed for hanging above a mantelpiece, console table, or sideboard, and fits well in a hallway, living room, dining room, bedroom, or entrance hall to complement traditional, Georgian, Victorian, French, country house, and eclectic interiors.

FAQs

During the nineteenth century, overmantel mirrors became central architectural features in European homes. Designed to sit above fireplace mantels, they reflected candlelight and daylight to increase illumination within reception rooms while showcasing refined moulding techniques.

Traditional gilt mirrors feature a pine or hardwood backing frame covered in gessoa smooth plaster mixtureand detailed moulding. Thin sheets of gold leaf are applied over a bole clay base, while silvered or mercury glass forms the reflective mirror plate.

Authentic period pieces exhibit subtle signs of age, including soft wear to the gilding where the underlying clay bole shows through, gentle foxing on the glass plate, and hand-cut timber backing boards fastened with original nails.

Positioning a gilt mirror above a clean-lined fireplace mantel or minimalist credenza creates a balanced contrast between traditional craftsmanship and contemporary interior design. The reflective surface introduces depth and warmth into neutral colour schemes.

Dust the frame gently using a soft, dry feather duster or dry microfibre cloth. Water, solvent cleaners, and damp cloths must be avoided on gilded gesso, as moisture dissolves the water-gilding glue and damages the gold leaf surface.
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