Gilt Hourglass Overmantel Mirror 19th Century

Name: An Exceptional Large Antique English 19thc Gilt Hour Glass Ribbed Framed Overmantle Mirror.
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1227403
Price: 995 GBP
Availability: InStock

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West Sussex
BN17 7QF
United Kingdom

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An Exceptional large Antique English 19thC gilt hour glass ribbed framed Overmantle Mirror.

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ObjectOvermantel Mirrors
Period19th century
StyleVictorian
MaterialGiltwood, Glass, Gold Leaf, Gesso
ColourGold
MotifsHourglass profile, Rope-twist moulding, Scroll feet, Arched top
SizeH 134 cm (53 in) x W 124 cm (49 in) x D 6 cm (2 in)

This Victorian overmantel mirror dates from 1870 and follows an English country house style. The piece uses giltwood, glass, gold leaf, and gesso materials with a gold finish, featuring an hourglass profile, an arched top, rope-twist moulding, and ornate carved scroll base corners. The frame contains the original mirror plate and backboards, displaying a ribbed design along the vertical members. It measures 134 cm high, 124 cm wide, and 6 cm deep. Place the mirror directly above the mantel in a living room, drawing room, or hallway to reflect natural light and create a sense of space. The substantial proportions and gilded finish suit traditional or eclectic interior schemes where period architectural details provide a focal point.

FAQs

An overmantel mirror from this period features a curved or gently tapered hourglass silhouette created to sit directly above a fireplace mantelpiece, typically framed in carved giltwood.

These mirror frames were traditionally constructed from softwood or lime wood, coated in gesso plaster, and finished with thin layers of gold leaf gilding over silvered glass.

Authentic period examples display hand-carved wooden joinery behind the gesso, natural rubbing on high points showing underlying clay bole, and gentle atmospheric foxing on the glass.

Positioning the mirror above a mantelpiece or mounting it above a hallway console table creates a central focal point while bouncing light across the interior.

Dust the frame lightly using a dry, soft-bristled brush, taking care to avoid water or commercial chemical polishes which can dissolve gesso and gold leaf.

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An Exceptional Large Antique English 19thc Gilt Hour Glass Ribbed Framed Overmantle Mirror.

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