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Victorian Gilt Arch Top Overmantle Mirror
Lorna Byskou
for sale €1,814     $1,969
£1,550
Lorna Byskou

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Victorian Gilt Arch Top Overmantle Mirror

19th century
For Sale by Lorna Byskou
Description

Victorian gilt arch top overmantle. The mercury mirror plate has some areas of deterioration, as can be seen in the images.

Height: 98 cm

Width at Base: 129 cm

Width of Frame: 110 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
98cm (38.58")
Width
129cm (50.79")
Depth
7.5cm (2.95")
Declaration

Lorna Byskou has dated this Victorian Gilt Overmantel Mirror to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1229007
Dealers Notes

We have been trading for over thirty five years, specialising in 19th century decorative gilt mirrors and furniture. Items can be viewed, by appointment, at our shop in Brasted, Kent, TN16 1JA. All our deliveries are made using a carrier that specialises in handling antiques and fine art, please contact us for further information.

Description
Victorian gilt arch top overmantle. The mercury mirror plate has some areas of deterioration, as can be seen in the images.

Height: 98 cm

Width at Base: 129 cm

Width of Frame: 110 cm

Height
98cm (38.58")
Width
129cm (50.79")
Depth
7.5cm (2.95")
Date of Manufacture

Lorna Byskou has dated this Victorian Gilt Overmantel Mirror to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1229007
Lorna Byskou
Lorna Byskou
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2012

Specialising in 19th century decorative gilt mirrors and furniture.

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Lorna Byskou Profile Page

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A Victorian giltwood overmantel mirror with an arched frame, central acanthus leaf cresting, twisted rope moulding, and scrolling side brackets.
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Victorian Gilt Arch Top Overmantle Mirror

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A Victorian giltwood overmantel mirror with an arched frame, central acanthus leaf cresting, twisted rope moulding, and scrolling side brackets.
Victorian Gilt Arch Top Overmantle Mirror
Ref: SA1229007
A Victorian giltwood overmantel mirror with an arched frame, central acanthus leaf cresting, twisted rope moulding, and scrolling side brackets.
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A Victorian overmantel mirror is a decorative mirror designed specifically to sit directly above a fireplace mantelpiece, typically featuring an arched frame, flat base, ornate cresting, and gilt finishing popular during the nineteenth century.

These mirrors were constructed from carved pine or lime wood, layered with gesso, and finished with gold leaf gilding, enclosing silvered or mercury glass plates.

Authentic nineteenth-century pieces display age-appropriate wear revealing red or yellow bole beneath the gilding, original timber plank backings, hand-cast plaster or gesso details, and subtle oxidisation to the mirror glass.

Position the mirror above a living room fireplace or a grand hallway console table to anchor the space, reflect light, and provide a historical focal point against neutral modern walls.

Dust the gilt frame gently using a soft, dry camel-hair brush or feather duster, avoiding liquids, sprays, or damp cloths that can dissolve gesso and strip gold leaf.
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