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A Victorian Gilded Gesso Over Mantle Mirror
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A Victorian Gilded Gesso Over Mantle Mirror

19th century
Description

A nice Victorian gilded gesso overmantle mirror, the 3 mirror plates are in good condition,these strange marks showing on the right end mirror are from another item inadvertently captured in these photos ,

Circa 1850

DIMENSIONS

WIDTH 141 CMS

HEIGHT 89 CMS

DEPTH 12 CMS

Date of Manufacture

Wickersley Antiques has dated this Victorian Gilded Overmantel Mirror to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Check ID 09605128
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques Date19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 155-210 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 19TH CENTURY:
Cornice set with spherules: classic architectural moulding from the early 19th century.
Tripartite plate design: standard construction before large single glass sheets became economical.
Fluted side columns with Corinthian capitals: neoclassical ornament popular throughout the period.
Hairline shrinkage lines in the composition base: natural movement in early gesso.

This is an independent date and photo anotation report compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
89cm (35.04")
Width
141cm (55.51")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Reference Numbers
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SA1229304
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Wickersley Antiques are members of The London and Provincial Antique Dealers Association.

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Most items can be viewed at the antique centres I sell from. But please contact before travelling as not all my stock is at these centres Delivery can be arranged where necessary.

Please contact me for a quote. Alternatively, items can be collected by the customer. Refunds are offered

within 14 days of delivery if you are not entirely satisfied with your purchase, less the cost of delivery, and returning the item with our transport. Payment can be made via most bank debit cards, by cheque or bank transfer Thank you for viewing a small selection of my stock.

please do not hesitate to contact me if you require any further information. on mobile 07802 196675, or if no answer my home number is 0114 2851486 Sheffield

Description
A nice Victorian gilded gesso overmantle mirror, the 3 mirror plates are in good condition,these strange marks showing on the right end mirror are from another item inadvertently captured in these photos ,

Circa 1850

DIMENSIONS

WIDTH 141 CMS

HEIGHT 89 CMS

DEPTH 12 CMS

Date of Manufacture

Wickersley Antiques has dated this Victorian Gilded Overmantel Mirror to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Report ID 09605128
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques dating19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 155-210 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 19th Century:
Cornice set with spherules: classic architectural moulding from the early 19th century.
Tripartite plate design: standard construction before large single glass sheets became economical.
Fluted side columns with Corinthian capitals: neoclassical ornament popular throughout the period.
Hairline shrinkage lines in the composition base: natural movement in early gesso.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
89cm (35.04")
Width
141cm (55.51")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1229304
Wickersley Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2011
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Trade Associations

Wickersley Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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Archive I A Victorian gilded gesso overmantel mirror featuring a classical relief frieze above three mirror plates framed by fluted Corinthian columns.

A Victorian Gilded Gesso Over Mantle Mirror

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Caenby Corner
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Lincolnshire
DN21 5TJ
United Kingdom
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A Victorian gilded gesso overmantel mirror featuring a classical relief frieze above three mirror plates framed by fluted Corinthian columns.
A Victorian gilded gesso over mantle mirror
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A Victorian gilded gesso overmantel mirror featuring a classical relief frieze above three mirror plates framed by fluted Corinthian columns.
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Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectOvermantel Mirrors
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialGesso, Wood, Glass, Gold Leaf
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsClassical relief frieze, Fluted Corinthian columns, Tripartite mirror plates, Spherical studs
  • SizeH 89 cm (35 in) x W 141 cm (56 in) x D 12 cm (5 in)

This Victorian overmantel mirror dates from the nineteenth century and is constructed from wood, gesso, and glass with a bright gold leaf finish. The rectangular frame holds three mirror plates beneath a classical relief frieze depicting figures, chariots, and flying angels, all bordered by spherical studs along the top moulding and fluted Corinthian columns on each side. The gold surfaces show minor age wear, while the surrounding red patterned fabric reflects in the glass panels. Measuring 89 cm high, 141 cm wide, and 12 cm deep, the piece mounts directly to a wall above a fireplace mantel in a formal living room or dining room to bring a grand Regency style and reflected light to the interior space.

FAQs

A Victorian gilded overmantel mirror is a wide, horizontally oriented mirror designed specifically to sit directly above a fireplace mantelpiece. Popular during the nineteenth century, these mirrors frequently incorporated Classical Revival elements, including Moulded gesso relief panels, fluted columns, and gold leaf finishing to reflect light throughout the room.

Gilt gesso frames are typically constructed using a wooden core coated in gesso, which is a mixture of chalk and binder. Intricate ornamental details such as friezes, leaves, and beadwork are moulded from composition or carved into the gesso, which is subsequently finished with gold leaf application or bronze powders.

Authentic nineteenth-century pieces display natural age signs, such as light foxing or oxidisation to the glass plate silvering, minor cracking in the gesso (known as craquelure), and dark wood or zinc backing boards attached with original iron nails. The gilding will often show subtle wear on high points, revealing the reddish-clay bole underneath.

Mount the mirror directly above a living room fireplace or a hallway console table to anchor the space. Pairing architectural gilded frames with neutral modern paint palettes creates a deliberate juxtaposition between nineteenth-century detail and contemporary design.

Dust the frame regularly using a dry, soft-bristled brush or microfiber cloth to avoid snagging delicate gesso details. Never apply water, liquid glass cleaners, or abrasive chemical solvents directly to the gilded surface, as moisture dissolves the underlying glue and removes the gold leaf.
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