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Large Crested Gilt Overmantel Mirror C1880
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Large Crested Gilt Overmantel Mirror C1880

19th century
Description

A very fine and well proportioned antique giltwood overmantel mirror dating from 1880.

Retaining it's original gold leaf water gilding, which has a lovely mellow look.

Original mirror plate with attractive, light overall foxing.

Original backing boards and hanging plates.

145cm tall (top of cresting).

126cm max width at base.

105cm main frame width.

Physical Dimensions
Height
145cm (57.09")
Width
126cm (49.61")
Declaration

Fine Antique Mirrors has dated this Gilt Crested Overmantel Mirror to the 1880s.

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SA1229800
Description
A very fine and well proportioned antique giltwood overmantel mirror dating from 1880.

Retaining it's original gold leaf water gilding, which has a lovely mellow look.

Original mirror plate with attractive, light overall foxing.

Original backing boards and hanging plates.

145cm tall (top of cresting).

126cm max width at base.

105cm main frame width.

Height
145cm (57.09")
Width
126cm (49.61")
Date of Manufacture

Fine Antique Mirrors has dated this Gilt Crested Overmantel Mirror to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1229800
Fine Antique Mirrors
Fine Antique Mirrors
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2022

Specializing in antique 18th/19th century gilt mirrors. Gilding restoration undertaken.

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An arched Victorian overmantel mirror with a gilded finish, decorated with a central carved shell crest and scrolled side feet.
Large Crested Gilt Overmantel Mirror c1880
Ref: SA1229800
An arched Victorian overmantel mirror with a gilded finish, decorated with a central carved shell crest and scrolled side feet.
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An overmantel mirror is a broad wall mirror designed specifically to hang or sit directly above a fireplace mantelpiece. Popularised during the 18th and 19th centuries, these mirrors served to reflect ambient light across reception rooms while framing the fireplace as an architectural focal point.

Victorian gilt mirrors were typically constructed from pine or lime wood frames, dressed with moulded composition or plaster detail, and finished with gold leaf applied using water-gilding or oil-gilding techniques. The mirrored surface traditionally featured silvered or mercurial plate glass.

Authentic 19th-century pieces often display hand-carved wooden substructures beneath plaster moulding, fine cracking known as craquelure in the gilded surface, and areas where red bole undercoating shows through worn gilding. Original backboards generally consist of hand-sawn timber planks, and glass panes may show minor oxidation.

Position the mirror centrally above a fireplace hearth or atop a hallway console table to enhance ceiling height and light reflection. Pairing a gilded decorative frame with neutral wall paint or rich heritage shades creates a balanced contrast between historic details and contemporary furnishings.

Dust the ornate moulding gently using a soft, dry artist brush or feather duster, avoiding liquid cleaners which can dissolve historic water-gilding. Clean the glass pane by spraying ammonia-free glass cleaner onto a microfibre cloth rather than applying liquids directly to the frame edge.
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