Victorian Gilt Overmantel Mirror 19th Century

Name: Good Victorian Over Mantel Mirror.
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1231243
Price: 575 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectMirrors
Period19th century
StyleVictorian
MaterialGiltwood, Gesso, Glass
ColourGold
MotifsAcanthus leaf cresting, Arched frame, Base scroll spurs, Beaded moulding
SizeH 146 cm (57 in) x W 128 cm (50 in) x D 7 cm (3 in)

This Victorian over mantel mirror dates from 1870 and displays an arched frame finished in gold. The piece uses giltwood, gesso, and glass, and carries an acanthus leaf cresting at the top, a beaded moulding running along the inner edge, and ornate scroll spurs at the base. The original glass shows mottling and the piece remains unrestored, bearing the signs of age in its surface and construction. The overall dimensions measure 146 cm high, 128 cm wide, and 7 cm deep. In a home today, placement works directly above a living room fireplace or mantel to reflect natural light and create a sense of scale in the space. The proportions also suit a grand hallway or bedroom as a dressing glass, adding traditional character to domestic interiors.

FAQs

Overmantel mirrors from the Victorian era were designed specifically to rest above a fireplace hearth, featuring curved arches, ornate cresting, and gilded frames to reflect light across grand reception rooms.

These mirrors were typically built with a wooden core coated in gesso before gold leaf application, holding hand-cut silvered glass backed by solid timber boards.

Authentic period pieces feature hand-carved details or molded gesso over softwood frames, original wood panelling on the reverse, wire-drawn nails, and subtle oxidisation within the glass plate.

Position the mirror centrally above a living room fireplace, a dining room credenza, or directly on a hall console to create a focal point that enhances natural light.

Dust the gilded frame gently using a soft, dry feather duster or brush, avoiding all chemical cleaners, liquids, or abrasive cloths that can dissolve delicate gold leaf.

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Good Victorian Over Mantel Mirror.