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Victorian Walnut Overmantle
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Victorian Walnut Overmantle

19th century
For Sale by Salt Antiques
Description

A lovely Victorian inlaid burr walnut overmantle in good condition .

Please email or phone if you require further information we will be happy to help .

Physical Dimensions
Height
68cm (26.77")
Width
107cm (42.13")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Declaration

Salt Antiques has dated this Victorian Walnut Overmantel Mirror to the Victorian era.

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SA1231325
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Description
A lovely Victorian inlaid burr walnut overmantle in good condition .

Please email or phone if you require further information we will be happy to help .

Height
68cm (26.77")
Width
107cm (42.13")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Date of Manufacture

Salt Antiques has dated this Victorian Walnut Overmantel Mirror to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1231325
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Archive I A Victorian burr walnut overmantel mirror featuring a curved arched top frame resting on flat moulding blocks.

Victorian Walnut Overmantle

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A Victorian burr walnut overmantel mirror featuring a curved arched top frame resting on flat moulding blocks.
VICTORIAN WALNUT OVERMANTLE
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A Victorian burr walnut overmantel mirror featuring a curved arched top frame resting on flat moulding blocks.
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  • ObjectOvermantel Mirrors
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialBurr Walnut, Walnut Veneer, Mirror Glass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsArched frame, Burr walnut veneer, Moulded base blocks
  • SizeH 68 cm (27 in) x W 107 cm (42 in) x D 5 cm (2 in)

This Victorian overmantel mirror comes in warm brown burr walnut veneer with a distinct arched top frame that rests upon flat moulded base blocks. The burr timber displays rich natural figuring across the wooden surface, complemented by clear mirror glass and simple linear edge mouldings. The structure measures 68 cm high, 107 cm wide, and 5 cm deep. Suitable for placement above a fireplace mantel in a traditional sitting room or living space, the mirror reflects light and adds a classic focal point to the wall. The piece suits country house and period interior schemes, integrating easily with traditional wooden furniture and classic room layouts.

FAQs

A Victorian overmantel mirror is a large, decorative wall mirror specifically designed to sit above a fireplace mantelpiece, popularised during the 19th century to reflect light and expand the visual space of living rooms.

These mirrors were typically constructed using solid hardwood frames such as walnut, mahogany, or giltwood, often overlaid with decorative figured veneers like burr walnut, featuring silvered mirror plate glass.

Authentic pieces generally display hand-cut joinery, original wooden backing boards held by square-headed nails, natural foxing on the glass plate, and genuine grain patterns in the burr veneer.

Position the mirror centrally above a living room fireplace or a hallway console table to create an architectural focal point that pairs traditional timber warmth with contemporary furnishings.

Dust the wooden frame regularly with a soft microfibre cloth and nourish the timber with a natural beeswax polish, avoiding ammonia-based glass cleaners that could seep into the veneer or damage the silvering.
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