Name: A Superb Large Antique English 19th Century Carved Wood & Gesso Painted Ribbed Framed Shaped Top Mirror.
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1232567
Price: 1995 GBP
Availability: InStock

19th century

For Sale by Cleall Antiques

Description

A Superb large Antique English 19th Century carved wood & gesso painted ribbed framed shaped top Mirror,

Measurements:

186 cm high

1 metre 45 cm wide at bottom

134cm wide at top

6 cm deep

Physical Dimensions

Height

186cm (73.23")

Width

134cm (52.76")

Depth

6cm (2.36")

Declaration

Cleall Antiques has dated this Antique Gilt Overmantel Mirror to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1232567

Dealers Internal Reference

4955

Dealers Notes

We are currently offering our customers at Selling Antiques 15% discount for any of our beautiful mirrors over £500 with free delivery within the UK except Ireland and Scotland.

By appointment only.

Please call Damian on 07831 869955 for any enquires.

Description

A Superb large Antique English 19th Century carved wood & gesso painted ribbed framed shaped top Mirror,

Measurements:

186 cm high

1 metre 45 cm wide at bottom

134cm wide at top

6 cm deep

Physical Dimensions

Height

186cm (73.23")

Width

134cm (52.76")

Depth

6cm (2.36")

Date of Manufacture

Cleall Antiques has dated this Antique Gilt Overmantel Mirror to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1232567

Dealers Internal Ref

4955

About the Dealer

Cleall Antiques

Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2011

Specialist in antique english & french mirrors.

Dealer Profile

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Cleall Antiques

Telephone 07831 869 955

Location

Blakedene
Lyminster Road
Lyminster
Nr Arundel
West Sussex
BN17 7QF
United Kingdom

Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/cleall

Verified Since Jun 2011

Items For Sale 190

Items Sold 3,557

Cleall Antiques

Verified Since Jun 2011

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Location: Blakedene, Lyminster Road, Lyminster, Nr Arundel, West Sussex, BN17 7QF, United Kingdom

Profile: sellingantiques.co.uk/cleall

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Designed during the Victorian and 19th-century periods, overmantel mirrors typically feature an arched or shaped top with a flat base intended to sit flush against a fireplace mantelpiece. They frequently display gilded finishes, ribbed mouldings, and decorative carved gesso flourishes along the frame.

Traditional 19th-century mirror frames were constructed from carved wood coated with a plaster-like gesso layer before gold leaf or gilded paint was applied. The reflective glass was silvered, often resulting in subtle speckling or foxing over time.

Authentic pieces typically exhibit original wood backing boards, hand-cut joints, and slight foxing or oxidisation on the mirror glass. Look for natural wear on the gesso layer where the underlying red or dark clay base shows through the gilded surface.

A large gilt mirror can serve as a focal point when mounted above a chimney breast, positioned in a hallway, or leaned securely against a wall in a living area. The warm metallic tones pair well with contemporary neutral palettes or dark paint colours.

Clean the frame gently with a soft, dry microfibre cloth or feather duster, avoiding water or chemical sprays that can dissolve gesso or strip gold leaf. Clean the mirror glass carefully using a soft cloth dampened with water, taking care not to let moisture seep into the edge of the frame.