Name: A Delightful Good Size Antique English 19th Century Carved Wood & Gesso Arched Top Gilt Ribbed Framed Overmantle Mirror,
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1232574
Price: 495 GBP
Availability: InStock

19th century

For Sale by Cleall Antiques

Description

A Delightful good size Antique English 19th Century carved wood & gesso arched top gilt ribbed framed Overmantle Mirror,

and backboards.

Measurements:

50 cm high

86 cm wide

5 cm deep

Physical Dimensions

Height

50cm (19.69")

Width

86cm (33.86")

Depth

5cm (1.97")

Declaration

Cleall Antiques has dated this Gilt Arched Overmantel Mirror to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1232574

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 Delightful good size Antique English 19th Century carved wood & gesso arched top gilt ribbed framed Overmantle Mirror,

and backboards.

Measurements:

50 cm high

86 cm wide

5 cm deep

Physical Dimensions

Height

50cm (19.69")

Width

86cm (33.86")

Depth

5cm (1.97")

Date of Manufacture

Cleall Antiques has dated this Gilt Arched Overmantel Mirror to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1232574

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

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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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A Delightful good size Antique English 19th Century carved wood & gesso arched top gilt ribbed framed Overmantle Mirror,

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An overmantel mirror is a wide wall mirror designed specifically to sit directly above a fireplace mantelpiece, originating in the 17th century and gaining immense popularity during the Victorian era to reflect light across grand reception rooms.

Nineteenth-century mirrors were typically constructed from carved timber bases covered with gessoa smooth mixture of chalk and gluewhich was then detailed with intricate mouldings and finished with hand-applied gold leaf or gilded paint.

Authentic antique gilt mirrors often show signs of natural aging, including subtle cracking or crazing in the gesso, gentle wear on the gold leaf revealing the underlying wood or bole, and foxing or silvering degradation on the glass plate.

Position the mirror above a contemporary or traditional fireplace to act as a focal point, pairing the warm metallic frame with minimalist neutral walls, structured ceramic vases, or clean-lined modern art.

Dust the gilded frame gently using a soft, dry camel-hair brush or microfibre feather duster, avoiding moisture, liquid cleaners, or chemical solvents that could dissolve the gesso substrate or strip the delicate gold leaf.