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Large and Good Regency Giltwood Overmantle Mirror C. 1830
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Large and Good Regency Giltwood Overmantle Mirror C. 1830

19th century
Sold 4 October 2026 · Webberley Antiques
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A large and fine quality late Regency over mantle mirror.

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The triple panel main frame with four fluted Corinthian columns adorned with crossed ribbons and supporting the upper deeply reeded banded frieze interspersed with carved roundels.

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The central panel with arched mirror pediment with beaded edge over egg and dart carved border.

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The plinth with beaded border interspersed with carved roundels.

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The mirror plate is early and possibly original with a very good and deep reflection and a couple of tiny freckles consistent with age.

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This is beautiful large and high quality mirror frame in excellent original condition, carved by hand in c. 1830, and retaining the original boarded back.

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Dimensions are:

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46 inches wide x 32.5 inches high and 3 inches deep (all max)

Date of Manufacture

Webberley Antiques has dated this Regency Giltwood Overmantel Mirror to the 19th Century.

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A large and fine quality late Regency over mantle mirror.
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The triple panel main frame with four fluted Corinthian columns adorned with crossed ribbons and supporting the upper deeply reeded banded frieze interspersed with carved roundels.
Webberley Antiques

The central panel with arched mirror pediment with beaded edge over egg and dart carved border.

The plinth with beaded border interspersed with carved roundels.

The mirror plate is early and possibly original with a very good and deep reflection and a couple of tiny freckles consistent with age.

This is beautiful large and high quality mirror frame in excellent original condition, carved by hand in c. 1830, and retaining the original boarded back.

Dimensions are:

46 inches wide x 32.5 inches high and 3 inches deep (all max)

Date of Manufacture

Webberley Antiques has dated this Regency Giltwood Overmantel Mirror to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1232847
Webberley Antiques
Webberley Antiques
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Specialists in 18th century and earlier furniture for more than 45 years

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A large Regency giltwood overmantel mirror featuring a three-panel design with an arched central top and reeded side columns.
Large and Good Regency Giltwood Overmantle Mirror c. 1830
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A large Regency giltwood overmantel mirror featuring a three-panel design with an arched central top and reeded side columns.
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  • ObjectOvermantel Mirrors
  • Period19th century
  • StyleRegency
  • MaterialGiltwood, Glass, Gesso
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsReeded columns, Arched centre, Three-panel design, Leaf capitals

This Regency overmantle mirror dates from c. 1830 and follows the Regency style, executed in giltwood and gesso with a gold finish. The triple-panel frame incorporates four fluted Corinthian columns adorned with crossed ribbons, supporting an upper deeply reeded banded frieze interspersed with carved roundels, a beaded edge, an egg and dart carved border, and an arched central top with early glass plates retaining original wooden backing boards. The dimensions are 117 cm wide by 83 cm high and 8 cm deep. Suitable for positioning above a mantelpiece in a principal reception room or living space, the mirror functions practically to reflect light and visually expand the room dimensions while contributing a formal architectural presence. The reflective glass shows minimal age-related wear including tiny freckles, and the hand-carved elements display crisp definition across the gilded surfaces.

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Originating in early 19th-century Britain, Regency overmantel mirrors were designed specifically to sit above fireplace mantels. Characterised by classical proportions, gilding, and architectural elements like reeded pilasters or pediments, they often feature multi-panel mirror plate configurations.

These mirrors were constructed with a pine or oak wooden core covered in gesso and overlaid with gold leaf using water gilding or oil gilding techniques. Original glass plates were either silvered mercury glass or early float glass backed with wooden panels.

Authentic period mirrors feature hand-carved wood beneath the gesso, hand-planed backing boards, square-headed or handmade nails, and slight distress or oxidisation to the gold leaf and glass silvering. Modern reproductions usually rely on cast resin, uniform spray gilding, and modern particle board backings.

Position the mirror directly above a chimney breast to anchor a living room or drawing room. The warm gold tone and classic proportions balance both traditional period schemes and modern minimalist spaces by creating depth and reflecting natural light.

Dust the frame regularly with a dry, soft brush or feather duster. Never use water, liquid cleaners, or spray polish on giltwood, as moisture dissolves water gilding and damages gesso; clean the glass glass carefully with a slightly damp cloth without touching the gilt frame.
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