Name: A Stunning Large Antique English 19th Century Carved Wood & Gesso Gilt Rope Twist Framed Overmantle Mirror.
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1233598
Price: 1595 GBP
Availability: InStock

19th century

For Sale by Cleall Antiques

Description

A Stunning large Antique English 19th Century carved wood & gesso gilt rope twist framed Overmantle Mirror with original mirror

and backboards.

Measurements:

1 metre 46 cm high

1 metre 37 cm wide at bottom

1 metre 17 cm wide in middle

7 cm deep at bottom

6 cm deep in middle

Physical Dimensions

Height

146cm (57.48")

Width

137cm (53.94")

Depth

7cm (2.76")

Declaration

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

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1233598

Dealers Internal Reference

4958

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 Stunning large Antique English 19th Century carved wood & gesso gilt rope twist framed Overmantle Mirror with original mirror

and backboards.

Measurements:

1 metre 46 cm high

1 metre 37 cm wide at bottom

1 metre 17 cm wide in middle

7 cm deep at bottom

6 cm deep in middle

Physical Dimensions

Height

146cm (57.48")

Width

137cm (53.94")

Depth

7cm (2.76")

Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1233598

Dealers Internal Ref

4958

About the Dealer

Cleall Antiques

Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2011

Specialist in antique english & french mirrors.

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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

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An overmantel mirror, historically referred to as a chimney glass, is a wide mirror designed specifically to sit directly above a fireplace mantelpiece. Popularised in the 18th and 19th centuries, these mirrors were engineered to reflect candlelight and daylight, brightening grand reception rooms.

Nineteenth-century overmantel mirrors typically feature a carved wooden frame covered with a composition layer called gesso, which was sculpted before water gilding with gold leaf was applied. The reverse is traditionally backed with timber pine boards to support the heavy mirror glass.

Authentic period pieces feature carved pine or lime wood bases, multi-panelled timber backs, and subtle wear to the gilding showing reddish bole clay beneath. The glass often exhibits light foxing, mercury mirroring, or slight distortions not found in modern reproductions.

Positioning a large gilt mirror above a clean-lined modern fireplace or leaning it against a feature wall creates a focal point that balances historic architectural detail with contemporary minimalism. The warm tone of gold leaf adds texture and depth to neutral colour schemes.

Dust the frame gently with a soft, dry brush or feather duster, avoiding water or liquid cleaners which dissolve traditional water gilding and soften gesso. Glass should be cleaned carefully using a damp microfibre cloth without spraying moisture near the gilded edge.