A Wonderful large Antique English 19th Century carved wood & gesso arched top gilt

Overmantle Mirror, with original mirror and backboards.

Measurements:

1 metre 27 cm high

1 metre 7 cm wide

4 cm deep

Physical Dimensions

Height

127cm (50.00")

Width

107cm (42.13")

Depth

4cm (1.57")

Declaration

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

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1234963

Dealers Internal Reference

4961

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 Wonderful large Antique English 19th Century carved wood & gesso arched top gilt

Overmantle Mirror, with original mirror and backboards.

Measurements:

1 metre 27 cm high

1 metre 7 cm wide

4 cm deep

Physical Dimensions

Height

127cm (50.00")

Width

107cm (42.13")

Depth

4cm (1.57")

Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1234963

Dealers Internal Ref

4961

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

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Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing

ObjectOvermantel Mirrors
Period19th century
StyleVictorian
MaterialWood, Gesso, Gold Leaf, Glass
ColourGold
MotifsArched top, Moulded frame, Base corner spurs
SizeH 127 cm (50 in) x W 107 cm (42 in) x D 4 cm (2 in)

FAQs

An overmantel mirror is a decorative wall mirror specifically proportioned to sit directly above a fireplace mantelpiece, popularised in the 18th and 19th centuries to reflect natural light and enhance room proportions.

Traditional 19th-century gilt frames were constructed from carved timber coated with gesso, a smooth mixture of chalk and size glue, which was then decorated with thin gold leaf applied using water or oil gilding techniques.

Authentic antique gilt mirrors often feature hand-carved wood bases under worn gesso, red or grey clay bole visible where the gilding has rubbed away, and period glass displaying mild foxing or subtle surface inconsistencies.

Positioning an antique arched gilt mirror above a chimney piece or contemporary console table creates an architectural focal point by pairing historic metallic texture with modern furnishings.

Dust the gilt frame gently using a soft feather duster or dry camel-hair brush, avoiding water, chemical cleaners, or damp cloths which can dissolve the water-soluble gesso base layer and lift the gold leaf.