Sold: A Delightful Large Antique English 19th Century Arched Top

Name: A Delightful Large Antique English 19th Century Arched Top Gilt Overmantle Mirror.
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1236187
Price: 1595 GBP
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ObjectOvermantel Mirrors
Period19th century
StyleVictorian
MaterialGiltwood, Gesso, Glass
ColourGold
MotifsArched top frame, Beaded moulding, Base side feet
SizeH 135 cm (53 in) x W 136 cm (54 in) x D 7 cm (3 in)

This large nineteenth-century Victorian overmantel mirror is a classic English country house piece dating from 1860. The structure comprises carved wood and gesso finished in a faded gold colour, incorporating an arched top frame detailed with decorative beaded moulding. At the base, projecting side feet support the frame, which holds the original glass mirror plate and timber backboards. Dimensions are 135 cm high, 136 cm wide, and 7 cm deep. Position this impressive mirror traditionally above a fireplace mantel in a reception room or living space, or mount it on a principal wall in an entrance hall to enhance natural light and amplify spatial depth. The traditional proportions and period details complement both period interiors and eclectic contemporary schemes, serving as a striking focal point.

FAQs

An arched overmantel mirror is a wide, flat-bottomed mirror with a curved top rail designed to sit directly above a fireplace mantelpiece. Popularised in 19th-century British and French architecture, these mirrors reflected light from candles and chandeliers across grand reception rooms.

Traditional 19th-century gilt mirrors were constructed using pine or oak frames coated with layers of gesso plaster. Intricate detail work was sculpted or molded in plaster before gold leaf was applied using water or oil gilding techniques over silvered glass plates.

Authentic 19th-century mirrors typically feature visible wooden backboards held by antique nails, natural wear to the gold leaf revealing red or yellow bole clay beneath, and minor oxidisation or foxing spots within the original glass plate.

An overmantel mirror can be mounted centrally above a fireplace surround, positioned atop a dining room sideboard, or used as a floor-leaning feature mirror in a hallway to add depth and architectural symmetry.

Dust giltwood frames gently using a soft, dry camel-hair brush, avoiding liquid cleaners or damp cloths which can dissolve delicate gesso and gold leaf. Clean the mirror glass carefully using a microfiber cloth dampened with diluted vinegar, ensuring water does not seep behind the frame edges.

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