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A Stunning Large Antique English 19th Century Carved Wood & Gesso Gilt Overmantle Mirror.
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A Stunning Large Antique English 19th Century Carved Wood & Gesso Gilt Overmantle Mirror.

19th century
For Sale by Cleall Antiques
Description

A Stunning large Antique English 19th Century carved wood & gesso gilt Overmantle Mirror, with ornate bow ribbon crest above and original mirror and backboards.

Measurements:

1 metre 48 cm high highest point at top

1 metre 14 cm wide at bottom

1 metre 12 cm wide in middle

7 cm deep at bottom

5 cm deep in middle

Physical Dimensions
Height
148cm (58.27")
Width
114cm (44.88")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Declaration

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1236198
Dealers Internal Reference
4964
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 Overmantle Mirror, with ornate bow ribbon crest above and original mirror and backboards.

Measurements:

1 metre 48 cm high highest point at top

1 metre 14 cm wide at bottom

1 metre 12 cm wide in middle

7 cm deep at bottom

5 cm deep in middle

Height
148cm (58.27")
Width
114cm (44.88")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1236198
Dealers Internal Ref
4964
Cleall Antiques
Cleall Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2011

Specialist in antique english & french mirrors.

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Archive I A large 19th-century rectangular overmantel mirror featuring a gold giltwood frame decorated with a ribbon bow cresting, beaded trim, and carved corner rosettes.

A Stunning Large Antique English 19th Century Carved Wood & Gesso Gilt Overmantle Mirror.

Archive II A large 19th-century rectangular overmantel mirror featuring a gold giltwood frame decorated with a ribbon bow cresting, beaded trim, and carved corner rosettes. View II
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Cleall Antiques

Cleall Antiques
Telephone 07831 869 955
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Blakedene
Lyminster Road
Lyminster
Nr Arundel
West Sussex
BN17 7QF
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/cleall
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A large 19th-century rectangular overmantel mirror featuring a gold giltwood frame decorated with a ribbon bow cresting, beaded trim, and carved corner rosettes.
A Stunning large Antique English 19th Century carved wood & gesso gilt Overmantle Mirror.
Ref: SA1236198
A large 19th-century rectangular overmantel mirror featuring a gold giltwood frame decorated with a ribbon bow cresting, beaded trim, and carved corner rosettes.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectOvermantel Mirror
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialCarved Wood, Gesso, Gold Leaf, Glass
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsRibbon bow cresting, Beaded trim, Corner rosettes, Fluted border
  • SizeH 148 cm (58 in) x W 114 cm (45 in) x D 7 cm (3 in)

FAQs

A 19th-century overmantel mirror is a decorative wall mirror specifically proportioned to sit above a fireplace mantelpiece, featuring architectural surrounds, fluted borders, and carved crestings characteristic of Victorian design.

These mirrors were constructed using timber frames surfaced with chalk-based gesso mouldings, finished with gold leaf gilding, and fitted with thick mirrored glass.

Authentic period mirrors exhibit fine hairline cracks in the gesso from timber movement, natural wear to the gold leaf showing red bole underneath, hand-finished backboards, and subtle patination on the glass surface.

Placing a gilded overmantel mirror above a contemporary fireplace or modern side cabinet creates a focal point that bridges traditional craftsmanship with clean-lined interior aesthetics.

Dust the frame regularly with a dry, soft-bristled brush, avoiding liquid cleaners or damp cloths which can dissolve water-gilded surfaces and damage delicate gesso work.
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