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Large Antique Giltwood Wall Mirror Gilded Overmantel H169cm
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Large Antique Giltwood Wall Mirror Gilded Overmantel H169cm

19th century
For Sale by Spinka & Co
Description

K0574 An exceptional Victorian giltwood overmantle mirror, presenting a beautifully preserved example of late-19th-century craftsmanship. The piece features its original foxed mirror plate, housed within a moulded and gilded frame. The frame is richly ornamented with reeded columns, acanthus leaves, elegant floral scrolls, a classic Greek key band, and a striking egg-and-dart cornice, all framed by a delicate beaded outer edge. This antique mirror retains its original gilding, exhibiting a wonderfully mellow, authentic patina. The gently foxed glass lends an atmospheric character and visual depth that is highly coveted by designers and collectors alike. The reverse retains its original panelled backboards, which enclose historical newspapers dated 1899 and come pre-fitted with wall brackets. The structure is solid, stable, and completely free of woodworm, with all intricate decorative elements fully intact and secure.

A magnificent statement piece, this mirror will bring timeless elegance to any interior.

H66.5'' W50''-frame W58''-max D5''

H5 ft  6 1⁄2 in W4 ft  2 in W4 ft  10 in D5"

H169cm W127cm-frame W147cm-max D12cm

Date of Manufacture

Spinka & Co has dated this Antique Giltwood Overmantel Mirror to the Victorian era.

Independent Date Check ID 09657866
Dealer's Item DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 125-150 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE VICTORIAN ERA:
Newspaper lining on the back dated 18 December 1899: fixes the assembly date.
Red clay bole showing through worn gilding: traditional gesso and leaf work.
Iron side hanging brackets with slotted screws: Victorian mounting hardware.

This is an independent date and photo anotation report compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
169cm (66.54")
Width
147cm (57.87")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1236838
Dealers Internal Reference
k0574
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For areas outside of mainland UK please contact us for a shipping quote.

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All our furniture has been restored in our workshop and is ready to use at home.

If you require any further information please don’t hesitate to contact us on info@spinka.co or 07517940350 (00447517940350 what’s app).

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We aim to deliver within 14 days (UK mainland), and we only use professional courier services.

We also offer global air and sea freight with our trusted shipper.

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If for any reason you are not happy with your purchase, please inform us by email within 48 hours of receiving your item.

We will then arrange a collection and issue a full refund.

The cost of return will be equal to the original delivery cost even when the cost is included (usually between £70-£185) and will be deducted from your refund.

We do not refund the original delivery cost.

The furniture must arrive back to us in the same condition that it left us.

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Description
K0574 An exceptional Victorian giltwood overmantle mirror, presenting a beautifully preserved example of late-19th-century craftsmanship. The piece features its original foxed mirror plate, housed within a moulded and gilded frame.
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The frame is richly ornamented with reeded columns, acanthus leaves, elegant floral scrolls, a classic Greek key band, and a striking egg-and-dart cornice, all framed by a delicate beaded outer edge.
Spinka & Co

This antique mirror retains its original gilding, exhibiting a wonderfully mellow, authentic patina. The gently foxed glass lends an atmospheric character and visual depth that is highly coveted by designers and collectors alike. The reverse retains its original panelled backboards, which enclose historical newspapers dated 1899 and come pre-fitted with wall brackets. The structure is solid, stable, and completely free of woodworm, with all intricate decorative elements fully intact and secure.

fig 1. A large antique giltwood overmantel mirror featuring an arched top frame with carved cresting and decorative lower corner flourishes.
fig 1. Large Antique Giltwood Wall Mirror Gilded Overmantel H169cm

A magnificent statement piece, this mirror will bring timeless elegance to any interior.

H66.5'' W50''-frame W58''-max D5''

H5 ft  6 1⁄2 in W4 ft  2 in W4 ft  10 in D5"

H169cm W127cm-frame W147cm-max D12cm

Date of Manufacture

Spinka & Co has dated this Antique Giltwood Overmantel Mirror to the Victorian era.

Independent Date Report ID 09657866
Dealer's Item DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques datingVictorian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 125-150 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the Victorian era:
Newspaper lining on the back dated 18 December 1899: fixes the assembly date.
Red clay bole showing through worn gilding: traditional gesso and leaf work.
Iron side hanging brackets with slotted screws: Victorian mounting hardware.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
169cm (66.54")
Width
147cm (57.87")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1236838
Dealers Internal Ref
k0574
Spinka & Co
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A large antique giltwood overmantel mirror featuring an arched top frame with carved cresting and decorative lower corner flourishes.
Large Antique Giltwood Wall Mirror Gilded Overmantel H169cm
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectWall Mirrors
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialGiltwood, Glass, Composition
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsArched top frame, Carved cresting pediment, Greek key base details, Scrollwork flourishes
  • SizeH 169 cm (67 in) x W 147 cm (58 in) x D 12 cm (5 in)

This Victorian overmantel mirror is constructed from giltwood, glass, and composition with a gold finish. The design incorporates an arched top frame, a carved cresting pediment, reeded columns, acanthus leaves, floral scrolls, a Greek key band, an egg-and-dart cornice, a beaded outer edge, scrollwork flourishes, and Greek key base details, along with an original foxed mirror plate, original panelled backboards with historical newspapers dated 1899, wall brackets, and original gilding with an authentic patina. The mirror measures 169 cm high, 147 cm wide, and 12 cm deep. Positioned above a mantel in a home today, the piece functions as a wall mirror to reflect light and add architectural presence to a living room, dining room, or hallway interior.

FAQs

An overmantel mirror is a decorative mirror designed specifically to sit directly above a fireplace mantelpiece, serving as a architectural centerpiece to reflect natural light and enhance room proportions.

Traditional giltwood mirrors are constructed with a timber frame, coated with layers of gesso plaster and carved composition ornament, then finished using genuine gold leaf gilding over red or yellow clay bole.

Authentic period giltwood mirrors display natural wear to the gilding where the underlying clay bole or wood shows through, along with hand-cut timber backboards and historical oxidation marks on the mirror glass.

A large giltwood mirror can be mounted above a contemporary fireplace or positioned above a minimalist hall console to create an intentional juxtaposition between period craftsmanship and modern lines.

Dust gilded frames gently with a soft dry feather duster or dry artist paintbrush, avoiding liquid cleaners or water which dissolve traditional water-gilding and damage historical gesso plaster.
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