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Silver Arched Wall Mirror Antique Overmantel H123cm
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Silver Arched Wall Mirror Antique Overmantel H123cm

19th century
For Sale by Spinka & Co
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P0328 This elegant antique mirror features a beautifully moulded and finely carved arched frame showcasing classical details. The prominent central band features a striking Egg-and-Anchor motif, The frame is further defined by a delicate Bead-and-Reel (pearl moulding) detail running along the outer edge, while a subtle inner border of fine leaf-and-dart moulding runs elegantly alongside the glass. Retaining its original glass plate, the mirror boasts a wonderful silvered finish with authentic foxing and subtle sparkle. This natural aging creates a highly desirable, atmospheric look that offers exceptional depth, character, and historical charm. The reverse retains its original panelled backboards, which have been fitted with four wall brackets for immediate and safe installation. This antique mirror is in home ready condition. c1860

H49 1/4" W48 1/4"-frame W50 3/4"-max, base D3"

H4 ft 1 1/4 in W4 ft 1/4 in -frame W4 ft 2 3/4 in

H125cm W123cm -frame W129cm-base D8cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
125cm (49.21")
Width
129cm (50.79")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
Declaration

Spinka & Co has dated this Silver Arched Overmantel Mirror to the 19th Century.

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SA1239654
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p0328
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Description
P0328 This elegant antique mirror features a beautifully moulded and finely carved arched frame showcasing classical details. The prominent central band features a striking Egg-and-Anchor motif, The frame is further defined by a delicate Bead-and-Reel (pearl moulding) detail running along the outer edge, while a subtle inner border of fine leaf-and-dart moulding runs elegantly alongside the glass.
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Retaining its original glass plate, the mirror boasts a wonderful silvered finish with authentic foxing and subtle sparkle.
Spinka & Co

This natural aging creates a highly desirable, atmospheric look that offers exceptional depth, character, and historical charm. The reverse retains its original panelled backboards, which have been fitted with four wall brackets for immediate and safe installation. This antique mirror is in home ready condition. c1860

H49 1/4" W48 1/4"-frame W50 3/4"-max, base D3"

H4 ft 1 1/4 in W4 ft 1/4 in -frame W4 ft 2 3/4 in

H125cm W123cm -frame W129cm-base D8cm

Height
125cm (49.21")
Width
129cm (50.79")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
Date of Manufacture

Spinka & Co has dated this Silver Arched Overmantel Mirror to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1239654
Dealers Internal Ref
p0328
Spinka & Co
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An arched antique French silver gilt overmantel mirror featuring a moulded frame with subtle beaded detailing and rounded upper corners.
Silver Arched Wall Mirror Antique Overmantel H123cm
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  • ObjectOvermantel Mirrors
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Louis Philippe
  • MaterialGesso, Silver Leaf, Mirror Glass, Wood
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsArched top, Beaded moulding, Plinth corners
  • SizeH 125 cm (49 in) x W 129 cm (51 in) x D 8 cm (3 in)

This nineteenth-century French Louis Philippe overmantel mirror demonstrates classical style, manufactured from wood, gesso, and silver leaf with mirror glass. The silvered finish displays authentic foxing and subtle sparkle, showing natural aging across the surface alongside the original glass plate and panelled backboards with four wall brackets on the reverse. The moulded frame exhibits finely carved details including a central egg-and-anchor motif, beaded moulding on the outer edge, and a leaf-and-dart border alongside the glass, set upon plinth corners with an arched top. The piece measures 125 cm high, 129 cm wide, and 8 cm deep. It is designed for placement above the mantel in a living room, dining room, or bedroom within a home today.

FAQs

Louis Philippe style mirrors originated in 19th-century France during the reign of King Louis Philippe (18301848). They are characterised by rounded upper corners, flat bottom edges designed to sit flush on a mantelpiece, and understated gilded moulding.

Traditional 19th-century overmantel mirrors were constructed with solid wood backings and frames covered in gesso. The decorative surfaces were finished with applied silver leaf or gold leaf, housing silvered glass plates.

Authentic period pieces usually feature original wooden backboards made of pine or oak, joinery secured with hand-cut nails, subtle hairline cracking in the gesso layer, and natural oxidisation spots on the mirror glass.

Position the mirror directly above a living room fireplace or resting on a hallway console table to add verticality and reflect ambient light, pairing silver tones with neutral paint schemes or dark wood paneling.

Dust the frame regularly using a dry, soft-bristled brush to avoid damaging delicate gesso or leafing. Clean the glass plate with a lightly dampened lint-free cloth, avoiding spray cleaners that could seep into the frame edges.
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