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Victorian Gilt and Ebonised Arch Top Overmantle Mirror
For sale by Lorna Byskou
for sale €878     $953
£750
Lorna Byskou

Lorna Byskou

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Victorian Gilt and Ebonised Arch Top Overmantle Mirror

19th century
For Sale by Lorna Byskou
Description

Victorian gilt and ebonised arch top overmantle, supported on wooden feet. There is some deterioration to the mercury mirror plate with light and dark spotting.

Height: 70 cm

Width: 104 cm

Date of Manufacture

Lorna Byskou has dated this Victorian Overmantle Mirror to the 1870s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
70cm (27.56")
Width
104cm (40.94")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1242340
Dealers Notes

We have been trading for over thirty five years, specialising in 19th century decorative gilt mirrors and furniture. Items can be viewed, by appointment, at our shop in Brasted, Kent, TN16 1JA. All our deliveries are made using a carrier that specialises in handling antiques and fine art, please contact us for further information.

Description
Victorian gilt and ebonised arch top overmantle, supported on wooden feet. There is some deterioration to the mercury mirror plate with light and dark spotting.

Height: 70 cm

Width: 104 cm

Date of Manufacture

Lorna Byskou has dated this Victorian Overmantle Mirror to the 1870s.

Height
70cm (27.56")
Width
104cm (40.94")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1242340
Lorna Byskou
Lorna Byskou
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2012

Specialising in 19th century decorative gilt mirrors and furniture.

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A Victorian arched overmantle mirror featuring a gilt outer frame and an inner carved ebonised moulding band.
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Archive I A Victorian arched overmantle mirror featuring a gilt outer frame and an inner carved ebonised moulding band.

Victorian Gilt and Ebonised Arch Top Overmantle Mirror

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Lorna Byskou

Lorna Byskou
Telephone 07710 451116
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Kent
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Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/lornabyskou
Verified Since Mar 2012
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A Victorian arched overmantle mirror featuring a gilt outer frame and an inner carved ebonised moulding band.
Victorian Gilt and Ebonised Arch Top Overmantle Mirror
Ref: SA1242340
A Victorian arched overmantle mirror featuring a gilt outer frame and an inner carved ebonised moulding band.
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  • ObjectOvermantle Mirrors
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialGiltwood, Ebonised Wood, Glass, Gesso
  • ColourGold and Black
  • MotifsArched top, Ebonised moulding, Gilded frame, Plinth base blocks
  • SizeH 70 cm (28 in) x W 104 cm (41 in) x D 5 cm (2 in)

This Victorian arch top overmantle mirror combines giltwood, ebonised wood, glass, and gesso in a traditional gold and black colour scheme. The architectural frame features an arched top, an inner carved ebonised moulding band, plinth base blocks, and small turned wooden feet at the bottom corners. The reflective surface displays visible signs of age, including deterioration to the mercury mirror plate with light and dark spotting across the glass. Measuring 70 cm high, 104 cm wide, and 5 cm deep, the piece is designed for placement above the mantel in a living room, dining room, or study. It brings period character to a fireplace setting, reflecting natural light and enhancing the sense of space in traditional and eclectic home interiors today.

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An overmantle mirror is a large mirror specifically proportioned to sit above a fireplace mantelpiece. Popularised during the 19th century, Victorian examples often features arched upper rims, decorative gesso mouldings, and a flat lower base designed to sit flush with the chimney breast.

These mirrors were constructed using wooden sub-frames layered with sculpted gesso moulding. Decorative finishes included hand-applied gold leaf gilding, ebonised paint accents, and silvered glass mirror plates.

Authentic period examples generally display pine backboards, evidence of square-cut nails, light silvering foxing on the glass, and natural wear or micro-cracking across the gilt gesso surfaces.

Position the mirror directly above a living room fireplace or atop a dining room sideboard. The combination of black ebonised trim and gold leaf provides contrast against neutral, minimalist wall shades.

Dust the frame gently using a soft, dry microfibre brush or feather duster. Avoid liquid cleaners, water, or chemical sprays on the gilded gesso surfaces, as moisture can cause gilt flaking or dissolve traditional adhesives.
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