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Victorian Ebonised and Silver Gilt Archtop Overmantle Mirror
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Victorian Ebonised and Silver Gilt Archtop Overmantle Mirror

19th century
Description

A lovely Victorian ebonised and silver gilt overmantle mirror with its original glass and wood panelled back.

This mirror is in very good condition with lovely gilding. The original glass is also in good condition with some nice foxing to the glass.

Date of Manufacture

Burgett Langfield Decorative Antiques has dated this Victorian Ebonised Overmantel Mirror to the 1880s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
56cm (22.05")
Width
98cm (38.58")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Reference Numbers
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SA1244547
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We are based in North Dorset, England and have been trading in antiques and decorative art for over 30 years. We exhibit at all the major antique and decorative fairs across the UK , specialising in 19th and 20th Century European sculpture, including the Art Nouveau and Art Deco period, English and French mirrors , decorative French furniture and lighting.

We pride ourselves on offering an excellent customer service and use a specialist transport company for all our deliveries to ensure an efficient and safe delivery of all purchases. If you need any help or advice on any of our items please feel free to contact us by telephone or email.

Description
A lovely Victorian ebonised and silver gilt overmantle mirror with its original glass and wood panelled back.

This mirror is in very good condition with lovely gilding. The original glass is also in good condition with some nice foxing to the glass.

Date of Manufacture

Burgett Langfield Decorative Antiques has dated this Victorian Ebonised Overmantel Mirror to the 1880s.

Height
56cm (22.05")
Width
98cm (38.58")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Reference Numbers
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SA1244547
Burgett Langfield Decorative Antiques
Burgett Langfield Decorative Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2012

Specialising in art deco and art nouveau sculpture, french and english mirrors and french decorative furniture

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Victorian Ebonised and Silver Gilt Archtop Overmantle Mirror

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A Victorian archtop overmantel mirror featuring an ebonised black outer frame accented with a silver gilt inner border.
Victorian Ebonised And Silver Gilt Archtop Overmantle Mirror
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A Victorian archtop overmantel mirror featuring an ebonised black outer frame accented with a silver gilt inner border.
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  • ObjectOvermantel Mirrors
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialEbonised Wood, Silver Gilt, Glass
  • ColourBlack and Silver
  • MotifsArchtop frame, Ebonised border, Silver gilt trim, Incised decoration
  • SizeH 56 cm (22 in) x W 98 cm (39 in) x D 4 cm (2 in)

This Victorian overmantle mirror dates to 1880 and follows a Gothic-inspired archtop design. The piece is constructed from ebonised wood with a black exterior and incorporates a silver gilt inner trim around the glass plate. Visible details include small rounded finials on the upper curved frame, stepped block feet at the lower corners, and a panelled wooden back. The silver gilt layer shows light foxing across the surface, reflecting its genuine age. Measuring 56 cm high, 98 cm wide, and 4 cm deep, the mirror fits comfortably above a traditional fireplace mantel in a living room, drawing room, or dining space. It brings period character to a modern interior as a focal point mounted on a wall or rested on a shelf.

FAQs

An archtop overmantel mirror is a wide wall mirror designed with a flat base and a curved upper edge, crafted to sit directly above a fireplace mantelpiece to reflect light and expand the room visually.

Victorian ebonised mirrors were constructed from dense timber finished with dark stain or black lacquer to imitate ebony, often detailed with gesso mouldings and real silver or gold leaf gilding.

Authentic 19th-century examples usually feature original wooden backboard construction, natural age wear or distressing on the leaf gilding, side mounting brackets, and slight foxing in the reflective glass.

Mount the mirror centrally above a fireplace surround or position it atop a shallow sideboard or hallway console table to anchor the room and create contrast against contemporary decor.

Clean the glass carefully with a soft microfibre cloth while dusting the frame using a dry camel-hair brush, avoiding liquid cleaners or harsh solvents that can strip delicate silver gilding and lacquer.
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