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Overmantle Mirror
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Overmantle Mirror

19th century
Description

A fine French bevelled glass overmantle mirror set in a carved wood gilded frame both the mirror plate and gilding are original

Date of Manufacture

Carradale Farm Antiques has dated this French Giltwood Overmantel Mirror to the 1890s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
159cm (62.60")
Width
103cm (40.55")
Reference Numbers
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SA1244610
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SA3299
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Description
A fine French bevelled glass overmantle mirror set in a carved wood gilded frame both the mirror plate and gilding are original
Date of Manufacture

Carradale Farm Antiques has dated this French Giltwood Overmantel Mirror to the 1890s.

Height
159cm (62.60")
Width
103cm (40.55")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1244610
Dealers Internal Ref
SA3299
Carradale Farm Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2010
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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Carradale Farm Antiques Profile Page

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A large French Rococo style overmantel mirror with an ornate gilded wood crest, scrollwork embellishments, and an arched mirror plate.
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Archive I A large French Rococo style overmantel mirror with an ornate gilded wood crest, scrollwork embellishments, and an arched mirror plate.

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Carradale Farm Antiques
Telephone 01392 447082
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The Antiques Complex
The Crane Depot
Adj. Exeter Airport
Clyst Honiton
Exeter
Devon
EX5 2ll
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/carradale
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Items For Sale 139
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Location: The Antiques Complex, The Crane Depot, Adj. Exeter Airport, Clyst Honiton, Exeter, Devon, EX5 2ll , United Kingdom
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A large French Rococo style overmantel mirror with an ornate gilded wood crest, scrollwork embellishments, and an arched mirror plate.
Overmantle Mirror
Ref: SA1244610
A large French Rococo style overmantel mirror with an ornate gilded wood crest, scrollwork embellishments, and an arched mirror plate.
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  • ObjectOvermantel Mirrors
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Rococo
  • MaterialGiltwood, Gesso, Glass
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsCrested cartouche, Acanthus leaf carvings, Arched frame contour, Scrollwork embellishments
  • SizeH 159 cm (63 in) x W 103 cm (41 in)

This large 1890 French Rococo style overmantle mirror sits within an arched wooden frame finished in gold leaf over gesso, featuring an elaborate crested cartouche and acanthus leaf carvings alongside decorative scrollwork. The original bevelled glass plate retains authentic signs of age, including subtle spotting and surface wear across the silvering. Hand-carved floral flourishes decorate the corners and sides of the frame, complemented by sweeping serpentine mouldings along the top edge. Measuring 159 cm high by 103 cm wide, the piece commands attention when positioned above a fireplace mantel in a traditional living room, grand hallway, or dining space. It brings classic French chateau elegance to interior settings, reflecting natural light while serving as a decorative focal point.

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French Rococo overmantel mirrors are characterised by asymmetrical curves, elaborate acanthus leaf carving, C-scrolls, and prominent central crests. Designed to sit directly above a fireplace mantelpiece, they feature arched frames that accentuate ceiling height.

Historically, frames were carved from solid timber such as pine or lime wood, coated with layers of gesso (chalk and glue composition), and detailed with hand-moulded ornamentation. Water gilding using thin gold leaf was applied over a red or yellow clay base known as bole.

Authentic pieces show natural signs of age, including subtle cracking in the gesso (craquelure), wear exposing the underlying red or dark clay bole, and mercury-silvered mirror glass with light oxidisation or dark spots near the edges.

An overmantel mirror functions as a focal point above a fireplace or console table. In contemporary spaces, the reflective surface enhances natural light while the ornate gilded frame provides architectural contrast against minimalist backdrops.

Dust the gilded surfaces gently using a soft, dry camel-hair brush to prevent chipping fragile leaf work. Avoid water, harsh chemical cleaners, or liquid polishes, as moisture can dissolve historic gesso grounds and strip original gilding.
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