Victorian period dark heavily carved oak overmantel mirror with twin oval mirrors.

In good all round condition. Circa 1860

Measurements

Height 34”

Width 44”

Depth at Base 2”

Delivery: Free UK Mainland

Date of Manufacture

Harrison Antique Furniture has dated this Victorian Carved Overmantel Mirror to the 1860s.

Physical Dimensions

Height

86.5cm (34.06")

Width

112cm (44.09")

Depth

5cm (1.97")

Reference Numbers

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SA1245876

Dealers Internal Reference

Rectory Pcf 13/11/26 WH

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The cost of the item/s will be refunded, whilst the cost of returning the item/s is at the buyers own expense.

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Delivery when shown as Free UK Mainland excludes Scottish Highlands.

Description

Victorian period dark heavily carved oak overmantel mirror with twin oval mirrors.

In good all round condition. Circa 1860

Measurements

Height 34”

Width 44”

Depth at Base 2”

Delivery: Free UK Mainland

Date of Manufacture

Harrison Antique Furniture has dated this Victorian Carved Overmantel Mirror to the 1860s.

Physical Dimensions

Height

86.5cm (34.06")

Width

112cm (44.09")

Depth

5cm (1.97")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1245876

Dealers Internal Ref

Rectory Pcf 13/11/26 WH

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Harrison Antique Furniture

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At harrison antique furniture we sell online affordable antique & pre-1940's furniture for every room in the home.

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ObjectOvermantel Mirrors
Period19th century
StyleVictorian Gothic
MaterialDark Oak, Glass
ColourDark Brown
MotifsLion mask carvings, Twin oval frames, Central display shelf, Acanthus scrollwork
SizeH 86.5 cm (34 in) x W 112 cm (44 in) x D 5 cm (2 in)

FAQs

An overmantel mirror is a decorative glass frame designed to sit directly above a fireplace mantelpiece. Popular throughout the nineteenth century, these mirrors were designed to reflect light across grand reception rooms and often incorporated architectural details, display ledges, and carved motifs.

Victorian overmantel mirrors were typically crafted from solid hardwoods such as oak, walnut, or mahogany. The mirror plates were made of silvered glass, often with hand-carved decorative elements and hand-joined timber backing panels.

Authentic period pieces usually feature hand-carved wood details showing slight asymmetry, natural ageing or desilverization on the mirror glass, and original timber backboards fastened with historical screws or nails.

Position the mirror above a central fireplace or a grand hallway console table to establish a clear focal point. Contrast the dark, carved wood against neutral or muted wall shades to emphasize its architectural outline.

Dust the timber carvings regularly using a soft, dry brush to prevent accumulation in recessed areas. Clean the mirror plates with a lint-free cloth, avoiding direct application of liquid cleaners onto the surrounding wood.