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19th Century Water Gilded Overmantel Mirror
A Brookes
for sale €5,704     $6,191
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19th Century Water Gilded Overmantel Mirror

19th century
For Sale by A Brookes
Description

A fabulous 19th century large water gilded overmantel mirror with ribbon decoration in excellent condition.

Physical Dimensions
Height
160cm (62.99")
Width
163cm (64.17")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
Declaration

A Brookes has dated this Gilded Overmantel Mirror to the 1850s.

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SA559234
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Description
A fabulous 19th century large water gilded overmantel mirror with ribbon decoration in excellent condition.
Height
160cm (62.99")
Width
163cm (64.17")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
Date of Manufacture

A Brookes has dated this Gilded Overmantel Mirror to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
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SA559234
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A Brookes
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A 19th-century arched water-gilded overmantel mirror featuring decorative crest moulding and scrolling acanthus leaves at the base corners.
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Telephone 07787 568923
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Nr Ledbury
Herefordshire / Gloucestershire Border
HR8 2LL
United Kingdom

Portabello
Notting Hill
London
NW11
United Kingdom
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A 19th-century arched water-gilded overmantel mirror featuring decorative crest moulding and scrolling acanthus leaves at the base corners.
19th century water gilded overmantel mirror
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A 19th-century arched water-gilded overmantel mirror featuring decorative crest moulding and scrolling acanthus leaves at the base corners.
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An overmantel mirror is a decorative wall mirror designed specifically to sit directly above a fireplace mantelpiece. During the 19th century, craftsmen used traditional water-gilding techniques to apply thin gold leaf over gesso to create reflective metallic finishes.

These mirrors typically consist of a carved timber substrate coated with layers of gesso and bole clay. Real gold leaf is applied using water and size, with mirrored plate glass set into the frame structure.

Authentic water gilding exhibits areas where the reddish-brown bole base coat shows through natural surface wear, known as distress. The glass may also exhibit mild oxidisation spots, and the backboard usually consists of hand-cut pine or oak planks.

Place the mirror centrally above a chimney breast or mantlepiece to act as an architectural focal point. Pairing gilded frames with neutral wall paint creates contrast while reflecting natural light throughout the room.

Water gilded finishes are water-soluble and delicate, so liquid cleaners must never be applied directly to the frame. Dry dusting with a soft feather duster or horsehair brush is recommended to remove surface debris safely.
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