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Antique Overmantle
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Antique Overmantle

19th century
For Sale by Salt Antiques
Description

A large ornate late Victorian mahogany overmantle with bevelled mirrors the overmatle is of a excellent quality and is in good condition .

Physical Dimensions
Height
144cm (56.69")
Width
177cm (69.69")
Depth
24cm (9.45")
Declaration

Salt Antiques has dated this Antique Mahogany Overmantel Mirror to the 1890s.

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SA670503
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Description
A large ornate late Victorian mahogany overmantle with bevelled mirrors the overmatle is of a excellent quality and is in good condition .
Height
144cm (56.69")
Width
177cm (69.69")
Depth
24cm (9.45")
Date of Manufacture

Salt Antiques has dated this Antique Mahogany Overmantel Mirror to the 1890s.

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SA670503
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An Edwardian carved mahogany overmantel mirror featuring an arched crest, multiple bevelled glass panels, and integrated side display shelves.
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Archive I An Edwardian carved mahogany overmantel mirror featuring an arched crest, multiple bevelled glass panels, and integrated side display shelves.

Antique Overmantle

Archive II An Edwardian carved mahogany overmantel mirror featuring an arched crest, multiple bevelled glass panels, and integrated side display shelves. View II
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Salt Antiques
Telephone 0114 2552711
Location
Sheffield
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/saltantiques
Verified Since Jan 2017
Items For Sale 29
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An Edwardian carved mahogany overmantel mirror featuring an arched crest, multiple bevelled glass panels, and integrated side display shelves.
ANTIQUE OVERMANTLE
Ref: SA670503
An Edwardian carved mahogany overmantel mirror featuring an arched crest, multiple bevelled glass panels, and integrated side display shelves.
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  • ObjectOvermantel Mirrors
  • Period19th century
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialMahogany, Bevelled Glass
  • ColourRich Brown
  • MotifsArched pediment, Bevelled mirror plates, Carved acanthus leaves, Display shelves
  • SizeH 144 cm (57 in) x W 177 cm (70 in) x D 24 cm (9 in)

This late Victorian mahogany overmantle mirror exhibits a rich brown timber finish and a balanced arrangement of bevelled mirror plates, carved acanthus leaf decorations, and integrated display shelves set below an arched pediment. Detailed moulding frames the central and side glass panels, while decorative carved scrolls adorn the lower upright supports and sweeping crown. The timber displays natural grain variations typical of period mahogany furniture. Measuring 144 cm high, 177 cm wide, and 24 cm deep, this architectural wall mirror suits placement above a traditional fireplace mantel in a living room, dining room, or hallway to reflect light and expand the sense of space in an interior.

FAQs

An overmantel mirror, popular during the Victorian and Edwardian eras, is a decorative wall mirror designed specifically to sit or hang directly above a fireplace mantelpiece, often featuring architectural woodwork and integrated display shelves.

These mirrors were commonly crafted from dense hardwoods such as mahogany, walnut, or oak, incorporating silvered bevelled glass panels, hand-carved decorative motifs, and small side brackets for displaying porcelain.

Authentic pieces typically exhibit hand-carved detailing, original bevelled mirror plates showing minor silvering oxidisation, timber backing boards attached with historic fixings, and traditional joinery techniques.

Position the mirror directly above a fireplace surround, utilising the integrated shelves to display curated ceramics, brass candleholders, or small sculptures to balance the rich wooden frame.

Dust the timber frame regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and apply a natural beeswax polish annually, ensuring glass cleaner is applied to a rag first to prevent liquid from contacting the surrounding wood.
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