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19th Century Gilt Overmantle / Wall Mirror
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19th Century Gilt Overmantle / Wall Mirror

19th century
Sold 12 November 2025 · Prior and Willis
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Description

19th Century gilt overmantle or wall mirror. A great look.

A charming mirror, that is full of age and character. The frame has it's original finish, with wear and patina. Also, minor losses that have been sympathetically touched up over the years. No loose joints and no woodworm.

Overall maximum dimensions: 61cmH x 78cmW x 7cmD. Mirrored glass 34cmH x 51cmW. Can be hung in portrait or landscape.

The mirrored glass is in very good condition (replacement).

Please check dimensions before purchasing.

Item reference WNA-7538M60.

30 day no quibble money back guarantee.

Competitive UK and overseas door to door shipping.

Physical Dimensions
Height
61cm (24.02")
Width
78cm (30.71")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Declaration

Prior and Willis has dated this 19th Century Gilt Mirror to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA688102
Dealers Internal Reference
WNA7538M60
Dealers Notes

****call +44 7866 705199, email mark@priorandwillis.co.uk, or visit our website priorandwillisantiques.co.uk****

Description
19th Century gilt overmantle or wall mirror. A great look.

A charming mirror, that is full of age and character. The frame has it's original finish, with wear and patina. Also, minor losses that have been sympathetically touched up over the years. No loose joints and no woodworm.

fig 1. A rectangular 19th-century gilt overmantel mirror featuring an ornate moulded frame with carved leaf motifs and a gold finish.
fig 1. 19th Century Gilt Overmantle / Wall Mirror

Overall maximum dimensions: 61cmH x 78cmW x 7cmD. Mirrored glass 34cmH x 51cmW. Can be hung in portrait or landscape.

The mirrored glass is in very good condition (replacement).

Please check dimensions before purchasing.

Item reference WNA-7538M60.

30 day no quibble money back guarantee.

Competitive UK and overseas door to door shipping.

Height
61cm (24.02")
Width
78cm (30.71")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Date of Manufacture

Prior and Willis has dated this 19th Century Gilt Mirror to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA688102
Dealers Internal Ref
WNA7538M60
Prior and Willis
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2015
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Telephone 07866 705199
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Norfolk
United Kingdom
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A rectangular 19th-century gilt overmantel mirror featuring an ornate moulded frame with carved leaf motifs and a gold finish.
19th Century gilt overmantle / wall mirror
Ref: SA688102
A rectangular 19th-century gilt overmantel mirror featuring an ornate moulded frame with carved leaf motifs and a gold finish.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectWall Mirrors
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialWood, Gesso, Gold Leaf, Glass
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsLeaf and scroll moulding, Stepped rectilinear frame, Gilded gesso relief
  • SizeH 61 cm (24 in) x W 78 cm (31 in) x D 7 cm (3 in)

FAQs

Nineteenth-century overmantel mirrors typically feature heavy neoclassical, rococo revival, or Victorian ornamentation designed to be displayed directly above a fireplace mantel, often incorporating architectural moulding, gesso reliefs, and gilded finishes intended to reflect light and amplify the sense of space in a room.

These frames are traditionally constructed from carved softwoods or hardwoods such as pine or oak, coated in a layer of gesso, and finished with gold leaf or gilt paint. The glass plates are often hand-silvered or feature early float glass techniques, secured within the frame using wooden backing boards and original fixings.

Authentic pieces generally show characteristic signs of age, such as oxidisation and foxing on the mercury or silvered mirror plate, minor craquelure or losses to the gesso, hand-cut joinery on the wooden reverse, and old iron or brass fixings rather than modern screws.

Such a piece can be incorporated into modern spaces by mounting it above a minimalist fireplace to create a striking contrast between historical ornamentation and clean lines, or by placing it opposite a window to maximise natural light and add a focal point to the scheme.

Gilt surfaces require careful maintenance; they should be dusted gently with a soft, dry brush and kept away from direct sunlight, excess moisture, and chemical cleaning agents to prevent degradation of the fragile gold leaf and gesso layers.
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