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Large Ovemantle Wall Mirror White and Gilt Frame Early 20th Century
For sale by Prior and Willis
for sale €1,224     $1,328
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Large Ovemantle Wall Mirror White and Gilt Frame Early 20th Century

1900 - 1920
For Sale by Prior and Willis
Description

Large ovemantle wall mirror white and gilt frame early 20th Century C1920.

No woodworm or loose joints.

The bevel edge glass is in very good condition with only minor age related imperfections.

Overall maximum dimensions: 146cmH x 78cmW x 3cmD. Mirrored glass 90cmH x 50cmW.

Please check dimensions before purchasing.

Item reference WNA-7751M20.

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Competitive UK and overseas door to door shipping.

Physical Dimensions
Height
146cm (57.48")
Width
78cm (30.71")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Declaration

Prior and Willis has dated this White Gilt Overmantel Mirror to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA744051
Dealers Internal Reference
WNA7751M20
Dealers Notes

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

Description
Large ovemantle wall mirror white and gilt frame early 20th Century C1920.

No woodworm or loose joints.

The bevel edge glass is in very good condition with only minor age related imperfections.

Overall maximum dimensions: 146cmH x 78cmW x 3cmD. Mirrored glass 90cmH x 50cmW.

Please check dimensions before purchasing.

Item reference WNA-7751M20.

30 day no quibble money back guarantee.

Competitive UK and overseas door to door shipping.

Height
146cm (57.48")
Width
78cm (30.71")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Date of Manufacture

Prior and Willis has dated this White Gilt Overmantel Mirror to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA744051
Dealers Internal Ref
WNA7751M20
Prior and Willis
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2015
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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Prior and Willis Profile Page

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Large early 20th-century Rococo Revival overmantel wall mirror with an off-white frame, gold leaf highlights, and an ornate crested top.
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Archive I Large early 20th-century Rococo Revival overmantel wall mirror with an off-white frame, gold leaf highlights, and an ornate crested top.

Large Ovemantle Wall Mirror White and Gilt Frame Early 20th Century

Archive II Large early 20th-century Rococo Revival overmantel wall mirror with an off-white frame, gold leaf highlights, and an ornate crested top. View II
Archive III Large early 20th-century Rococo Revival overmantel wall mirror with an off-white frame, gold leaf highlights, and an ornate crested top. View III
Archive IV Large early 20th-century Rococo Revival overmantel wall mirror with an off-white frame, gold leaf highlights, and an ornate crested top. View IV
Archive V Large early 20th-century Rococo Revival overmantel wall mirror with an off-white frame, gold leaf highlights, and an ornate crested top. View V
Archive VI Large early 20th-century Rococo Revival overmantel wall mirror with an off-white frame, gold leaf highlights, and an ornate crested top. View VI
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Prior and Willis
Telephone 07866 705199
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Kings Lynn
Norfolk
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/westnorfolk
Verified Since Jan 2015
Items For Sale 347
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Prior and Willis
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Large early 20th-century Rococo Revival overmantel wall mirror with an off-white frame, gold leaf highlights, and an ornate crested top.
Large ovemantle wall mirror white and gilt frame early 20th Century
Ref: SA744051
Large early 20th-century Rococo Revival overmantel wall mirror with an off-white frame, gold leaf highlights, and an ornate crested top.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectWall Mirrors
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleRococo Revival
  • MaterialGlass, Gesso, Wood, Gold Leaf
  • ColourOff-White and Gold
  • MotifsCrest finial, Acanthus scrolls, Shell carvings, Moulded border
  • SizeH 146 cm (57 in) x W 78 cm (31 in) x D 3 cm (1 in)

This early 20th-century Rococo Revival overmantel wall mirror follows a French Chateau design style and dates to C1920. The construction comprises wood, gesso, glass, and gold leaf, finished in an off-white and gold colourway. The ornate frame features an elaborate crest finial, acanthus scrolls, shell carvings, and a moulded border with carved egg-and-dart detailing along the inner edge. The bevel-edged glass exhibits minor age-related imperfections, while the frame shows textured antiquing on the raised carvings and decorative highlights. The overall dimensions measure 146 cm high, 78 cm wide, and 3 cm deep, with the internal mirrored glass measuring 90 cm high and 50 cm wide. Position this piece above the mantel in a living room, dining room, or hallway to add a reflective focal point to interior spaces. The substantial vertical format creates an illusion of greater room depth when hung on a chimney breast or main wall.

FAQs

An overmantel mirror is designed to hang above a fireplace hearth, featuring proportions tailored to chimney breasts and decorative elements drawn from Rococo Revival or French classical traditions popular during the early 20th century.

These mirrors typically combine carved timber or moulded gesso on a wooden frame, finished with gilding alongside painted coats of distemper or enamel to highlight low-relief motifs.

Authentic Rococo Revival frames exhibit acanthus scrolls, shell motifs, and scrolling crestings, alongside signs of age such as micro-cracking in the gesso layer and slight tarnishing to the gilded highlights.

Position the mirror centrally above a living room fireplace or a hall console table to introduce vertical emphasis, reflect natural light, and anchor a contemporary room scheme.

Dust the ornate carved recesses gently using a dry, soft-bristled brush, ensuring no liquid cleaners or water touch the delicate gesso or gilding.
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