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Large Gilt Wall Mirror Overmantle 19th Century
Prior and Willis
for sale €1,224     $1,328
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Large Gilt Wall Mirror Overmantle 19th Century

19th century
For Sale by Prior and Willis
Description

Large quality gilt wall mirror overmantle from the 19th Century. Could be hung in portrait or landscape.

An impressive find, that would look amazing in the right location. No loose joints.

Original mirrored glass with light oxidation, scratches and other minor age related imperfections.

Overall maximum dimensions: 109cmH x 80cmW x 4cmD. Mirrored glass 82cmH x 52cmW.

Attractive historic cracking to the gesso.

Please check dimensions before purchasing.

Item reference WNA-7956M06.

30-day, no-quibble, money-back guarantee.

Competitive UK and overseas door to door shipping.

Physical Dimensions
Height
109cm (42.91")
Width
80cm (31.50")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Declaration

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

Reference Numbers
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SA831564
Dealers Internal Reference
WNA7956M06
Dealers Notes

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

Description
Large quality gilt wall mirror overmantle from the 19th Century. Could be hung in portrait or landscape.

An impressive find, that would look amazing in the right location. No loose joints.

Original mirrored glass with light oxidation, scratches and other minor age related imperfections.

fig 1. A large rectangular 19th-century giltwood mirror with foliate relief mouldings and corner ear projections.
fig 1. Large Gilt Wall Mirror Overmantle 19th Century

Overall maximum dimensions: 109cmH x 80cmW x 4cmD. Mirrored glass 82cmH x 52cmW.

Attractive historic cracking to the gesso.

Please check dimensions before purchasing.

Item reference WNA-7956M06.

30-day, no-quibble, money-back guarantee.

Competitive UK and overseas door to door shipping.

Height
109cm (42.91")
Width
80cm (31.50")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
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SA831564
Dealers Internal Ref
WNA7956M06
Prior and Willis
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2015
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Kings Lynn
Norfolk
United Kingdom
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A large rectangular 19th-century giltwood mirror with foliate relief mouldings and corner ear projections.
Large gilt wall mirror overmantle 19th Century
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An overmantel mirror is a decorative wall mirror designed specifically to hang above a fireplace chimney breast. During the 19th century, these frames were constructed from wood and gesso, then finished with gold leaf gilding to reflect light and warmth across formal reception rooms.

These mirrors were constructed using timber cores overlaid with plaster or gesso to form detailed mouldings. Fine gold leaf was applied using water or oil gilding techniques over a red or yellow clay base known as bole.

Authentic period gilt mirrors display evidence of hand-carved joinery or hand-moulded gesso, natural hairline age cracks along join lines, and subtle wear revealing the underlying clay bole layer beneath the gold leaf.

Positioning a gilt mirror above a fireplace or a contemporary console table creates a structural focal point. The warm gold tone provides textural contrast when paired with muted wall paint or modern architectural trim.

Dust the frame gently with a soft feather duster or dry camel-hair brush to avoid flaking delicate gold leaf. Avoid liquid cleaners, damp cloths, or commercial polishes, as moisture can dissolve underlying gesso glue.
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