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

19th century
For Sale by Prior and Willis
Description

Large quality gilt 19th Century overmantle or wall mirror. Lovely charm and elegance. Could be hung in portrait or landscape.

This is a lovely, rare mirror.

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

Later mirrored glass is in good condition and has a clear/sharp reflected image.

Overall maximum dimensions: 91cmW x 72cmH x 3cmD. Mirrored glass 81cmW x 62cmH.

Please check dimensions before purchasing.

Item reference WNA-7688M80.

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

Competitive UK and overseas door to door shipping.

Physical Dimensions
Height
72cm (28.35")
Width
91cm (35.83")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Declaration

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

Reference Numbers
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SA857866
Dealers Internal Reference
WNA7688M80
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****call +44 7866 705199, email mark@priorandwillis.co.uk, or visit our website priorandwillisantiques.co.uk****

Description
Large quality gilt 19th Century overmantle or wall mirror. Lovely charm and elegance. Could be hung in portrait or landscape.

This is a lovely, rare mirror.

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

fig 1. A large nineteenth-century rectangular wall mirror featuring a giltwood frame embellished with beaded moulding.
fig 1. Large 19th Century Gilt Overmantle Wall Mirror

Later mirrored glass is in good condition and has a clear/sharp reflected image.

Overall maximum dimensions: 91cmW x 72cmH x 3cmD. Mirrored glass 81cmW x 62cmH.

Please check dimensions before purchasing.

Item reference WNA-7688M80.

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

Competitive UK and overseas door to door shipping.

Height
72cm (28.35")
Width
91cm (35.83")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
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SA857866
Dealers Internal Ref
WNA7688M80
Prior and Willis
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2015
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Norfolk
United Kingdom
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A large nineteenth-century rectangular wall mirror featuring a giltwood frame embellished with beaded moulding.
Large 19th Century gilt overmantle wall mirror
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An overmantel mirror is a substantial wall mirror engineered to mount directly above a fireplace mantelpiece. Popularised throughout the 19th century, these mirrors feature gilded wood or gesso frames crafted to reflect candlelight and natural light across high-ceilinged reception rooms.

19th-century gilt mirrors were constructed from carved softwoods such as pine or lime, coated in layers of gesso and bole clay. Thin sheets of genuine gold leaf were applied using water-gilding or oil-gilding techniques over mirrored plate glass.

Authentic pieces feature signs of aging on the rear, such as hand-sawn wooden backing boards and original iron fixing rings. The gilded surface will often display subtle wear showing the underlying reddish bole clay, along with faint foxing or dark spotting within the mirrored glass.

Position the mirror centrally above a fireplace mantel or atop a dining room sideboard to create an architectural focal point. The metallic gilded frame pairs effectively with muted modern paint palettes, contemporary art, and clean-lined furniture.

Dust the frame regularly using a dry, soft-bristled brush or feather duster. Never apply water, liquid cleaners, or household polishes to water-gilded surfaces, as moisture will dissolve the underlying gesso and destroy the gold leaf.
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