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Antique Large Victorian Gilt Overmantle Gilt Wood Carved Wall Pier Console Giltwood Overmantel Mirror. C.1880.
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Antique Large Victorian Gilt Overmantle Gilt Wood Carved Wall Pier Console Giltwood Overmantel Mirror. C.1880.

19th century
For Sale by CJ Antiques
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RETIREMENT SALE. 50% OFF. WAS £9950. NOW £4950.FREE DELIVERY

A 19th century large gilt overmantle mirror. Retaining its original bevelled mirror plate. This massive antique Victorian giltwood overmantle mirror is carved from solid wood and is far superior to its composition (plaster) counterparts which were produced in the thousands from moulds. Each carved wood mirror is unique and will not allow the gilt to break off through the ingress of moisture. The whole is carved and turned in solid wood and retains its original water gilding in 24ct gold leaf ans hasn't been overpainted in gold paint. Circa 1880. Measures 63”w x 75”h x 3”d. Excellent condition

Physical Dimensions
Height
190.5004cm (75.00")
Width
160.0203cm (63.00")
Depth
7.62cm (3.00")
Declaration

CJ Antiques has dated this Victorian Gilt Overmantel Mirror to the 19th Century.

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SA87378
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880099
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RETIREMENT SALE. 50% OFF. WAS £9950. NOW £4950.FREE DELIVERY

A 19th century large gilt overmantle mirror. Retaining its original bevelled mirror plate.

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This massive antique Victorian giltwood overmantle mirror is carved from solid wood and is far superior to its composition (plaster) counterparts which were produced in the thousands from moulds.
CJ Antiques

Each carved wood mirror is unique and will not allow the gilt to break off through the ingress of moisture. The whole is carved and turned in solid wood and retains its original water gilding in 24ct gold leaf ans hasn't been overpainted in gold paint. Circa 1880. Measures 63”w x 75”h x 3”d. Excellent condition

Height
190.5004cm (75.00")
Width
160.0203cm (63.00")
Depth
7.62cm (3.00")
Date of Manufacture

CJ Antiques has dated this Victorian Gilt Overmantel Mirror to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA87378
Dealers Internal Ref
880099
CJ Antiques
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An antique Victorian giltwood overmantel mirror featuring an architectural pediment crest, urn finials, carved side columns, and an arched glass plate.
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Archive I An antique Victorian giltwood overmantel mirror featuring an architectural pediment crest, urn finials, carved side columns, and an arched glass plate.

Antique Large Victorian Gilt Overmantle Gilt Wood Carved Wall Pier Console Giltwood Overmantel Mirror. C.1880.

Archive II An antique Victorian giltwood overmantel mirror featuring an architectural pediment crest, urn finials, carved side columns, and an arched glass plate. View II
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An antique Victorian giltwood overmantel mirror featuring an architectural pediment crest, urn finials, carved side columns, and an arched glass plate.
Antique large Victorian gilt overmantle gilt wood carved wall pier console giltwood overmantel mirror. C.1880.
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An antique Victorian giltwood overmantel mirror featuring an architectural pediment crest, urn finials, carved side columns, and an arched glass plate.
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  • ObjectOvermantel Mirrors
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialGilt Wood, Glass, Composition
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsPediment crest, Urn finials, Carved columns, Arched frame
  • SizeH 190.5004 cm (75 in) x W 160.0203 cm (63 in) x D 7.62 cm (3 in)

This large 19th-century Victorian overmantel mirror is made from solid wood and finished with its original 24-carat gold leaf water gilding, presenting a rich gold colour. The design includes an architectural pediment crest, pointed urn finials, carved side columns, and an arched glass plate. The top cornice features a central carved block and fine leaf moulding, while the fluted side pillars display turned elements and carved floral decorations. Measuring 190.5 cm high, 160.02 cm wide, and 7.62 cm deep, the piece retains its original bevelled mirror plate and shows solid construction throughout. Suitable for an English Country House interior, this substantial wall mirror functions as a focal point when placed directly above the mantelpiece in a living room, drawing room, or grand hallway. The scale of the mirror reflects light effectively around the space while the classic Victorian architectural details coordinate with period fireplaces, traditional mantels, and classic decorative schemes.

FAQs

An overmantel mirror is a decorative architectural mirror designed specifically to sit above a fireplace mantelpiece, widely produced during the Victorian era to reflect light and enhance room proportions.

19th-century gilt mirrors are constructed using a carved timber structure layered with plaster or composition details, coated in a clay bole base, and finished with applied gold leaf and silvered glass.

Authentic pieces display signs of natural age, including fine craquelure across the gesso surface, red or grey clay bole showing through worn gilding, and original timber backboards fastened with historical nails.

Mount the mirror above a fireplace hearth, chimney breast, or wide console table to serve as a structural focal point that bridges traditional craftsmanship with contemporary decor.

Clean the gilded frame using a dry soft-bristled brush or dry microfibre cloth, ensuring no liquid cleaners or damp rags touch the delicate water-gilded surface.
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