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19th Century Large Gilt and White Overmantle Wall Mirror
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19th Century Large Gilt and White Overmantle Wall Mirror

19th century
For Sale by Prior and Willis
Description

19th Century large quality gilt and white overmantle wall mirror.

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

The original mirrored bevel edge glass has light/medium oxidation, hazing and age related imperfections.

Later finishes.

Overall maximum dimensions: 156cmH x 98cmW x 14cmD, glass 125cmH x 75cmW.

In good antique condition, with historic knocks, marks, wear, imperfections, scratches, repairs, losses and refinishing/touching up.

Please check dimensions before purchasing.

Item reference WNA-8094M53.

30-day no-quibble money-back guarantee.

Competitive UK and overseas door to door shipping.

Date of Manufacture

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

Physical Dimensions
Height
156cm (61.42")
Width
98cm (38.58")
Depth
14cm (5.51")
Reference Numbers
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SA886062
Dealers Internal Reference
WNA8094M53
Dealers Notes

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

Description
19th Century large quality gilt and white overmantle wall mirror.

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

“
The original mirrored bevel edge glass has light/medium oxidation, hazing and age related imperfections.
Prior and Willis
fig 1. A large 19th-century rectangular wall mirror featuring a painted white frame topped with an ornate gilded crest.
fig 1. 19th Century Large Gilt and White Overmantle Wall Mirror

Later finishes.

Overall maximum dimensions: 156cmH x 98cmW x 14cmD, glass 125cmH x 75cmW.

In good antique condition, with historic knocks, marks, wear, imperfections, scratches, repairs, losses and refinishing/touching up.

Please check dimensions before purchasing.

Item reference WNA-8094M53.

30-day no-quibble money-back guarantee.

Competitive UK and overseas door to door shipping.

Date of Manufacture

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

Height
156cm (61.42")
Width
98cm (38.58")
Depth
14cm (5.51")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA886062
Dealers Internal Ref
WNA8094M53
Prior and Willis
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2015
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Telephone 07866 705199
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Kings Lynn
Norfolk
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A large 19th-century rectangular wall mirror featuring a painted white frame topped with an ornate gilded crest.
19th Century large gilt and white overmantle wall mirror
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  • ObjectOvermantel Mirrors
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialGlass, Gesso, Pine, Gold Leaf
  • ColourWhite
  • MotifsGilded crest, Ribbon pediment, Acanthus leaf, Moulded frame
  • SizeH 156 cm (61 in) x W 98 cm (39 in) x D 14 cm (6 in)

This 19th-century Victorian overmantel mirror exhibits a French Chateau style, constructed from pine, gesso, glass, and gold leaf. The rectangular wall mirror has a painted white frame and a beveled edge glass with light to medium oxidation, hazing, and age-related imperfections. It displays historic knocks, marks, wear, scratches, repairs, losses, and refinishing, along with later finishes. The ornate gilded crest on top includes a ribbon pediment, acanthus leaf motifs, and a central oval medallion flanked by foliate swags. Overall maximum dimensions measure 156 cm high, 98 cm wide, and 14 cm deep. Positioned above a mantelpiece in a living room, dining room, or bedroom, the mirror anchors the space while reflecting natural light. The solid timber frame provides stability on the wall, and the generous proportions suit placement over a fireplace or a sideboard. Historic wear and patination add character, suiting traditional and eclectic interior schemes.

FAQs

An overmantel mirror is a large rectangular or arched mirror designed specifically to sit directly above a fireplace mantelpiece. During the 19th century, these mirrors became central architectural features in formal reception rooms, serving to reflect light from chandeliers and oil lamps across the space.

These mirrors were constructed using softwood frames, typically pine, coated in gesso and decorated with moulded plaster or composition details. Decorative pediments were finished with gold leaf gilding or paint, while the reflective glass was back-silvered.

Authentic period mirrors display characteristic signs of age, including natural foxing or dark spot oxidation on the back-silvered glass. Examining the reverse side usually reveals hand-sawn timber backing boards, original iron mounting brackets, and minor movement or cracking in the gesso joints.

Mount the mirror directly above a living room fireplace hearth or suspend it above a hallway console table to anchor the room. Combining a neutral painted frame with gilded embellishments allows the piece to integrate with modern neutral colour palettes while providing structured height.

Dust the ornate frame regularly using a dry, soft camel-hair brush, avoiding wet cloths or commercial cleaning liquids on gilded or painted gesso surfaces. Clean the mirrored glass by spraying glass cleaner directly onto a microfibre cloth rather than the mirror itself to prevent fluid from seeping behind the frame.
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