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A Wonderful Large Antique English 19th Century Carved Wood & Gesso Painted Slightly Distressed Overmantle Mirror.
Cleall Antiques
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A Wonderful Large Antique English 19th Century Carved Wood & Gesso Painted Slightly Distressed Overmantle Mirror.

19th century
For Sale by Cleall Antiques
Description

A Wonderful large Antique English 19th Century carved wood & gesso painted slightly distressed Overmantle Mirror, with original mirror and backboards ( there is an original pin hole in glass & scratch ) but the glass can be changed free of charge if required.)

Measurements

1 metre 35 cm high

1 metre 18 cm wide

5 cm deep

Physical Dimensions
Height
135cm (53.15")
Width
118cm (46.46")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Declaration

Cleall Antiques has dated this Carved Gesso Overmantel Mirror to the 1870s.

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SA896473
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Please call Damian on 07831 869955 for any enquires.

Description
A Wonderful large Antique English 19th Century carved wood & gesso painted slightly distressed Overmantle Mirror, with original mirror and backboards ( there is an original pin hole in glass & scratch ) but the glass can be changed free of charge if required.)

Measurements

1 metre 35 cm high

1 metre 18 cm wide

5 cm deep

Height
135cm (53.15")
Width
118cm (46.46")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Date of Manufacture

Cleall Antiques has dated this Carved Gesso Overmantel Mirror to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
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SA896473
Cleall Antiques
Cleall Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2011

Specialist in antique english & french mirrors.

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Telephone 07831 869 955
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Lyminster Road
Lyminster
Nr Arundel
West Sussex
BN17 7QF
United Kingdom
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A large 19th-century arched overmantel mirror with a carved wood and gesso frame in a distressed off-white painted finish.
A Wonderful large Antique English 19th Century carved wood & gesso painted slightly distressed Overmantle Mirror.
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A large 19th-century arched overmantel mirror with a carved wood and gesso frame in a distressed off-white painted finish.
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An overmantel mirror, also known as a chimney glass, is a large decorative mirror specifically proportioned to sit directly above a fireplace mantelpiece. Emerging in popularity during the 18th and 19th centuries, these mirrors served to reflect candle or firelight and maximise visual space in grand reception rooms.

Nineteenth-century mirrors were typically constructed using a wooden armature layered with gesso, a mixture of chalk and binder. Intricate ornamental details were moulded or carved into the gesso before paint or gilding was applied, framing heavy mercury-backed or silvered glass plate.

Authentic Victorian examples often feature hand-carved wood bases beneath gesso ornamentation, showing subtle age cracks or craquelure in the painted surface. Original mirror glass may display minor foxing or oxidisation spots, alongside handmade wooden backboards attached with historic nails.

A distressed overmantel mirror can be mounted directly above a modern or period fireplace to create a striking focal point. Alternatively, large arched versions can rest on a floor or sideboard against a feature wall to add depth and architectural interest to contemporary living spaces.

Dust the carved gesso frame gently using a dry, soft-bristled brush to prevent disturbing delicate ornamentation. Avoid liquid cleaners or damp cloths on painted gesso surfaces, and clean the glass separately using a lint-free cloth lightly sprayed with glass cleaner.
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