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Antique Large Quality Decorated Overmantle Mirror 19th Century
Prior and Willis
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Antique Large Quality Decorated Overmantle Mirror 19th Century

19th century
For Sale by Prior and Willis
Description

Antique large quality decorated wall or overmantle mirror, 19th Century.

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

The original mirrored glass has only light oxidation and other age related imperfections.

The frame has an early faux wood paint finish with gilt leaf decoration with some wear and touching up.

Overall maximum dimensions: 138cmH x 83cmW x 5cmD, glass 118cmH x 64cmW.

In good antique condition, with historic knocks, marks, wear, imperfections, scratches, repairs, losses and sympathetic touching up. A few historic extinct woodworm holes on the back that have been treated for good measure.

Stock No. 8245.

30-day no-quibble money-back guarantee.

Competitive UK and overseas door to door shipping.

Declaration

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

Reference Numbers
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SA934492
Dealers Internal Reference
8245
Dealers Notes

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

Description
Antique large quality decorated wall or overmantle mirror, 19th Century.

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

The original mirrored glass has only light oxidation and other age related imperfections.

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The frame has an early faux wood paint finish with gilt leaf decoration with some wear and touching up.
Prior and Willis
fig 1. A large 19th-century overmantel wall mirror featuring a rounded rectangular wooden frame decorated with foliage motifs and a gilded inner trim.
fig 1. Antique Large Quality Decorated Overmantle Mirror 19th Century

Overall maximum dimensions: 138cmH x 83cmW x 5cmD, glass 118cmH x 64cmW.

In good antique condition, with historic knocks, marks, wear, imperfections, scratches, repairs, losses and sympathetic touching up. A few historic extinct woodworm holes on the back that have been treated for good measure.

Stock No. 8245.

30-day no-quibble money-back guarantee.

Competitive UK and overseas door to door shipping.

Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
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SA934492
Dealers Internal Ref
8245
Prior and Willis
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2015
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Prior and Willis
Telephone 07866 705199
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Kings Lynn
Norfolk
United Kingdom
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Verified Since Jan 2015
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A large 19th-century overmantel wall mirror featuring a rounded rectangular wooden frame decorated with foliage motifs and a gilded inner trim.
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FAQs

An overmantel mirror is a decorative wall mirror specifically designed to hang or sit directly above a fireplace mantelpiece, serving to reflect light and enhance room proportions.

Mirrors from this era were typically constructed with carved softwood or hardwood frames, often finished with gesso, gold leaf gilding, or decorative hand-painting, framing glass silvered with mercury or chemical treatments.

Authentic period pieces often feature original hand-cut timber backboards, light surface craquelure on gilding or paintwork, and subtle oxidisation or foxing beneath the mirror plate.

Place the mirror above a fireplace surround, mount it above a hallway console table, or lean it against an accent wall to create visual focal points that contrast historic details with modern furnishings.

Clean the glass plate using a lint-free cloth lightly dampened with water, avoiding chemical sprays near the frame, and dust the painted timber frame gently using a dry, soft-bristled brush.
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