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Victorian Gilt Wood Arch Top Overmantle Mirror
Lorna Byskou
for sale €1,164     $1,264
£995
Lorna Byskou

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Victorian Gilt Wood Arch Top Overmantle Mirror

19th century
For Sale by Lorna Byskou
Description

Victorian giltwood arch top overmantle. There is some deterioration to the mercury mirror plate, but it i s very useable. A replacement mirror plate can be fitted if required.

Height: 81.5 cm

Width: 127 cm

Width of Frame: 109 cm

'END OF SUMMER' SALE - 15% DISCOUNT ON ALL OUR STOCK UNTIL 31ST AUGUST.

Physical Dimensions
Height
81.5cm (32.09")
Width
127cm (50.00")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Declaration

Lorna Byskou has dated this Giltwood Overmantel Mirror to the 1880s.

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SA939401
Dealers Notes

We have been trading for over thirty five years, specialising in 19th century decorative gilt mirrors and furniture. Items can be viewed, by appointment, at our shop in Brasted, Kent, TN16 1JA. All our deliveries are made using a carrier that specialises in handling antiques and fine art, please contact us for further information.

'END OF SUMMER' SALE - 15% DISCOUNT ON ALL OUR STOCK UNTIL 31ST AUGUST.

Description
Victorian giltwood arch top overmantle. There is some deterioration to the mercury mirror plate, but it i s very useable. A replacement mirror plate can be fitted if required.

Height: 81.5 cm

Width: 127 cm

Width of Frame: 109 cm

'END OF SUMMER' SALE - 15% DISCOUNT ON ALL OUR STOCK UNTIL 31ST AUGUST.

Height
81.5cm (32.09")
Width
127cm (50.00")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Date of Manufacture

Lorna Byskou has dated this Giltwood Overmantel Mirror to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA939401
Lorna Byskou
Lorna Byskou
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2012

Specialising in 19th century decorative gilt mirrors and furniture.

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A Victorian giltwood overmantel mirror featuring a gently arched top frame and carved acanthus scroll corner details.
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Archive I A Victorian giltwood overmantel mirror featuring a gently arched top frame and carved acanthus scroll corner details.

Victorian Gilt Wood Arch Top Overmantle Mirror

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A Victorian giltwood overmantel mirror featuring a gently arched top frame and carved acanthus scroll corner details.
Victorian Gilt Wood Arch Top Overmantle Mirror
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A Victorian giltwood overmantel mirror featuring a gently arched top frame and carved acanthus scroll corner details.
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Victorian overmantel mirrors gained prominence during the nineteenth century as focal architectural features designed to rest upon fireplace mantels. They were crafted to reflect both daylight and candlelight, maximizing illumination within high-ceilinged reception rooms.

These frames were typically carved from softwoods or plaster-moulded with gesso applied over timber framing. Gold leaf was then hand-applied using water or oil gilding techniques over a bole base, framing silvered glass plates.

Authentic period examples generally display hand-cut wooden backing boards, natural age wear exposing the reddish or dark bole underneath the gold leaf, and slight foxing or oxidisation on the original glass plate.

Position the mirror directly above a fireplace surround or rest it upon a contemporary console table to create visual height. Pair the gilded finish against matte wall tones or dark paint palettes to create balanced contrast.

Dust the gilded frame gently using a soft, dry camel-hair brush to prevent lifting delicate gold leaf. Avoid liquid cleaners, damp cloths, or abrasive chemicals on gesso and gilding, using specialized glass cleaner applied sparingly only to the mirror plate.
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