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Victorian Gilt Large Overmantle Mirror
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Victorian Gilt Large Overmantle Mirror

19th century
Sold 20 November 2025 · Lorna Byskou
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Description

Victorian gilt overmantle, beautifully decorated with a ribbon tied flower spray over scallop shell cresting, and bell flower detail to the sides. Ornate side pieces to the base. Supported on white porcelain feet. The mirror plate is in good condition, with some very fine surface marks to the upper left side, and there are a few spots of deterioration.

Height: 151 cm

Width: 127.5 cm

Width of Frame: 101 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
151cm (59.45")
Width
127.5cm (50.20")
Depth
9cm (3.54")
Declaration

Lorna Byskou has dated this Victorian Gilt Overmantel Mirror to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
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SA948177
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.

Description
Victorian gilt overmantle, beautifully decorated with a ribbon tied flower spray over scallop shell cresting, and bell flower detail to the sides. Ornate side pieces to the base. Supported on white porcelain feet.
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The mirror plate is in good condition, with some very fine surface marks to the upper left side, and there are a few spots of deterioration.
Lorna Byskou

Height: 151 cm

Width: 127.5 cm

Width of Frame: 101 cm

Height
151cm (59.45")
Width
127.5cm (50.20")
Depth
9cm (3.54")
Date of Manufacture

Lorna Byskou has dated this Victorian Gilt Overmantel Mirror to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
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SA948177
Lorna Byskou
Lorna Byskou
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2012

Specialising in 19th century decorative gilt mirrors and furniture.

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A large Victorian arched overmantel mirror featuring an ornate gilt frame adorned with floral carvings, scrollwork, and a central cartouche.
Victorian Gilt Large Overmantle Mirror
Ref: SA948177
A large Victorian arched overmantel mirror featuring an ornate gilt frame adorned with floral carvings, scrollwork, and a central cartouche.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectMirrors
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • Material[Wood, Gesso, Gold Leaf, Glass]
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsFloral garlands, Scroll feet, Central cartouche, Beaded moulding
  • SizeH 151 cm (59 in) x W 127.5 cm (50 in) x D 9 cm (4 in)

FAQs

A Victorian overmantel mirror is a large decorative looking glass traditionally designed to hang or stand on the mantelpiece above a fireplace, serving both a reflective and ornamental purpose in nineteenth-century interiors.

These mirrors were typically constructed from a wooden base, such as pine or gesso-coated softwoods, which was then intricately carved or moulded with composition ornament and finished with gold leaf or metallic gilt paint.

Authentic pieces often feature original mercury glass with characteristic foxing or oxidation, hand-applied gold leaf over gesso, traditional joinery at the frame corners, and aged backing boards secured with old fixings.

Placing a large gilt mirror above a contemporary fireplace or mounting it on a plain painted wall creates a striking focal point that contrasts ornate historical craftsmanship with minimalist modern aesthetics.

Gilded surfaces should be dusted gently with a soft, dry ostrich feather duster or microfiber cloth, avoiding all moisture, abrasive cleaners, and chemical solvents to protect the delicate metallic leaf.
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