Name: A Superb Large Antique English 19th Century Carved Wood & Gesso Arched Top Gilt Overmantle Mirror.
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1013464
Price: 1595 GBP
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Cleall Antiques

Sold 11 December 2024 · Cleall Antiques

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Description

A Superb large Antique English 19th Century carved wood & gesso arched top gilt Overmantle Mirror, with simple ornate crest above and original mirror and backboards.

Measurements

146 cm high

122 cm wide

5 cm deep

Date of Manufacture

Cleall Antiques has dated this Antique Gilt Overmantle Mirror to the 1870s.

Physical Dimensions

Height

146cm (57.48")

Width

122cm (48.03")

Depth

5cm (1.97")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1013464

Dealers Notes

We are offering Pay day offer 15% off one mirror and 20% off the second mirror for a limited time only including Free Delivery within the UK for mirrors over £500.

By appointment only.

Please call Damian on 07831 869955 for any enquires.

Description

A Superb large Antique English 19th Century carved wood & gesso arched top gilt Overmantle Mirror, with simple ornate crest above and original mirror and backboards.

Measurements

146 cm high

122 cm wide

5 cm deep

Date of Manufacture

Cleall Antiques has dated this Antique Gilt Overmantle Mirror to the 1870s.

Physical Dimensions

Height

146cm (57.48")

Width

122cm (48.03")

Depth

5cm (1.97")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1013464

About the Dealer

Cleall Antiques

Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2011

Specialist in antique english & french mirrors.

Dealer Profile

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Cleall Antiques

Telephone 07831 869 955

Location

Blakedene
Lyminster Road
Lyminster
Nr Arundel
West Sussex
BN17 7QF
United Kingdom

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ObjectWall Mirrors
Period19th century
StyleVictorian
MaterialWood, Gesso, Glass
ColourGold
MotifsArched top, Carved cresting, Gilded finish, Moulded frame
SizeH 146 cm (57 in) x W 122 cm (48 in) x D 5 cm (2 in)

FAQs

Nineteenth-century overmantle mirrors were specifically manufactured to be positioned on the mantelpiece above a fireplace, often featuring grand proportions, arched tops, and elaborate gilded frames designed to reflect candlelight and natural light around a reception room.

Authentic period pieces typically feature a foundational structure of carved wood, such as pine or hardwood, overlaid with applied gesso and composition ornament (compo), which was then hand-gilded with gold leaf or metallic paint.

Authentication involves examining the rear construction for hand-sawn timber, old fixings, and original backing boards, alongside inspecting the mirror plate for silvering degradation, minor imperfections, and slight distortion characteristic of historical float-glass alternatives.

An antique gilt mirror works effectively as a statement piece in modern spaces by juxtaposing ornate historical craftsmanship against minimalist walls, or by positioning it above a fireplace or console table to create vertical scale and luminosity.

Gilt frames require delicate handling; dust gently with a soft, dry brush or microfibre cloth, avoiding any moisture, chemical solvents, or abrasive cleaners that can permanently damage the fragile historical gesso and gold leaf surface.