Sold 17 December 2024 · Merchant House Antiques

This “Large Arch Topped 19th Century Gilded Over Mantle” found a buyer.

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Description

Great example of large arch topped antique gilt mirror.

French circa 1870’s with original backboards, gilding and mirror plate

Height 57 inches or 146 cm

Width 42.5 inches or 108 cm

No 6

Declaration

Merchant House Antiques has dated this Gilded Overmantel Mirror to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1017556

Dealers Internal Reference

Mha075/4290/3022

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Description

Great example of large arch topped antique gilt mirror.

French circa 1870’s with original backboards, gilding and mirror plate

Height 57 inches or 146 cm

Width 42.5 inches or 108 cm

No 6

Date of Manufacture

Merchant House Antiques has dated this Gilded Overmantel Mirror to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1017556

Dealers Internal Ref

Mha075/4290/3022

About the Dealer

Merchant House Antiques

Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2008

4th generation of antiques specialists. Expert in quality 19th century european furniture - specialists in farmhouse tables.

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Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing

ObjectMirrors
Period19th century
StyleVictorian
MaterialGiltwood, Glass
ColourGold
MotifsArched top, Reeded frame, Gilded finish

FAQs

Overmantel mirrors originated in the 17th and 18th centuries, specifically designed to be hung over fireplace mantels to reflect candlelight and brighten rooms before the advent of modern electric lighting.

Traditional mirrors often feature hand-carved wooden frames finished with gesso and gold leaf, housing hand-silvered glass plates held in place by wooden backboards and secured with traditional joinery.

Authentic period pieces typically exhibit signs of age such as foxing or oxidisation in the mirror plate, hand-beveled edges, traditional backboards with old fixings, and wear patterns on the original gilding.

An antique mirror creates a striking focal point when mounted above a fireplace mantel or leaned against a feature wall to add depth, light, and a sense of history to contemporary spaces.

Care involves dusting gently with a soft dry cloth, avoiding chemical cleaning agents that can strip the delicate gold leaf or damage the original silvering, and maintaining stable room humidity.