Name: A Delightful Antique English 19th Century Carved Wood & Gesso Gilt Overmantle Mirror.
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1092849
Price: 795 GBP
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Cleall Antiques

Sold 1 October 2024 · Cleall Antiques

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Description

A Delightful Antique English 19th Century carved wood & gesso gilt Overmantle Mirror, with arched original mirror and backboards.

Measurements:

1metre 14 cm high

1 metre 1 cm wide

4 cm deep

Date of Manufacture

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

Physical Dimensions

Height

114cm (44.88")

Width

101cm (39.76")

Depth

4cm (1.57")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1092849

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 Delightful Antique English 19th Century carved wood & gesso gilt Overmantle Mirror, with arched original mirror and backboards.

Measurements:

1metre 14 cm high

1 metre 1 cm wide

4 cm deep

Date of Manufacture

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

Physical Dimensions

Height

114cm (44.88")

Width

101cm (39.76")

Depth

4cm (1.57")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1092849

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

Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/cleall

Verified Since Jun 2011

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ObjectMirrors
Period19th century
StyleVictorian
MaterialWood, Gesso, Gold Leaf, Glass
ColourGold
MotifsArched top, Gilded finish, Moulded frame
SizeH 114 cm (45 in) x W 101 cm (40 in) x D 4 cm (2 in)

FAQs

Overmantel mirrors gained immense popularity during the 18th and 19th centuries, specifically designed to be hung or placed on the mantelpiece above a fireplace to reflect candlelight and natural light around the room.

Authentic period mirrors typically feature a carved wooden frame, often pine or softwood, layered with gessoa mixture of plaster of Paris and chalkwhich was then hand-gilded with gold leaf.

Authenticity can be determined by inspecting the mirror glass for foxing, bubbles, and uneven thickness, as well as examining the wooden backing boards, hand-cut nails, and the intricate crazing of the gesso layer over time.

An antique mirror adds a layer of historic contrast and luminosity to contemporary spaces; position it above a minimalist fireplace or lean it against a living room wall to create an illusion of expanded space.

Gilded surfaces are extremely delicate and should be dusted gently with a soft, dry microfibre cloth, avoiding any liquid cleaners, chemical solvents, or abrasive materials that can strip the fragile gold leaf.