Name: A Wonderful Large Antique English 19th Century Carved Wood & Gesso Gilt Shaped Overmantle Mirror.
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1098596
Price: 1295 GBP
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Cleall Antiques

Sold 19 October 2025 · Cleall Antiques

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Description

A Wonderful large Antique English 19th Century carved wood & gesso gilt shaped Overmantle Mirror, with original glass and backboards.

Measurements :

1 metre 33 cm high

1 metre 13 cm wide at bottom

4 cm deep

Date of Manufacture

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

Physical Dimensions

Height

133cm (52.36")

Width

113cm (44.49")

Depth

4cm (1.57")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1098596

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 Wonderful large Antique English 19th Century carved wood & gesso gilt shaped Overmantle Mirror, with original glass and backboards.

Measurements :

1 metre 33 cm high

1 metre 13 cm wide at bottom

4 cm deep

Date of Manufacture

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

Physical Dimensions

Height

133cm (52.36")

Width

113cm (44.49")

Depth

4cm (1.57")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1098596

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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ObjectMirrors
Period19th century
StyleVictorian
MaterialWood, Gesso, Gold Leaf, Glass
ColourGold
MotifsArched top, Moulded frame, Gilded finish
SizeH 133 cm (52 in) x W 113 cm (44 in) x D 4 cm (2 in)

FAQs

Overmantel mirrors gained immense popularity during the 19th century, specifically designed to be hung on the chimney breast directly above the fireplace to reflect candlelight and natural light around Victorian reception rooms.

Authentic period overmantel mirrors typically feature a hand-carved wooden frame coated in layers of gesso and gold leaf, often housing heavy silvered float glass plates secured with traditional wooden backing boards.

Authentication involves examining the gesso layer for fine craquelure, inspecting the mirror plate for silver oxidisation and irregularities, and checking for hand-cut joinery and period fixings on the reverse.

Placing a large gilded mirror above a fireplace creates a dramatic focal point that balances modern minimalist furniture with historic texture, while effectively amplifying natural light within the space.

Preservation requires avoiding direct sunlight and excessive humidity to prevent the gesso from cracking, and cleaning the glass sparingly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth without spraying liquids directly onto the gilded surface.