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A Stunning Large Antique English 19th C Arched Top Painted Overmantle Mirror.
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A Stunning Large Antique English 19th C Arched Top Painted Overmantle Mirror.

19th century
For Sale by Cleall Antiques
Description

A Stunning large Antique English 19th C arched top painted Overmantle Mirror, with ornate carvings above and original mirror and backboards.

Measurements:

1 metre 34 cm high

1 metre 31 cm wide at the bottom

1 metre 12 cm wide in middle

6 cm deep

Date of Manufacture

Cleall Antiques has dated this Arched Painted Overmantel Mirror to the 1860s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
134cm (52.76")
Width
131cm (51.57")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Reference Numbers
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SA1101668
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By appointment only.

Please call Damian on 07831 869955 for any enquires.

Description
A Stunning large Antique English 19th C arched top painted Overmantle Mirror, with ornate carvings above and original mirror and backboards.

Measurements:

1 metre 34 cm high

1 metre 31 cm wide at the bottom

1 metre 12 cm wide in middle

6 cm deep

Date of Manufacture

Cleall Antiques has dated this Arched Painted Overmantel Mirror to the 1860s.

Height
134cm (52.76")
Width
131cm (51.57")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1101668
Cleall Antiques
Cleall Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2011

Specialist in antique english & french mirrors.

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Cleall Antiques

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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A large 19th-century arched overmantel mirror with a carved scrolled crest and a distressed off-white painted finish.
A Stunning large Antique English 19th C arched top painted Overmantle Mirror.
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A large 19th-century arched overmantel mirror with a carved scrolled crest and a distressed off-white painted finish.
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  • ObjectOvermantel Mirrors
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialWood, Plaster, Glass, Paint
  • ColourOff-White
  • MotifsArched top, Scrolled cresting, Side corbels, Molded frame
  • SizeH 134 cm (53 in) x W 131 cm (52 in) x D 6 cm (2 in)

An antique English overmantle mirror from 1860, dating to the Victorian period, follows a traditional design for an English country house. Constructed from wood, plaster, glass and paint, the piece features an off-white distressed painted finish with visible ageing. Ornate scrolled carvings decorate the arched top cresting, accompanied by side corbels and a molded frame, while the original glass plate sits within along with backboards. Measuring 134 cm high, 131 cm wide and 6 cm deep, the mirror is designed for placement above the mantel in a living room, drawing room or bedroom. The scale suits installation over a chimney breast, mantelpiece or console table to reflect light and add architectural presence to an interior.

FAQs

An overmantel mirror is a large wall-mounted mirror designed specifically to sit directly above a fireplace mantelpiece, often featuring an arched upper frame and ornate carved detailing characteristic of 19th-century interior design.

These mirrors were constructed using timber frames, frequently overlayed with molded plaster composition for detailed scrollwork, and finished with oil paint, distemper, or gilding.

Authentic period examples generally display silvered or mercury glass with subtle natural oxidation, hand-cut wooden backboards, and authentic age-related wear across the painted surface.

Position the mirror above a fireplace or a large console table to serve as a focal point, pairing historical carved textures with contemporary neutral colour schemes.

Dust the frame regularly using a dry, soft-bristled brush to avoid disturbing flaking paint, and clean the glass with a lightly dampened microfiber cloth without applying liquid directly onto the frame.
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