Name: A Highly Useful Size Antique English 19th Century Carved Wood & Gesso Arched Top Painted Overmantle Mirror.
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1106739
Price: 650 GBP
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Cleall Antiques

Sold 17 July 2025 · Cleall Antiques

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Description

A Highly useful size Antique English 19th Century carved wood & gesso arched top painted Overmantle Mirror, with original mirror and backboards.

Measurements:

74 cm high

117 cm wide at bottom

5 cm deep

Date of Manufacture

Cleall Antiques has dated this Antique Overmantle Mirror to the 1860s.

Physical Dimensions

Height

74cm (29.13")

Width

117cm (46.06")

Depth

5cm (1.97")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1106739

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 Highly useful size Antique English 19th Century carved wood & gesso arched top painted Overmantle Mirror, with original mirror and backboards.

Measurements:

74 cm high

117 cm wide at bottom

5 cm deep

Date of Manufacture

Cleall Antiques has dated this Antique Overmantle Mirror to the 1860s.

Physical Dimensions

Height

74cm (29.13")

Width

117cm (46.06")

Depth

5cm (1.97")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1106739

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
ColourOff-White
MotifsArched top, Carved acanthus scrolls, Beaded border, Distressed painted finish
SizeH 74 cm (29 in) x W 117 cm (46 in) x D 5 cm (2 in)

FAQs

Overmantle mirrors became increasingly popular during the 19th century, specifically designed to be hung or placed directly above a fireplace mantelpiece to reflect light and enhance the sense of space in formal rooms.

These pieces typically feature a wooden substrate covered in a mixture of plaster or gesso, which is then hand-carved or moulded into intricate decorative motifs before being gilded, painted, or finished with a distressed patina.

Authentic pieces often display period characteristics such as hand-beveled or silver-layered mirror plates showing natural foxing, pine or hardwood secondary backing boards, and traditional gesso cracking consistent with age.

Positioning an arched overmantle mirror above a fireplace or a sideboard creates a striking focal point, effortlessly bridging traditional architecture with modern minimalist furnishings.

Maintain antique mirrors by avoiding harsh chemical cleaners on the glass and frame, keeping them out of direct sunlight to prevent further fading, and ensuring stable humidity levels to protect the delicate gesso and wooden structure.