Name: A Fabulous Highly Useful Size Antique English 19th Century Carved Wood & Gesso Shaped Top Gilt Overmantle Mirror.
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1108543
Price: 695 GBP
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Cleall Antiques

Sold 20 March 2025 · Cleall Antiques

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Description

A Fabulous highly useful size Antique English 19th Century carved wood & gesso shaped top gilt Overmantle Mirror, with original mirror and backboards.

Measurements:

93 cm high

1 metre 24 cm wide at bottom

4 cm deep

Date of Manufacture

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

Physical Dimensions

Height

93cm (36.61")

Width

124cm (48.82")

Depth

4cm (1.57")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1108543

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 Fabulous highly useful size Antique English 19th Century carved wood & gesso shaped top gilt Overmantle Mirror, with original mirror and backboards.

Measurements:

93 cm high

1 metre 24 cm wide at bottom

4 cm deep

Date of Manufacture

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

Physical Dimensions

Height

93cm (36.61")

Width

124cm (48.82")

Depth

4cm (1.57")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1108543

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, Glass, Gold Leaf
ColourGold
MotifsArched top, Moulded frame, Gilt finish
SizeH 93 cm (37 in) x W 124 cm (49 in) x D 4 cm (2 in)

FAQs

Nineteenth-century overmantel mirrors were specifically designed to be hung or placed on the mantelpiece above a fireplace, often featuring architectural proportions and shaped crests to reflect light and enhance formal rooms.

These pieces typically feature a carved wooden or composition gesso framework coated in gold leaf or gilt finish, housing a heavy hand-silvered glass plate secured within a robust timber backing.

Authenticity is assessed by examining the characteristics of the glass for foxing or oxidation, inspecting the hand-carved gesso layers for age-related micro-cracking, and checking the joinery and fixings on the reverse.

Positioning the mirror above a fireplace or a sideboard creates a focal point, pairing traditional gilded elements with clean-lined contemporary furniture to achieve a balanced, eclectic aesthetic.

Dust the frame gently with a soft, dry brush and clean the mirror glass sparingly using a cloth dampened with distilled water or a mild neutral solution, taking care to avoid letting moisture touch the fragile gilt surface.