Name: A Stunning Large Antique English 19th Century Carved Wood & Gesso Arched Top Gilt Overmantle Mirror.
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1111604
Price: 1995 GBP
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Cleall Antiques

Sold 24 June 2026 · Cleall Antiques

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Description

A Stunning large Antique English 19th Century carved wood & gesso arched top gilt Overmantle Mirror, with ornate crest above and original foxed glass and original backboards.

Measurements:

1 metre 44 cm high

1 metre 20 cm wide at bottom

1 metre 15 cm wide in middle

8 cm deep at bottom

5 cm deep in middle

Date of Manufacture

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

Physical Dimensions

Height

144cm (56.69")

Width

120cm (47.24")

Depth

8cm (3.15")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1111604

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 Stunning large Antique English 19th Century carved wood & gesso arched top gilt Overmantle Mirror, with ornate crest above and original foxed glass and original backboards.

Measurements:

1 metre 44 cm high

1 metre 20 cm wide at bottom

1 metre 15 cm wide in middle

8 cm deep at bottom

5 cm deep in middle

Date of Manufacture

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

Physical Dimensions

Height

144cm (56.69")

Width

120cm (47.24")

Depth

8cm (3.15")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1111604

About the Dealer

Cleall Antiques

Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2011

Specialist in antique english & french mirrors.

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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 & Gothic
MaterialWood, Gesso, Glass, Gold Leaf
ColourGold
MotifsArched top, Scrollwork, Crested cartouche, Gilded acanthus carving
SizeH 144 cm (57 in) x W 120 cm (47 in) x D 8 cm (3 in)

FAQs

Overmantel mirrors originated in the 18th and 19th centuries, specifically designed to be hung or placed on the mantelpiece above a fireplace to reflect light and enhance the grandeur of formal rooms.

These mirrors typically feature a hand-carved wooden frame coated in gessoa plaster-like mixtureand finished with gold leaf or metallic paint, often incorporating hand-blown or early float glass plates.

Authentic pieces generally exhibit age-related characteristics such as foxing or oxidisation in the mirror glass, hand-cut joinery, layered gesso cracking, and heavy patination on the gilding.

They can be mounted securely above a fireplace or leaned casually against a feature wall to anchor the room, creating an effective focal point that balances historic charm with modern minimalism.

Gilt and gesso surfaces are extremely delicate; they should be dusted gently with a soft, dry brush and kept away from direct moisture, chemical solvents, and direct sunlight to prevent further flaking.