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A Fabulous Highly Useful Size Antique 19th C Carved Wood & Gesso Arched Top Gilt Overmantle Mirror.
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A Fabulous Highly Useful Size Antique 19th C Carved Wood & Gesso Arched Top Gilt Overmantle Mirror.

19th century
Sold 30 January 2025 · Cleall Antiques
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Description

A Fabulous highly useful size Antique English 19th C carved wood & gesso arched top gilt Overmantle Mirror, with a moulded frame and original mirror and backboards.

Measurements:

1 metre 18 cm high

1 metre 3 cm wide at bottom

96 cm wide in middle

6 cm deep at bottom

5 cm deep in middle

Date of Manufacture

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

Physical Dimensions
Height
118cm (46.46")
Width
103cm (40.55")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Reference Numbers
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SA1113691
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 C carved wood & gesso arched top gilt Overmantle Mirror, with a moulded frame and original mirror and backboards.

Measurements:

1 metre 18 cm high

1 metre 3 cm wide at bottom

96 cm wide in middle

6 cm deep at bottom

5 cm deep in middle

Date of Manufacture

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

Height
118cm (46.46")
Width
103cm (40.55")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1113691
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
Items For Sale 195
Items Sold 3,577
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An antique 19th-century arched top overmantle mirror featuring a carved wooden frame with a gold gilt finish.
A Fabulous highly useful size Antique 19th C carved wood & gesso arched top gilt Overmantle Mirror.
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  • ObjectMirrors
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialWood, Gesso, Glass
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsArched top crest, Fluted side moulding, Gilt surface finish
  • SizeH 118 cm (46 in) x W 103 cm (41 in) x D 6 cm (2 in)

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Nineteenth-century overmantle mirrors were specifically proportioned to sit above fireplace mantelpieces, often featuring classical architectural motifs, arched crests, and opulent gilt finishes designed to reflect light and enhance the grandeur of period reception rooms.

These pieces typically comprise a foundational frame of carved softwood or pine, built with traditional joinery, coated in multiple layers of gesso, and finished with gold leaf or metallic paint application.

Authenticity is assessed by examining the reverse for hand-cut boards, oxidized fixings, and historical backing papers, alongside inspecting the glass plate for characteristic subtle imperfections, foxing, and silvering wear.

Placing an arched gilt mirror above a fireplace or anchoring it low against a wall introduces verticality, reflects natural daylight, and creates a striking focal point that bridges traditional craftsmanship with modern minimalist spaces.

Gilt gesso surfaces require gentle dry dusting with a soft brush and must be kept away from direct sunlight, excess moisture, and temperature fluctuations to prevent the delicate plaster and gold leaf from cracking or flaking.
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