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An Early 19th Century Mahogany Overmantel Mirror
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An Early 19th Century Mahogany Overmantel Mirror

19th century
For Sale by Tinker & Toad
Description

An Early 19th Century Mahogany Overmantel Mirror. The mahogany frame formed of architectural style columns with decorative gilt terminals. The lovely time worn mirror framed with a simple gilt slip to finish the look.

Date of Manufacture

Tinker & Toad has dated this Regency Mahogany Overmantel Mirror to the Regency era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
49cm (19.29")
Width
85cm (33.46")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Reference Numbers
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SA1118586
Description
An Early 19th Century Mahogany Overmantel Mirror. The mahogany frame formed of architectural style columns with decorative gilt terminals. The lovely time worn mirror framed with a simple gilt slip to finish the look.
Date of Manufacture

Tinker & Toad has dated this Regency Mahogany Overmantel Mirror to the Regency era.

Height
49cm (19.29")
Width
85cm (33.46")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Reference Numbers
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SA1118586
Tinker & Toad
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2020
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An early 19th-century horizontal mahogany overmantel mirror featuring turned side pilasters, gilt accents, and foxed glass.
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Archive I An early 19th-century horizontal mahogany overmantel mirror featuring turned side pilasters, gilt accents, and foxed glass.

An Early 19th Century Mahogany Overmantel Mirror

Archive II An early 19th-century horizontal mahogany overmantel mirror featuring turned side pilasters, gilt accents, and foxed glass. View II
Archive III An early 19th-century horizontal mahogany overmantel mirror featuring turned side pilasters, gilt accents, and foxed glass. View III
Archive IV An early 19th-century horizontal mahogany overmantel mirror featuring turned side pilasters, gilt accents, and foxed glass. View IV
Archive V An early 19th-century horizontal mahogany overmantel mirror featuring turned side pilasters, gilt accents, and foxed glass. View V
Archive VI An early 19th-century horizontal mahogany overmantel mirror featuring turned side pilasters, gilt accents, and foxed glass. View VI
Archive VII An early 19th-century horizontal mahogany overmantel mirror featuring turned side pilasters, gilt accents, and foxed glass. View VII
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Tinker & Toad
Telephone 07771 682942
Location
54 The Mint
Rye
East Sussex
TN31 7EN
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/tinkerandtoad
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Tinker & Toad
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An early 19th-century horizontal mahogany overmantel mirror featuring turned side pilasters, gilt accents, and foxed glass.
An Early 19th Century Mahogany Overmantel Mirror
Ref: SA1118586
An early 19th-century horizontal mahogany overmantel mirror featuring turned side pilasters, gilt accents, and foxed glass.
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  • ObjectOvermantel Mirror
  • Period19th century
  • StyleRegency
  • MaterialMahogany, Giltwood, Glass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsTurned pilasters, Gilt capitals, Rectangular frame, Foxed mirror plate
  • SizeH 49 cm (19 in) x W 85 cm (33 in) x D 6 cm (2 in)

This early 19th-century Regency overmantel mirror exhibits a warm brown mahogany timber construction complemented by gilded accents on the capitals and a simple inner slip. The architectural frame incorporates turned side pilasters, a horizontal top moulding, and a rectangular glass plate displaying characteristic foxed ageing with dark patches and speckling. Practical dimensions measure 49 cm high, 85 cm wide, and 6 cm deep. Position this horizontal mirror above a living room mantelpiece or sideboard to introduce classical character and reflect light within an interior. The muted timber tones and aged mirror surface integrate well into traditional or transitional home settings.

FAQs

Regency overmantel mirrors from the early 19th century typically feature architectural elements inspired by classical antiquity, such as fluted columns, pilasters, and cornices. Designed to sit directly above a fireplace mantle, they often incorporate mahogany framing alongside subtle gilding.

Frames were primarily constructed using dense hardwoods such as mahogany or pine with mahogany veneers, frequently adorned with gold leaf or giltwood highlights. The mirror plates during this era were typically made using mercury tin amalgam backing, which creates a distinct age-related patination over time.

Authentic period mirror plates display characteristic greyish clouding, spotting, or oxidisation known as foxing within the glass. Additionally, original backings usually consist of dark pine or oak wood boards secured with hand-cut nails or early screw fastenings.

Mount the mirror centrally above a living room fireplace or place it atop a dining room sideboard to anchor the space. The warmth of the mahogany wood and antique foxing provides visual balance when paired alongside contemporary minimalism or neutral colour palettes.

Clean the wooden frame using a dry microfiber cloth and occasional beeswax polish applied sparingly. Avoid harsh chemical glass cleaners on original silvered plates, as moisture seep can penetrate the edges and degrade the historic backing.
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