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Description

Victorian gilt arch top overmantle. The mirror plate is later and in very good condition. Wooden panelled back.

Height: 144 cm

Width at Base: 144 cm

Width of Frame: 122 cm

Physical Dimensions

Height

144cm (56.69")

Width

144cm (56.69")

Depth

9cm (3.54")

Declaration

Lorna Byskou has dated this Victorian Gilt Overmantel Mirror to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1123520

Dealers Notes

We have been trading for over thirty five years, specialising in 19th century decorative gilt mirrors and furniture. Items can be viewed, by appointment, at our shop in Brasted, Kent, TN16 1JA. All our deliveries are made using a carrier that specialises in handling antiques and fine art, please contact us for further information.

Description

Victorian gilt arch top overmantle. The mirror plate is later and in very good condition. Wooden panelled back.

Height: 144 cm

Width at Base: 144 cm

Width of Frame: 122 cm

Physical Dimensions

Height

144cm (56.69")

Width

144cm (56.69")

Depth

9cm (3.54")

Date of Manufacture

Lorna Byskou has dated this Victorian Gilt Overmantel Mirror to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1123520

About the Dealer

Lorna Byskou

Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2012

Specialising in 19th century decorative gilt mirrors and furniture.

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Lorna Byskou Profile Page

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Lorna Byskou

Telephone 07710 451116

Location

Kent
United Kingdom

Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/lornabyskou

Verified Since Mar 2012

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Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing

ObjectMirrors
Period19th century
StyleVictorian
MaterialWood, Gesso, Gold Leaf, Glass
ColourGold
MotifsArched top, Gilt frame, Scroll feet, Beaded moulding
SizeH 144 cm (57 in) x W 144 cm (57 in) x D 9 cm (4 in)

FAQs

An overmantel mirror is a large wall mirror traditionally designed to be hung or placed on the mantelpiece above a fireplace, becoming particularly popular and ornate during the Victorian era to reflect light and enhance room proportions.

Traditional mirrors from this period typically feature a hand-carved wooden or composition (compo) frame built over a softwood base, finished with a layer of gesso and applied gold leaf or gold paint.

Authentic pieces often exhibit signs of age such as foxing or minor oxidation in the mirror plate, hand-applied gesso details with characteristic shrinkage cracks, and older backing boards secured with traditional fixings.

Pairing a highly ornate historical mirror with clean-walled contemporary spaces creates a striking focal point, balancing classic craftsmanship with modern minimalism.

Dust the gilt frame gently with a soft, dry brush without using water or chemical cleaners, and apply glass cleaner directly to a cloth rather than the mirror to prevent moisture damage to the silvering and frame.