Sold 30 April 2026 · Lorna Byskou

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Description

Victorian giltwood arch top overmantle. There is some ghosting and spotting to the mirror plate, but the reflection is clear and the mirror is very useable. Wooden panelled back.

Height: 103 cm

Width at Base: 116 cm

Width of Frame: 96.5 cm

Physical Dimensions

Height

103cm (40.55")

Width

116cm (45.67")

Depth

7cm (2.76")

Declaration

Lorna Byskou has dated this Victorian Giltwood Overmantel Mirror to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1123526

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 giltwood arch top overmantle.

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There is some ghosting and spotting to the mirror plate, but the reflection is clear and the mirror is very useable.

Lorna Byskou

Wooden panelled back.

Height: 103 cm

Width at Base: 116 cm

Width of Frame: 96.5 cm

Physical Dimensions

Height

103cm (40.55")

Width

116cm (45.67")

Depth

7cm (2.76")

Date of Manufacture

Lorna Byskou has dated this Victorian Giltwood Overmantel Mirror to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1123526

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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ObjectMirrors
Period19th century
StyleVictorian
MaterialGiltwood, Gesso, Glass
ColourGold
MotifsArched top, Scrolled feet, Gilded finish, Moulded frame
SizeH 103 cm (41 in) x W 116 cm (46 in) x D 7 cm (3 in)

FAQs

An overmantel mirror is a large decorative mirror specifically designed to be hung or placed on the mantelpiece above a fireplace, becoming popular during the Victorian era to reflect light and enhance the sense of space in a room.

They were typically constructed using a wooden base frame, often pine or softwood, which was then coated in gessoa mixture of plaster and gluebefore being hand-gilded with gold leaf or painted with metallic size.

Authentic pieces often exhibit period-specific characteristics such as hand-beveled glass showing slight oxidisation, foxing, or imperfections, hand-applied gesso mouldings, and older backing boards secured with traditional fixings.

Placing an antique overmantel mirror above a contemporary or traditional fireplace creates a striking focal point, contrasting period ornamentation with clean lines to add depth, light, and historical texture to a room.

Gilded surfaces are extremely delicate and should be dusted gently with a soft dry brush, avoiding water, chemical cleaners, or abrasive cloths that can strip the gold leaf or damage the fragile gesso details.