Name: A Delightful Large Antique English 19th Century Carved Wood & Gesso Arched Top Gilt Overmantle Mirror.
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1124390
Price: 1750 GBP
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Cleall Antiques

Sold 23 January 2026 · Cleall Antiques

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Description

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

Measurements:

1 metre 50 cm high

1 metre 53 cm wide at bottom

1 metre 30 cm wide in middle

6 cm deep

Date of Manufacture

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

Physical Dimensions

Height

150cm (59.06")

Width

153cm (60.24")

Depth

6cm (2.36")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1124390

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

Measurements:

1 metre 50 cm high

1 metre 53 cm wide at bottom

1 metre 30 cm wide in middle

6 cm deep

Date of Manufacture

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

Physical Dimensions

Height

150cm (59.06")

Width

153cm (60.24")

Depth

6cm (2.36")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1124390

About the Dealer

Cleall Antiques

Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2011

Specialist in antique english & french mirrors.

Dealer Profile

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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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ObjectMirrors
Period19th century
StyleVictorian
MaterialWood, Gesso, Glass, Gold Leaf
ColourGold
MotifsArched top, Carved cresting, Gilt finish, Scrollwork corners
SizeH 150 cm (59 in) x W 153 cm (60 in) x D 6 cm (2 in)

FAQs

An overmantle mirror is a large decorative looking glass historically designed to be hung or placed on the mantelpiece above a fireplace, often featuring landscape orientations or arched tops to draw the eye upward.

These pieces typically utilised a carved softwood or pine base coated in layers of gessoa mixture of chalk and binderwhich was then water-gilded or oil-gilded with fine metal leaf.

Authenticity is assessed by examining the backboards, hand-carved joinery, micro-crazing in the gesso, and the presence of silver nitrate oxidisation or slight imperfections within the historic glass plate.

Positioning the piece above a modern fireplace or leaning it casually against a neutral wall adds architectural scale, reflects natural daylight, and creates a striking contrast between historic ornamentation and minimalist decor.

Gilt surfaces are extremely fragile and should only be dusted gently with a dry, soft ostrich feather duster, avoiding all chemical solvents, abrasive cloths, and moisture which can damage the delicate metal leaf.