Name: A Superb Large Antique English 19th Century Carved Wood & Gesso Arched Top Gilt Beaded Framed Overmantle Mirror.
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1127292
Price: 1295 GBP
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Cleall Antiques

Sold 30 July 2026 · Cleall Antiques

This “Superb Large Antique English 19th Century Carved Wood & Gesso Arched Top Gilt Beaded Framed Overmantle Mirror” found a buyer.

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Description

A Superb large Antique English 19th Century carved wood & gesso arched top gilt beaded framed Overmantle Mirror, with original mirror and backboards.

Measurements:

1 metre 17 cm high

1 metre 41 cm wide at bottom widest point

1 metre 22 cm wide in middle

7 cm deep at bottom

Date of Manufacture

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

Physical Dimensions

Height

117cm (46.06")

Width

141cm (55.51")

Depth

7cm (2.76")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1127292

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 Superb large Antique English 19th Century carved wood & gesso arched top gilt beaded framed Overmantle Mirror, with original mirror and backboards.

Measurements:

1 metre 17 cm high

1 metre 41 cm wide at bottom widest point

1 metre 22 cm wide in middle

7 cm deep at bottom

Date of Manufacture

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

Physical Dimensions

Height

117cm (46.06")

Width

141cm (55.51")

Depth

7cm (2.76")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1127292

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
ColourGold
MotifsArched top, Gilt beaded frame, Carved scroll feet, Gesso ornamentation
SizeH 117 cm (46 in) x W 141 cm (56 in) x D 7 cm (3 in)

FAQs

Overmantel mirrors gained prominence during the 18th and 19th centuries, designed specifically to hang above fireplace mantels to reflect candlelight and natural light around the room.

These pieces typically feature a carved wood or composition gesso frame over a pine or hardwood base, finished with gold leaf or metallic paint, and fitted with hand-silvered glass plates.

Authenticity indicators include hand-beveled or uneven glass with natural oxidisation spots, hand-carved details or moulded gesso, and aged wooden backing boards secured with period fixings.

Such mirrors can be mounted traditionally above a fireplace or left freestanding on the floor leaning against a wall to create an illusion of space and add architectural interest to contemporary rooms.

Dust gently with a soft, dry microfibre cloth, avoiding chemical cleaning agents or excessive moisture that can damage fragile gesso, gold leaf, and historical mirror silvering.