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A Wonderful Large Antique English 19th Carved Wood & Gesso Gilt Overmantle Mirror.
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A Wonderful Large Antique English 19th Carved Wood & Gesso Gilt Overmantle Mirror.

19th century
Sold 20 March 2025 · Cleall Antiques
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Description

A Wonderful large Antique English 19th carved wood & gesso gilt Overmantle Mirror, with original backboards.

Measurements:

1 metre 34 cm high

1 metre 31 cm wide at bottom

1 metre 9 cm wide in middle

5 cm deep 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
134cm (52.76")
Width
131cm (51.57")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Reference Numbers
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SA1128970
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 Wonderful large Antique English 19th carved wood & gesso gilt Overmantle Mirror, with original backboards.

Measurements:

1 metre 34 cm high

1 metre 31 cm wide at bottom

1 metre 9 cm wide in middle

5 cm deep in middle

7 cm deep at bottom

Date of Manufacture

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

Height
134cm (52.76")
Width
131cm (51.57")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1128970
Cleall Antiques
Cleall Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2011

Specialist in antique english & french mirrors.

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Cleall Antiques

Cleall Antiques
Telephone 07831 869 955
Location
Blakedene
Lyminster Road
Lyminster
Nr Arundel
West Sussex
BN17 7QF
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/cleall
Verified Since Jun 2011
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Items Sold 3,577
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A large rectangular 19th-century English overmantel mirror featuring an ornate carved wooden frame with a gilded gesso finish and arched top corners.
A Wonderful large Antique English 19th carved wood & gesso gilt Overmantle Mirror.
Ref: SA1128970
A large rectangular 19th-century English overmantel mirror featuring an ornate carved wooden frame with a gilded gesso finish and arched top corners.
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Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectMirrors
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialWood, Gesso, Glass
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsFluted pilasters, Carved scrolling brackets, Gilded finish, Arched frame
  • SizeH 134 cm (53 in) x W 131 cm (52 in) x D 7 cm (3 in)

FAQs

An overmantel mirror is a large wall-hanging or resting mirror traditionally designed to be placed directly above a fireplace mantelpiece. Originating in the 17th century and gaining immense popularity during the Georgian and Victorian eras, these mirrors were constructed to reflect candlelight and natural light around formal reception rooms while serving as a grand decorative focal point.

These mirrors typically feature a foundational structure of pine or hardwood, onto which layers of gessoa mixture of chalk and gluewere applied, smoothed, and intricately carved or moulded. Gold leaf or composition leaf was then meticulously applied over the gesso base, often burnished with agate stone to achieve a brilliant metallic lustre.

Authentication involves examining the mirror plate for age-related foxing, bubbles, and slight imperfections characteristic of historical silvering processes. Additionally, inspectors look for hand-cut joinery, period-appropriate hand-carved gesso ornamentation, oxidised iron fixings, and aged wooden backing boards secured with old brads or screws.

A large antique gilt mirror can be rested directly on a fireplace mantel or secured to a feature wall to anchor a room and bounce light into dark corners. Pairing it with minimalist modern furniture creates a striking juxtaposition, allowing the ornate historic craftsmanship to stand out as a piece of architectural art.

Gilt surfaces are extremely delicate and sensitive to moisture, alcohol, and modern chemical solvents. Dusting should be performed gently with a dry, ultra-soft feather duster or microfiber cloth, avoiding any rubbing that could flake the fragile gesso and gold leaf layers.
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