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A Fabulous Good Size Antique English 19th Century Carved Wood & Gesso Gilt Overmantle Mirror.
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A Fabulous Good Size Antique English 19th Century Carved Wood & Gesso Gilt Overmantle Mirror.

19th century
Sold 23 April 2025 · Cleall Antiques
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A Fabulous good size Antique English 19th Century carved wood & gesso gilt Overmantle Mirror, with ornate crest above and original mirror and backboards.

Measurements:

1 metre 20 cm high

1 metre 1 cm wide at bottom

84 cm wide in middle

5 cm deep

Date of Manufacture

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

Physical Dimensions
Height
120cm (47.24")
Width
101cm (39.76")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Reference Numbers
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SA1134402
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 Fabulous good size Antique English 19th Century carved wood & gesso gilt Overmantle Mirror, with ornate crest above and original mirror and backboards.

Measurements:

1 metre 20 cm high

1 metre 1 cm wide at bottom

84 cm wide in middle

5 cm deep

Date of Manufacture

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

Height
120cm (47.24")
Width
101cm (39.76")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1134402
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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An antique rectangular overmantel mirror featuring an ornate carved gesso and giltwood frame with scrollwork ornamentation at the crest.
A Fabulous good size Antique English 19th Century carved wood & gesso gilt Overmantle Mirror.
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An antique rectangular overmantel mirror featuring an ornate carved gesso and giltwood frame with scrollwork ornamentation at the crest.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectMirrors
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialWood, Gesso, Gold Leaf, Glass
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsScrollwork cresting, Egg and dart moulding, Gilded finish, Carved gesso ornamentation
  • SizeH 120 cm (47 in) x W 101 cm (40 in) x D 5 cm (2 in)

FAQs

An overmantel mirror is a large mirror specifically designed to be hung or placed on the mantelpiece above a fireplace. 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 the room while serving as a grand decorative centrepiece.

Traditional antique gilt mirrors are typically constructed from a carved wooden subframe, often pine or softwood, overlaid with layers of gessoa mixture of plaster of Paris and chalk. Liquid gold leaf or powder is then applied over an initial bole layer, frequently red or yellow clay, to create the signature rich metallic sheen.

Authentic 19th-century mirrors can be identified by signs of age such as minor shrinkage cracks in the gesso, hand-carved detailing with subtle irregularities, original mercury or early silvered glass showing foxing, and old board backing secured with handmade screws or rosehead nails.

An antique gilt mirror can be styled in a contemporary setting by leaning it casually against a wall above a minimalist console or fireplace to create a striking contrast between old and new. Its reflective surface helps to open up compact spaces and introduces a layer of historical texture to neutral schemes.

Care for antique gilt mirrors requires gentle dusting with a soft, dry ostrich feather duster or microfiber cloth, avoiding all commercial cleaning sprays, water, and solvents. Because gesso and gold leaf are extremely fragile and moisture-sensitive, mirrors should be kept away from direct sunlight and areas of high humidity.
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