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Victorian Ebonised and Parcel-gilt Arch Top Overmantle Mirror
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Victorian Ebonised and Parcel-gilt Arch Top Overmantle Mirror

19th century
Sold 15 April 2026 · Lorna Byskou
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Description

Victorian ebonised and parcel-gilt arch top overmnatle, supported on two white porcelain feet. There is extensive ghosting to the mirror plate, but it is very useable with a clear reflection. A replacement mirror plate can be fitted if required.

Height: 79 cm

Width: 110 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
79cm (31.10")
Width
110cm (43.31")
Depth
4.5cm (1.77")
Declaration

Lorna Byskou has dated this Victorian Overmantel Mirror to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1140110
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 ebonised and parcel-gilt arch top overmnatle, supported on two white porcelain feet. There is extensive ghosting to the mirror plate, but it is very useable with a clear reflection. A replacement mirror plate can be fitted if required.

Height: 79 cm

Width: 110 cm

Height
79cm (31.10")
Width
110cm (43.31")
Depth
4.5cm (1.77")
Date of Manufacture

Lorna Byskou has dated this Victorian Overmantel Mirror to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1140110
Lorna Byskou
Lorna Byskou
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2012

Specialising in 19th century decorative gilt mirrors and furniture.

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Lorna Byskou

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Verified Since Mar 2012
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An antique arched overmantel mirror with an ebonised black frame featuring intricate parcel-gilt floral decorations.
Victorian Ebonised and Parcel-Gilt Arch Top Overmantle Mirror
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An antique arched overmantel mirror with an ebonised black frame featuring intricate parcel-gilt floral decorations.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectMirrors
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialWood, Glass, Gold Leaf
  • ColourBlack and Gold
  • MotifsArched top, Ebonised finish, Parcel-gilt floral scrollwork
  • SizeH 79 cm (31 in) x W 110 cm (43 in) x D 4.5 cm (2 in)

FAQs

Victorian overmantel mirrors are characterised by their placement directly above a fireplace mantel, often featuring arched tops, heavy frames, and rich surface treatments that reflect the eclectic and ornate design ethos of the 19th century.

These frames were typically constructed from dense hardwoods like pine or mahogany, finished with ebonised paint to simulate ebony, and accented with applied or painted gold leaf, known as parcel-gilt.

Authentic pieces often exhibit period-specific construction markers such as hand-bevelled glass with silver nitrate backing oxidation, traditional joinery, and the use of natural gesso beneath the gilding.

Positioning an arched overmantel mirror above a fireplace or a sideboard creates a focal point, reflecting natural light and adding vertical scale to contemporary or traditional living spaces.

Preserve the finish by dusting gently with a dry, soft microfiber cloth and avoiding liquid cleaners or direct sunlight, which can degrade the fragile ebonised surface and gold leaf over time.
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