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Late Victorian Oak Over Mantle Mirror
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Late Victorian Oak Over Mantle Mirror

19th century
Sold 11 August 2025 · Philip Hunt Antiques
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Description

Late Victorian Oak Over Mantle Mirror.

This Mirror Features a Cornice With Dentil Moldings.

The Mirror Itself is Flanked by Fluted Columns with Carved Detail.

The Columns Having Shaped Supports.

Presented in Good Condition.

Size:

Height 38” (96cm)

Width 51” (130cm)

Depth 3” (7cm)

Date of Manufacture

Philip Hunt Antiques has dated this Victorian Oak Overmantel Mirror to the 1880s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
96cm (37.80")
Width
130cm (51.18")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1149694
Dealers Internal Reference
PP107-29
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Description
Late Victorian Oak Over Mantle Mirror.

This Mirror Features a Cornice With Dentil Moldings.

The Mirror Itself is Flanked by Fluted Columns with Carved Detail.

The Columns Having Shaped Supports.

Presented in Good Condition.

Size:

Height 38” (96cm)

Width 51” (130cm)

Depth 3” (7cm)

Date of Manufacture

Philip Hunt Antiques has dated this Victorian Oak Overmantel Mirror to the 1880s.

Height
96cm (37.80")
Width
130cm (51.18")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1149694
Dealers Internal Ref
PP107-29
Philip Hunt Antiques
Philip Hunt Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2011

Specializing in furniture spanning from the illustrious 18th century to the early 20th century,

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A rectangular Victorian oak overmantel mirror featuring a moulded cornice, fluted side pilasters with rosette corner blocks, and scrolled feet. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A rectangular Victorian oak overmantel mirror featuring a moulded cornice, fluted side pilasters with rosette corner blocks, and scrolled feet. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Late Victorian Oak Over Mantle Mirror

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A rectangular Victorian oak overmantel mirror featuring a moulded cornice, fluted side pilasters with rosette corner blocks, and scrolled feet.
Late Victorian Oak Over Mantle Mirror
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A rectangular Victorian oak overmantel mirror featuring a moulded cornice, fluted side pilasters with rosette corner blocks, and scrolled feet.
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  • ObjectWall Mirrors
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialOak, Glass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsFluted pilasters, Rosette corner blocks, Moulded cornice, Scrolled feet
  • SizeH 96 cm (38 in) x W 130 cm (51 in) x D 7 cm (3 in)

A Victorian overmantel mirror is a large decorative looking-glass traditionally designed to be hung or placed on the mantelpiece above a fireplace during the 19th century.

These mirrors typically feature solid oak or oak veneers built with traditional joinery techniques, often incorporating hand-carved decorative motifs, moulded cornices, and bevelled glass plates.

Authenticity is identified through period-appropriate construction markers such as hand-cut screws, early backboards, oxidisation or foxing on the original mercury or silvered glass, and dense, mature timber grain.

This piece can be mounted above a contemporary fireplace or console table to create a focal point, contrasting traditional wooden textures with minimalist furnishings to add depth and historical character.

Preservation involves keeping the timber nourished with microcrystalline wax, cleaning the glass with a non-ammonia solution applied to a cloth rather than directly to the frame, and avoiding placement in areas with fluctuating humidity.
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