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19th Century English Silvered Overmantle Mirror
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19th Century English Silvered Overmantle Mirror

19th century
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A fabulous English silvered arch topped overmantle mirror dating from the Victorian era. The original glass plate is surrounded by a beautiful silvered frame carved with twisted ribbons and flowers.

This generously sized mirror is in very good condition and ready to add style and distinction to any room.

c. 1880

Code: RM1081

Height: 41.5" 105.5 cm

Width: 32.5" 82.5 cm

Width at base: 39.75" 101 cm

Date of Manufacture

Hobson May Collection has dated this Antique Silvered Overmantel Mirror to the 1880s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
105.5cm (41.54")
Width
82.5cm (32.48")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1162185
Dealers Internal Reference
RM1081
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A fabulous English silvered arch topped overmantle mirror dating from the Victorian era.
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The original glass plate is surrounded by a beautiful silvered frame carved with twisted ribbons and flowers.
Hobson May Collection
fig 1. A 19th-century arched overmantel mirror featuring a silvered finish with twist moulding and base feet on either side.
fig 1. 19th Century English Silvered Overmantle Mirror

This generously sized mirror is in very good condition and ready to add style and distinction to any room.

c. 1880

Code: RM1081

Height: 41.5" 105.5 cm

Width: 32.5" 82.5 cm

Width at base: 39.75" 101 cm

Date of Manufacture

Hobson May Collection has dated this Antique Silvered Overmantel Mirror to the 1880s.

Height
105.5cm (41.54")
Width
82.5cm (32.48")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1162185
Dealers Internal Ref
RM1081
Hobson May Collection
Hobson May Collection
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2015

Decorative furniture and accessories from the 18th to 20th century

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19th Century English Silvered Overmantle Mirror

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A 19th-century arched overmantel mirror featuring a silvered finish with twist moulding and base feet on either side.
19th Century English Silvered Overmantle Mirror
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A 19th-century arched overmantel mirror featuring a silvered finish with twist moulding and base feet on either side.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectOvermantel Mirrors
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialPine, Gesso, Silver Leaf, Glass
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsArched top, Twist moulding, Side feet, Silver leaf finish
  • SizeH 105.5 cm (42 in) x W 82.5 cm (32 in)

This Victorian overmantle mirror dates from 1880 and possesses a pine and gesso construction finished in silver leaf with a distinct silver colour. The arched frame incorporates detailed twist moulding around the edges, alongside delicate floral carvings along the top and protruding side feet at the base that support the structure. The original glass plate is housed within this decorative surround, exhibiting an overall metallic sheen with visible ageing texture along the borders. Measuring 105.5 cm high and 82.5 cm wide, the mirror functions practically above the mantel in a traditional living room, dining space or hallway. Its classic shape and reflective surface bring a sense of light and proportion to domestic interiors, fitting seamlessly into English Country House schemes.

FAQs

An overmantel mirror from this period is designed specifically to sit directly above a fireplace mantelpiece, featuring a flat base, an arched top, and decorative moulding tailored to Victorian and Regency reception rooms.

These mirrors were constructed using a timber frameoften pine or oakcovered in plaster gesso moulding, finished with genuine silver leaf gilding, and fitted with mercury-backed or early silver-backed glass plates.

Authentic period examples display original softwood backboards, subtle oxidisation or foxing on the glass mirror plate, hand-carved gesso detailing, and natural wear or tarnishing along the high points of the silvered finish.

Positioning an arched silvered mirror above a fireplace or a large console table maximizes natural light reflection and provides an architectural focal point in both minimalist neutral rooms and traditional period spaces.

Dust the frame gently using a dry, soft microfibre cloth or brush, taking care to avoid liquid spray cleaners or abrasive polishes that can degrade delicate silver leaf finish and gesso detailing.
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