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Victorian Gilt Large Arch Top Overmantle Mirror
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Victorian Gilt Large Arch Top Overmantle Mirror

19th century
Sold 7 October 2026 · Lorna Byskou
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Description

Victorian gilt arch top overmantle. There is extensive deterioration to the mirror plate, but it is useable.

Height: 92 cm

Width at Base: 140 cm

Width of Frame: 120 cm

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Lorna Byskou has dated this Victorian Gilt Overmantel Mirror to the 1880s.

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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 gilt arch top overmantle. There is extensive deterioration to the mirror plate, but it is useable.

Height: 92 cm

Width at Base: 140 cm

Width of Frame: 120 cm

Date of Manufacture

Lorna Byskou has dated this Victorian Gilt Overmantel Mirror to the 1880s.

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Lorna Byskou
Lorna Byskou
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2012

Specialising in 19th century decorative gilt mirrors and furniture.

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A large Victorian arched overmantel mirror featuring a gilded frame with carved scroll moulding details at the bottom corners.
Victorian Gilt Large Arch Top Overmantle Mirror
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A large Victorian arched overmantel mirror featuring a gilded frame with carved scroll moulding details at the bottom corners.
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  • ObjectOvermantel Mirror
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialGilded Wood, Gesso, Mirror Glass
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsArched top frame, Scroll side feet, Gilded mouldings

This Victorian overmantel mirror is an 1880 English country house furnishing made from gilded wood, gesso and mirror glass with a gold finish. The arch top frame has gilded mouldings and carved scroll side feet at the bottom corners. Extensive deterioration is visible across the mirror plate, though the piece remains fully useable. The item measures 92 cm in height, 140 cm in width at the base and 120 cm in frame width. Traditional placement for this mirror is directly above the mantelpiece in a living room, drawing room or dining room. The generous proportions suit positioning over a fireplace to reflect natural light and create a sense of space in traditional interior settings. The antique gilt surface complements period fireplaces, wood panelling and classic interior design schemes without requiring additional wall decoration.

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A Victorian overmantel mirror is a architectural wall mirror designed specifically to sit directly above a fireplace mantelpiece. Popular throughout the 19th century, these mirrors typically feature a flat bottom edge to rest on the shelf and an arched or moulded top frame engineered to fill the chimney breast.

Victorian gilt mirror frames were typically constructed using carved pine or lime wood coated with gesso, a smooth mixture of chalk and binder. The decorative ornamental details were crafted from moulded composition material before fine gold leaf was applied to the surface.

Authentic period examples generally display original mercury or early silvered glass exhibiting light oxidisation and minor spotting. The reverse typically features hand-sawn wooden backing boards, and the gilding will show natural wear revealing red or grey clay bole beneath the gold leaf layer.

Position the mirror centrally above a fireplace or atop a dining room sideboard to anchor the space. The metallic gilded frame pairs effectively with dark painted walls for dramatic contrast or against neutral palettes to introduce warm metallic accents.

Dust the frame regularly using a soft, dry camel-hair brush to prevent dirt buildup within carved details. Avoid liquid cleaners, damp cloths, or commercial polishes on gilded gesso, as moisture can dissolve the water-gilding glue and strip the gold leaf.
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