Sold 15 November 2025 · Lorna Byskou

This “Victorian Gilt Wood Large Arch Top Overmantle Mirror” found a buyer.

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Description

Victorian giltwood arch top overmantle. The mirror plate is in good condition.

Height: 98.5 cm

Width at Base: 118 cm

Width of Frame: 113 cm

Physical Dimensions

Height

98.5cm (38.78")

Width

118cm (46.46")

Depth

7cm (2.76")

Declaration

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

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1173505

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 giltwood arch top overmantle. The mirror plate is in good condition.

Height: 98.5 cm

Width at Base: 118 cm

Width of Frame: 113 cm

Physical Dimensions

Height

98.5cm (38.78")

Width

118cm (46.46")

Depth

7cm (2.76")

Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1173505

About the Dealer

Lorna Byskou

Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2012

Specialising in 19th century decorative gilt mirrors and furniture.

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Lorna Byskou Profile Page

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Lorna Byskou

Telephone 07710 451116

Location

Kent
United Kingdom

Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/lornabyskou

Verified Since Mar 2012

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ObjectMirrors
Period19th century
StyleVictorian
MaterialGiltwood, Gesso, Glass
ColourGold
MotifsArch top, Reeded frame, Gilded finish, Footed base
SizeH 98.5 cm (39 in) x W 118 cm (46 in) x D 7 cm (3 in)

FAQs

A Victorian overmantel mirror is a large decorative looking glass traditionally designed to be hung or placed on the mantelpiece above a fireplace, serving to reflect light and amplify the sense of space in 19th-century reception rooms.

These pieces typically feature a carved wood or composition base finished with a layer of gold leaf applied over a chalk and glue ground known as gesso, often constructed with pegged mortise and tenon joints in the wooden framework.

Authenticity is generally determined by examining the mirror plate for historical imperfections such as foxing or waviness, inspecting the backboards for aged timber and hand-cut screws, and checking the gesso layer for genuine oxidisation and wear consistent with 19th-century manufacturing.

An antique gilt mirror can be integrated into modern spaces by leaning it casually against a wall above a minimalist sideboard or fireplace to create a striking contrast between historical craftsmanship and clean contemporary lines.

Giltwood frames should be dusted gently with a soft dry brush or feather duster; water, chemical solvents, and abrasive cleaners must be strictly avoided to prevent stripping the delicate gold leaf and gesso.