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Description

A Fine Antique Gilt Overmantle Mirror dating from 1880.

Retaining its original water-gilding in remarkable overall condition.

Original mirror plate which has only very light foxing.

Original backing boards.

127cm tall. 122cm max width at base. Main frame width 105cm.

Physical Dimensions

Height

127cm (50.00")

Width

122cm (48.03")

Declaration

Fine Antique Mirrors has dated this Antique Gilt Overmantel Mirror to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1174312

Description

A Fine Antique Gilt Overmantle Mirror dating from 1880.

Retaining its original water-gilding in remarkable overall condition.

Original mirror plate which has only very light foxing.

Original backing boards.

127cm tall. 122cm max width at base. Main frame width 105cm.

Physical Dimensions

Height

127cm (50.00")

Width

122cm (48.03")

Date of Manufacture

Fine Antique Mirrors has dated this Antique Gilt Overmantel Mirror to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1174312

About the Dealer

Fine Antique Mirrors

Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2022

Specializing in antique 18th/19th century gilt mirrors. Gilding restoration undertaken.

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Bury St Edmunds
Suffolk
United Kingdom

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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing

ObjectOvermantel Mirrors
Period19th century
StyleVictorian
MaterialGiltwood, Gesso, Glass, Timber
ColourGold
MotifsArched top, Scroll feet, Gilded finish, Moulded frame
SizeH 127 cm (50 in) x W 122 cm (48 in)

FAQs

Victorian overmantel mirrors gained immense popularity during the 19th century as a focal point positioned directly above fireplace mantels, designed to reflect light and amplify the sense of space in formal reception rooms.

These mirrors typically feature a hand-carved wooden frame finished with layers of gesso and gold leaf, housing a heavy silvered glass plate secured within a sturdy timber backing.

Authentic pieces often exhibit signs of age such as foxing or minor oxidation on the mercury or silvered glass plate, hand-applied gilt finishes, and old-growth timber construction with period joinery on the reverse.

Positioning an arched overmantel mirror above a fireplace or mounting it low against a plain wall creates a striking architectural focal point that balances traditional craftsmanship with contemporary minimalist surroundings.

Clean the glass gently using a soft, lint-free cloth and a mild glass cleaner sprayed onto the cloth rather than the mirror, and avoid placing the frame in direct sunlight or areas of high humidity to protect the delicate gilt finish.