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A Splendid Large Antique English 19th Century Carved Wood & Gesso Arched Top Gilt Overmantle Mirror.
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A Splendid Large Antique English 19th Century Carved Wood & Gesso Arched Top Gilt Overmantle Mirror.

19th century
Sold 18 May 2026 · Cleall Antiques
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Description

A Splendid large Antique English 19th Century carved wood & gesso arched top gilt Overmantle Mirror, with original foxed glass and backboards.

Measurements :

1 metre 32 cm high

1 metre 27 cm wide at bottom widest point

1 metre 10 cm wide in middle

8 cm deep at bottom

6 cm deep in middle

Date of Manufacture

Cleall Antiques has dated this Gilt Overmantel Mirror to the 1860s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
132cm (51.97")
Width
127cm (50.00")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
Reference Numbers
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SA1198354
Dealers Notes

We are offering Pay day offer 15% off one mirror and 20% off the second mirror for a limited time only including Free Delivery within the UK for mirrors over £500.

By appointment only.

Please call Damian on 07831 869955 for any enquires.

Description
A Splendid large Antique English 19th Century carved wood & gesso arched top gilt Overmantle Mirror, with original foxed glass and backboards.

Measurements :

1 metre 32 cm high

1 metre 27 cm wide at bottom widest point

1 metre 10 cm wide in middle

8 cm deep at bottom

6 cm deep in middle

Date of Manufacture

Cleall Antiques has dated this Gilt Overmantel Mirror to the 1860s.

Height
132cm (51.97")
Width
127cm (50.00")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1198354
Cleall Antiques
Cleall Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2011

Specialist in antique english & french mirrors.

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Cleall Antiques

Cleall Antiques
Telephone 07831 869 955
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Blakedene
Lyminster Road
Lyminster
Nr Arundel
West Sussex
BN17 7QF
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/cleall
Verified Since Jun 2011
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Items Sold 3,577
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An antique arched top gilt overmantel mirror with a wooden frame standing outdoors against a red brick wall.
A Splendid large Antique English 19th Century carved wood & gesso arched top gilt Overmantle Mirror.
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An antique arched top gilt overmantel mirror with a wooden frame standing outdoors against a red brick wall.
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  • ObjectMirrors
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialWood, Gesso, Glass, Gold Leaf
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsArched top, Gilded finish, Moulded frame, Plinth feet
  • SizeH 132 cm (52 in) x W 127 cm (50 in) x D 8 cm (3 in)

FAQs

Overmantel mirrors gained immense popularity during the 19th century, specifically designed to be hung or placed directly above a fireplace mantelpiece. They served the functional purpose of reflecting candlelight and daylight around the room while visually expanding the perceived space of formal reception rooms.

Traditional 19th-century gilt mirrors are typically constructed from a carved wood frame, often pine or hardwood, coated in a layer of gesso. Gold leaf or composition gold metal leaf is then applied over the prepared gesso surface, frequently finished with burnishing and subtle distressing.

Authentic period mirrors often feature hand-applied gesso over carved timber, heavy old sheet glass with characteristic foxing or silver oxidisation, and traditional pegged or joined wooden framing at the reverse. Period backboards and hand-cut screws or old fixings also provide reliable indicators of age.

An antique gilt mirror works effectively as a statement focal point when contrasted against minimalist contemporary walls or placed directly above a modern fireplace hearth. Its metallic finish and arched silhouette add verticality, warmth, and a layer of historic contrast to clean-lined modern furniture.

Preserve gilt surfaces by dusting gently with a dry, soft microfibre cloth, avoiding all chemical solvents, abrasive cleaners, and excessive moisture which can degrade the fragile gesso layer. Glass should be cleaned sparingly using a non-ammonia cleaner applied to the cloth rather than directly onto the mirror surface.
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