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Attractive Large Antique Gilt Overmantle Mirror C1870
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Attractive Large Antique Gilt Overmantle Mirror C1870

19th century
Sold 16 October 2026 · Fine Antique Mirrors
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A very attractive and well proportioned antique giltwood overmantel mirror dating from 1870.

Retaining it's original gold leaf gilding which has a lovely mellow, antique look.

Original mercury silvered mirror plate, wonderful slightly grey hue to the silvering and also an attractive sparkle which is only seen in mercury silvered glass. Minor foxing to extreme lower left of plate.

Original backing board and hanging plates.

Complete with ebonized plinth rail, which is removable if required.

Sizes 148.5 cm tall. 128.5 cm max width at base. Main frame width 112 cm.

Physical Dimensions
Height
148.5cm (58.46")
Width
128.5cm (50.59")
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Fine Antique Mirrors has dated this Antique Gilt Overmantel Mirror to the 1870s.

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Description
A very attractive and well proportioned antique giltwood overmantel mirror dating from 1870.

Retaining it's original gold leaf gilding which has a lovely mellow, antique look.

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Original mercury silvered mirror plate, wonderful slightly grey hue to the silvering and also an attractive sparkle which is only seen in mercury silvered glass.
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Minor foxing to extreme lower left of plate.

Original backing board and hanging plates.

Complete with ebonized plinth rail, which is removable if required.

Sizes 148.5 cm tall. 128.5 cm max width at base. Main frame width 112 cm.

Height
148.5cm (58.46")
Width
128.5cm (50.59")
Date of Manufacture

Fine Antique Mirrors has dated this Antique Gilt Overmantel Mirror to the 1870s.

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SA1232457
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Specializing in antique 18th/19th century gilt mirrors. Gilding restoration undertaken.

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A large Victorian giltwood overmantel mirror featuring an arched top decorated with a carved ribbon bow crest and lower scrolled side supports.
Attractive Large Antique Gilt Overmantle mirror C1870
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A large Victorian giltwood overmantel mirror featuring an arched top decorated with a carved ribbon bow crest and lower scrolled side supports.
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  • ObjectMirrors
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialGiltwood, Gesso, Glass
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsRibbon bow crest, Arched frame, Acanthus scroll feet, Beaded moulding
  • SizeH 148.5 cm (58 in) x W 128.5 cm (51 in)

This large Victorian overmantel mirror dates from 1870 and displays a French Chateau style with a gold colourway. Constructed from giltwood, gesso, and glass, the piece features an arched frame set upon an ebonized plinth rail, complemented by an ornate ribbon bow crest at the top, acanthus scroll feet at the base, and beaded moulding along the border. The original gold leaf gilding presents a mellow antique appearance, whilst the original mercury silvered mirror plate exhibits a greyish hue, sparkle, and minor foxing to the extreme lower left, accompanied by the original backing board and hanging plates. Measuring 148.5 cm high and 128.5 cm wide, the mirror stands 148.5 cm tall with a maximum base width of 128.5 cm and a main frame width of 112 cm. Positioned above the mantel in a living room, dining room, or hallway, the mirror brings traditional character and reflective light to interior spaces. The substantial proportions make it suitable as a focal point over a fireplace, while the removable ebonized plinth rail offers versatility in placement and styling to suit various domestic settings.

FAQs

An overmantel mirror is a decorative wall mirror specifically designed to sit directly above a fireplace mantelpiece. Popularised during the 18th and 19th centuries, these mirrors were designed to reflect candlelight and firelight, enhancing the illumination and visual size of grand reception rooms.

Victorian gilt mirrors were typically constructed from a carved wooden core covered in molded gesso plaster detailing. The surface was then finished with micro-thin layers of genuine gold leaf applied using water gilding or oil gilding techniques over a painted clay bole base.

Authentic period pieces feature solid pine or oak backing boards, natural age-related oxidisation or slight silvering loss on the glass plate, and visible wear showing the red or yellow clay bole beneath the gilding. Molded gesso ornaments may also exhibit fine hairline cracking due to wood shrinkage over time.

A gilt overmantel mirror can be mounted centrally above a fireplace mantelpiece to create an architectural focal point. Alternatively, it can be leaned against a wall atop a dark wood sideboard or console table to juxtapose classical period ornamentation against modern neutral interiors.

Dust the gilded frame gently using a soft, dry camel-hair brush or microfibre cloth, taking care around delicate gesso details. Never apply water, liquid glass cleaners, or household sprays directly to the gold leaf, as moisture can dissolve water gilding and damage the delicate surface.
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