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Large Victorian Carved Oak Overmantel Mirror
For sale by LTANTIQUES.CO.UK
for sale €2,165     $2,350
£1,850
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Large Victorian Carved Oak Overmantel Mirror

19th century
For Sale by LTANTIQUES.CO.UK
Description

This magnificent large Victorian overmantel mirror is crafted from bleached oak and features a richly ornamented frame, adorned with classical motifs, including scrolling acanthus leaves, floral patterns, and finely detailed figures that evoke the grandeur of the Victorian era.

The mirror itself is generously proportioned, making it perfect as an overmantel feature. The bleached oak finish gives it a soft, aged patina, lending a warm and sophisticated aesthetic.

W 176cm (69.5")

D 14.5cm (5.75")

H 110cm (43")

Date of Manufacture

LTANTIQUES.CO.UK has dated this Carved Oak Overmantel Mirror to the 1880s.

Independent Date Check ID 09653218
Dealer's Item Date1880s
Sellingantiques Date1880s
Sellingantiques agingItem 125-155 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1880s:
Wide vertical pine backboards: construction typical of late nineteenth-century cabinet work.
Renaissance Revival carved terms and beast cresting: popular late Victorian historicist taste.
Dark finish residue in the carved recesses: late nineteenth-century stained oak stripped later.
Curved upper mirror corners: shaped glass cut to fit the carved frame rebate.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
110cm (43.31")
Width
176cm (69.29")
Depth
14.5cm (5.71")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1236174
Dealers Internal Reference
WNE250319B
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Description
This magnificent large Victorian overmantel mirror is crafted from bleached oak and features a richly ornamented frame, adorned with classical motifs, including scrolling acanthus leaves, floral patterns, and finely detailed figures that evoke the grandeur of the Victorian era.
fig 1. A wide Victorian oak overmantel mirror featuring detailed hand-carved cresting with beast heads, side pilasters with fruit swags, and carved human masks.
fig 1. Large Victorian Carved Oak Overmantel Mirror

The mirror itself is generously proportioned, making it perfect as an overmantel feature. The bleached oak finish gives it a soft, aged patina, lending a warm and sophisticated aesthetic.

W 176cm (69.5")

D 14.5cm (5.75")

H 110cm (43")

Date of Manufacture

LTANTIQUES.CO.UK has dated this Carved Oak Overmantel Mirror to the 1880s.

Independent Date Report ID 09653218
Dealer's Item Date1880s
Sellingantiques dating1880s
Sellingantiques agingItem 125-155 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1880s:
Wide vertical pine backboards: construction typical of late nineteenth-century cabinet work.
Renaissance Revival carved terms and beast cresting: popular late Victorian historicist taste.
Dark finish residue in the carved recesses: late nineteenth-century stained oak stripped later.
Curved upper mirror corners: shaped glass cut to fit the carved frame rebate.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
110cm (43.31")
Width
176cm (69.29")
Depth
14.5cm (5.71")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1236174
Dealers Internal Ref
WNE250319B
LTANTIQUES.CO.UK
LTANTIQUES.CO.UK
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Specialists in all periods of english furniture

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Archive I A wide Victorian oak overmantel mirror featuring detailed hand-carved cresting with beast heads, side pilasters with fruit swags, and carved human masks.

Large Victorian Carved Oak Overmantel Mirror

Archive II A wide Victorian oak overmantel mirror featuring detailed hand-carved cresting with beast heads, side pilasters with fruit swags, and carved human masks. View II
Archive III A wide Victorian oak overmantel mirror featuring detailed hand-carved cresting with beast heads, side pilasters with fruit swags, and carved human masks. View III
Archive IV A wide Victorian oak overmantel mirror featuring detailed hand-carved cresting with beast heads, side pilasters with fruit swags, and carved human masks. View IV
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Kent
ME14 3HH
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A wide Victorian oak overmantel mirror featuring detailed hand-carved cresting with beast heads, side pilasters with fruit swags, and carved human masks.
Large Victorian Carved Oak Overmantel Mirror
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A wide Victorian oak overmantel mirror featuring detailed hand-carved cresting with beast heads, side pilasters with fruit swags, and carved human masks.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectOvermantel Mirrors
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialOak, Glass
  • ColourNatural Oak
  • MotifsCarved masks, Fruit and floral swags, Acanthus leaf scrollwork, Mythical beast cresting
  • SizeH 110 cm (43 in) x W 176 cm (69 in) x D 14.5 cm (6 in)

This large Victorian overmantel mirror is made from oak with a bleached finish and a soft, aged patina. The heavy frame displays a wide horizontal glass plate, surmounted by an elaborate carved cresting featuring mythical beast heads and acanthus leaf scrollwork centred on a medallion. The side pilasters incorporate carved human masks, pendant fruit and floral swags, and scroll feet at the base, complemented by repeating egg-and-dart mouldings along the top and bottom rails. The item measures 110 cm high, 176 cm wide, and 14.5 cm deep. In a modern home, this architectural mirror is designed to hang directly above the mantel in a principal reception room or a spacious dining room to reflect light and add scale to the interior. The natural oak tones suit traditional or eclectic period interiors where classical ornamentation is desired.

FAQs

Overmantel mirrors gained widespread popularity in the 19th century as architectural focal points positioned directly above fireplace hearths. Designed to fit the exact width of a chimney breast, these mirrors reflected light from candles and gas lamps, amplifying warmth and visual depth in Victorian drawing rooms.

Victorian overmantel mirrors were constructed primarily using solid hardwoods such as oak, walnut, or mahogany, backed with softwood pine panels. The frames featured hand-carved ornamentation joined with mortise and tenon woodwork, surrounding thick silvered or mercurial plate glass.

Authentic period pieces exhibit subtle hand-tool marks within deep carvings, natural timber oxidisation on backboards, and authentic age wear to the original glass silvering. Frame joints will show traditional cabinetmaking methods rather than modern adhesives or mechanical fasteners.

Mount the mirror centrally above a fireplace mantelpiece or atop a modern console table to create an architectural focal point. Pairing the textured, carved oak with modern neutral walls, contemporary ceramics, or sleek metal fixtures creates a balanced, layered interior aesthetic.

Dust the detailed carvings regularly using a soft-bristled brush or dry microfibre cloth. Apply a clear beeswax polish once or twice a year to nourish the oak timber, and clean the glass plate with a lightly dampened cloth, avoiding liquid contact with the wooden frame edges.
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