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Large 19th Century Victorian Gilt Wood Archtop Overmantle Mirror
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for sale €2,750     $2,985
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Large 19th Century Victorian Gilt Wood Archtop Overmantle Mirror

19th century
Description

A Fabulous 19th century Victorian giltwood archtop overmantle mirror with lovely decorative cresting.

It has its original glass and wood panelled back.

This gilt archtop overmantle mirror is in very good condition with lovely gilding. The original glass is also in good condition with some nice foxing to the glass, as can be seen in the images attached.

It measures:

Height - 149cm

Width - 130cm

Deep - 7cm

Outside frame to frame - 110cm

Width of glass - 97cm

Date of Manufacture

Burgett Langfield Decorative Antiques has dated this Victorian Gilt Overmantel Mirror to the 1880s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
149cm (58.66")
Width
130cm (51.18")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Reference Numbers
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SA1243541
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We are based in North Dorset, England and have been trading in antiques and decorative art for over 30 years. We exhibit at all the major antique and decorative fairs across the UK , specialising in 19th and 20th Century European sculpture, including the Art Nouveau and Art Deco period, English and French mirrors , decorative French furniture and lighting.

We pride ourselves on offering an excellent customer service and use a specialist transport company for all our deliveries to ensure an efficient and safe delivery of all purchases. If you need any help or advice on any of our items please feel free to contact us by telephone or email.

Description
A Fabulous 19th century Victorian giltwood archtop overmantle mirror with lovely decorative cresting.

It has its original glass and wood panelled back.

This gilt archtop overmantle mirror is in very good condition with lovely gilding.

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The original glass is also in good condition with some nice foxing to the glass, as can be seen in the images attached.
Burgett Langfield Decorative Antiques

It measures:

Height - 149cm

Width - 130cm

Deep - 7cm

Outside frame to frame - 110cm

Width of glass - 97cm

Date of Manufacture

Burgett Langfield Decorative Antiques has dated this Victorian Gilt Overmantel Mirror to the 1880s.

Height
149cm (58.66")
Width
130cm (51.18")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1243541
Burgett Langfield Decorative Antiques
Burgett Langfield Decorative Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2012

Specialising in art deco and art nouveau sculpture, french and english mirrors and french decorative furniture

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A Victorian giltwood archtop overmantel mirror featuring a carved floral top cresting and scrolled base feet.
Large 19th Century Victorian Gilt Wood Archtop Overmantle Mirror
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A Victorian giltwood archtop overmantel mirror featuring a carved floral top cresting and scrolled base feet.
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  • ObjectOvermantel Mirrors
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialGiltwood, Gesso, Glass
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsFloral cresting, Archtop frame, Moulded rim, Scrolled feet
  • SizeH 149 cm (59 in) x W 130 cm (51 in) x D 7 cm (3 in)

This large Victorian overmantel mirror dates from 1880 and possesses an archtop frame constructed from giltwood and gesso with a gold finish. The piece showcases a heavily carved floral cresting at the top, a moulded rim around the glass, and scrolled feet at the base. Additional visible details include the original glass with foxing, and a wood panelled back. The mirror measures 149 cm high, 130 cm wide, and 7 cm deep. Positioned in an English Country House style interior, this mirror is intended for placement above the mantel in a reception room or living space. It reflects interior light while adding period character to traditional or eclectic fireplace settings.

FAQs

Victorian overmantel mirrors were designed to sit directly above a fireplace mantelpiece, featuring wide arched frames often embellished with carved foliage crestings and gilded finishes to maximize light reflection within living spaces.

These frames were typically constructed from carved timber or lime wood with applied gesso moulding, covered in clay bole and finished with hand-applied gold leaf that was burnished to achieve depth.

Authentic 19th-century examples feature original panelled wooden backings, slight foxing or oxidisation on the glass plate, and natural surface wear where the underlying reddish clay bole shows through rubbed gilding.

Position the mirror centrally above a fireplace or atop a console table to create an architectural focal point that adds formal proportions and light to both classic and contemporary rooms.

Dust the frame regularly with a dry, soft-bristled brush or microfibre cloth, keeping moisture and liquid cleaning agents away from the delicate gesso and gold leaf surface.
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