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French Painted and Parcel Gilt Overmantle Mirror
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Burgett Langfield Decorative Antiques

Burgett Langfield Decorative Antiques

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French Painted and Parcel Gilt Overmantle Mirror

1900 - 1920
Description

An unusual French painted and parcel - gilt overmantle mirror with decorative mounts. It has its original glass and wood back.

This French decorative overmantle mirror is in very good condition, the original glass is also in good condition.

Date of Manufacture

Burgett Langfield Decorative Antiques has dated this French Parcel Gilt Mirror to the 1910s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
88cm (34.65")
Width
93cm (36.61")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Reference Numbers
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SA1244353
Dealers Notes

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.

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An unusual French painted and parcel - gilt overmantle mirror with decorative mounts. It has its original glass and wood back.
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This French decorative overmantle mirror is in very good condition, the original glass is also in good condition.
Burgett Langfield Decorative Antiques
Date of Manufacture

Burgett Langfield Decorative Antiques has dated this French Parcel Gilt Mirror to the 1910s.

Height
88cm (34.65")
Width
93cm (36.61")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Reference Numbers
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SA1244353
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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Square cream-painted framed mirror featuring an arched inner window and gold leaf foliate spandrels in each corner.
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Archive I Square cream-painted framed mirror featuring an arched inner window and gold leaf foliate spandrels in each corner.

French Painted and Parcel Gilt Overmantle Mirror

Archive II Square cream-painted framed mirror featuring an arched inner window and gold leaf foliate spandrels in each corner. View II
Archive III Square cream-painted framed mirror featuring an arched inner window and gold leaf foliate spandrels in each corner. View III
Archive IV Square cream-painted framed mirror featuring an arched inner window and gold leaf foliate spandrels in each corner. View IV
Archive V Square cream-painted framed mirror featuring an arched inner window and gold leaf foliate spandrels in each corner. View V
Archive VI Square cream-painted framed mirror featuring an arched inner window and gold leaf foliate spandrels in each corner. View VI
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Burgett Langfield Decorative Antiques

Burgett Langfield Decorative Antiques
Telephone 07770 752 762
Location
Dorset
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/burgettlangfield
Verified Since Nov 2012
Items For Sale 95
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Burgett Langfield Decorative Antiques
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Square cream-painted framed mirror featuring an arched inner window and gold leaf foliate spandrels in each corner.
French Painted And Parcel Gilt Overmantle Mirror
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Square cream-painted framed mirror featuring an arched inner window and gold leaf foliate spandrels in each corner.
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  • ObjectOvermantel Mirror
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleFrench Chateau
  • MaterialWood, Gesso, Gold Leaf, Glass
  • ColourCream and Gold
  • MotifsParcel gilding, Foliate spandrels, Arched aperture, Painted frame
  • SizeH 88 cm (35 in) x W 93 cm (37 in) x D 3 cm (1 in)

This French chateau overmantle mirror, dating from 1910, is constructed from wood and gesso with a glass plate and finished in a cream paint with parcel gilt highlights. The square frame has a moulded edge, an arched inner window aperture, and gold leaf foliate spandrels in each of the four corners. It retains its original glass and wood back, showing very good condition throughout. The piece measures 88 cm high, 93 cm wide, and 3 cm deep. Positioned above a fireplace mantel in a living room, dining room, or bedroom, it brings traditional French character to an interior wall scheme. The pale cream and gold colour palette complements neutral or period interior decors, reflecting light into the space while serving as a decorative wall hanging.

FAQs

An overmantel mirror is constructed to sit directly above a fireplace hearth or mantel, featuring a flat base and decorative upper moulding. The term parcel gilt refers to an object that is partially gilded, combining painted wood surfaces with gold leaf accents to highlight specific carved ornamentation.

These mirrors were traditionally crafted from carved softwoods like pine or lime, coated in layers of gesso prior to being finished in tempera paint. Raised spandrels and moulding were layered with clay bole and real gold leaf before mirror glass was fitted.

Authentic period examples demonstrate subtle craquelure across painted gesso areas and gentle wear where the reddish clay bole shows through the gilded highlights. The reverse typically features hand-sawn wooden backboards fastened with historical fixings.

Position the mirror centrally above a fireplace mantelpiece, marble console table, or architectural ledge to anchor the space. The soft contrast between painted surfaces and gold leaf accents complements both classical and contemporary interior schemes.

Dust the frame lightly with a dry, soft camel-hair brush or feather duster, avoiding water or chemical polish which can dissolve historical gesso and lift fragile gold leaf. Spray glass cleaner directly onto a cloth rather than the glass to protect the inner frame edge.
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