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Antique Large Fine Quality Early 19th Century Gilt Overmantle or Wall Mirror
For sale by Prior and Willis
for sale €1,224     $1,328
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Antique Large Fine Quality Early 19th Century Gilt Overmantle or Wall Mirror

19th century
For Sale by Prior and Willis
Description

Antique large fine quality early 19th Century gilt overmantle or wall mirror. A very decorative statement piece, with a great look.

A charming mirror, that is full of age and character. The frame has it's original finish and gilding, with wear and patina. Also, minor losses that have been sympathetically touched up over the years. No woodworm.

Overall maximum dimensions: 95cmH x 72cmW x 12mD. Mirrored glass 58cmH x 48cmW.

The original bevel edge mirrored glass has light oxidation and other minor age related imperfections.

In good antique condition with minor historic knocks, marks, wear and imperfections, as is generally desirable with antique furniture.

Stock No. WNA/7434/GHJ.

30 day no quibble money back guarantee.

Competitive UK and overseas door to door shipping.

Date of Manufacture

Prior and Willis has dated this Giltwood Overmantel Wall Mirror to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
95cm (37.40")
Width
72cm (28.35")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA646187
Dealers Internal Reference
WNA/7434/GH
Dealers Notes

****call +44 7866 705199, email mark@priorandwillis.co.uk, or visit our website priorandwillisantiques.co.uk****

Description
Antique large fine quality early 19th Century gilt overmantle or wall mirror. A very decorative statement piece, with a great look.

A charming mirror, that is full of age and character. The frame has it's original finish and gilding, with wear and patina. Also, minor losses that have been sympathetically touched up over the years. No woodworm.

fig 1. An ornate early 19th-century Rococo Revival style rectangular giltwood wall mirror featuring elaborate scrolling acanthus leaf carvings and a central shell cresting.
fig 1. Antique Large Fine Quality Early 19th Century Gilt Overmantle or Wall Mirror

Overall maximum dimensions: 95cmH x 72cmW x 12mD. Mirrored glass 58cmH x 48cmW.

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The original bevel edge mirrored glass has light oxidation and other minor age related imperfections.
Prior and Willis

In good antique condition with minor historic knocks, marks, wear and imperfections, as is generally desirable with antique furniture.

Stock No. WNA/7434/GHJ.

30 day no quibble money back guarantee.

Competitive UK and overseas door to door shipping.

Date of Manufacture

Prior and Willis has dated this Giltwood Overmantel Wall Mirror to the 19th Century.

Height
95cm (37.40")
Width
72cm (28.35")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA646187
Dealers Internal Ref
WNA/7434/GH
Prior and Willis
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2015
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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Prior and Willis Profile Page

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Archive I An ornate early 19th-century Rococo Revival style rectangular giltwood wall mirror featuring elaborate scrolling acanthus leaf carvings and a central shell cresting.

Antique Large Fine Quality Early 19th Century Gilt Overmantle or Wall Mirror

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Prior and Willis
Telephone 07866 705199
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Kings Lynn
Norfolk
United Kingdom
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An ornate early 19th-century Rococo Revival style rectangular giltwood wall mirror featuring elaborate scrolling acanthus leaf carvings and a central shell cresting.
Antique large fine quality early 19th Century gilt overmantle or wall mirror
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  • ObjectWall Mirrors
  • Period19th century
  • StyleRococo Revival
  • MaterialGiltwood, Gesso, Glass, Gold Leaf
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsAcanthus leaf carving, Shell cresting, C-scrolls, Rococo scrollwork
  • SizeH 95 cm (37 in) x W 72 cm (28 in) x D 12 cm (5 in)

This early 19th-century Rococo Revival overmantle wall mirror is a decorative furnishing designed in the French Chateau style. The rectangular wooden frame bears an original gold finish and gilding with surface wear, a visible patina, minor historic knocks, and sympathetic touch-ups to minor losses. The ornate decoration comprises elaborate scrolling acanthus leaf carvings, prominent C-scrolls, asymmetric rococo scrollwork, and a central shell cresting at the top. The glass holds an original bevel edge with light oxidation and age-related imperfections. Overall maximum dimensions measure 95 cm high, 72 cm wide, and 12 cm deep, while the internal mirrored glass measures 58 cm high and 48 cm wide. Suitable for domestic settings today, this mirror functions as a statement wall hanging positioned above the mantel in a living room, dining room, or hallway. The construction includes a flat back and heavy gilded framework designed for vertical wall mounting. The piece requires secure hanging fixtures rated for its weight and dimensions to ensure safe installation on interior walls.

FAQs

Early 19th-century overmantel mirrors typically feature elaborate giltwood or gesso framing, drawing inspiration from Rococo, Regency, and Neo-Classical styles with motifs such as acanthus leaves, scrollwork, and shell crests.

Traditional gilt mirrors were constructed from hand-carved timber or molded gesso applied over a wooden frame, which was then sealed with clay bole and covered in hand-applied gold leaf.

Authentic period pieces often exhibit hand-cut joinery, original backboards, light silvering distress to the glass, and subtle wear or flaking in high-relief areas showing the reddish bole clay beneath the gold leaf.

Position the mirror above a contemporary chimneypiece, marble mantle, or minimalist console table to create a focal point through the deliberate contrast of ornate carving and clean modern architecture.

Dust gently using a dry, soft camel-hair brush or feather duster; water and liquid solvents must never be applied directly to gilded surfaces as moisture can dissolve the underlying water-gilding.
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