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Stunning Large English Victorian Gilt Archtop Overmantle Mirror
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for sale €3,393     $3,683
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Stunning Large English Victorian Gilt Archtop Overmantle Mirror

19th century
Description

A stunning English Victorian decorative gilt archtop overmantle mirror. It has its original glass and wood panelled back. It is in very good condition with nice gilding. The original glass is also in good condition with some nice foxing to it, as can be seen in the images attached. It is a wonderful size.

Date of Manufacture

Burgett Langfield Decorative Antiques has dated this Victorian Gilt Overmantel Mirror to the 1870s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
161cm (63.39")
Width
162cm (63.78")
Depth
9cm (3.54")
Reference Numbers
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SA795977
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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.

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A stunning English Victorian decorative gilt archtop overmantle mirror. It has its original glass and wood panelled back. It is in very good condition with nice gilding.
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The original glass is also in good condition with some nice foxing to it, as can be seen in the images attached.
Burgett Langfield Decorative Antiques

It is a wonderful size.

Date of Manufacture

Burgett Langfield Decorative Antiques has dated this Victorian Gilt Overmantel Mirror to the 1870s.

Height
161cm (63.39")
Width
162cm (63.78")
Depth
9cm (3.54")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA795977
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 large Victorian giltwood overmantel mirror featuring an arched top frame adorned with beaded moulding and carved scroll feet at the base.
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Archive I A large Victorian giltwood overmantel mirror featuring an arched top frame adorned with beaded moulding and carved scroll feet at the base.

Stunning Large English Victorian Gilt Archtop Overmantle Mirror

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Burgett Langfield Decorative Antiques

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A large Victorian giltwood overmantel mirror featuring an arched top frame adorned with beaded moulding and carved scroll feet at the base.
Stunning Large English Victorian Gilt Archtop Overmantle Mirror
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A large Victorian giltwood overmantel mirror featuring an arched top frame adorned with beaded moulding and carved scroll feet at the base.
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  • ObjectOvermantel Mirrors
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialGiltwood, Gesso, Glass
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsArchtop frame, Beaded moulding, Scroll feet, Flat base
  • SizeH 161 cm (63 in) x W 162 cm (64 in) x D 9 cm (4 in)

An English Victorian overmantle mirror, dating from 1870, provides a grand statement piece for a traditional interior. The structure comprises a wooden frame finished in gold-coloured giltwood and gesso, housing a glass mirror plate set above a flat base. Decorative details include an archtop frame edged with beaded moulding, alongside ornate carved scroll feet positioned at the bottom corners. Foxing is visible on the glass surface, while the overall frame displays light wear consistent with age and good condition. Measuring 161 cm high, 162 cm wide, and 9 cm deep, this large decorative mirror is suited for placement above a living room mantelpiece in an English Country House setting. It functions as a wall-mounted or mantelpiece focal point, reflecting light and adding architectural presence to a reception room, drawing room, or master bedroom.

FAQs

Victorian archtop overmantel mirrors were designed specifically to sit above fireplace mantels during the 19th century. Characterised by a flat base to rest flush against a shelf and a rounded top arch, these mirrors often featured gilded wood and gesso frames decorated with moulded beadwork, leaf motifs, or side scroll flourishes.

Traditional Victorian gilt frames were constructed using a softwood core, typically pine, coated in layers of gesso and plaster to mould detailed ornamentation. Gold leaf was applied over a clay bole base using water gilding or oil gilding techniques, surrounding thick plate glass with silvered backing.

Authentic 19th-century mirrors exhibit signs of hand-carved wood backing boards, period-appropriate jointing, and age-related oxidation or foxing to the silvering on the glass. The gilding often shows subtle wear where the red or grey clay bole underneath shows through, unlike modern uniform paint finishes.

Position the mirror centrally above a fireplace mantelpiece to create a focal point that draws light across the room. In contemporary settings, the warm metallic tones of a gilded frame contrast effectively against modern muted paint palettes, dark feature walls, or minimalist decorative accents.

Dust the frame regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth or feather duster, avoiding water or liquid cleaners that can dissolve historic water gilding. Glass cleaner should be sprayed onto a cloth rather than directly onto the mirror to prevent liquid from seeping behind the frame moulding.
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