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Antique Large Quality 19th Century Gilt Overmantle Mirror
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Antique Large Quality 19th Century Gilt Overmantle Mirror

19th century
For Sale by Prior and Willis
Description

Antique large quality 19th Century gilt overmantle or wall mirror.

The mirror has its original glass. The frame has been historically refinished with later aging, losses and touching up.

An impressive find, that would look amazing in the right location. No loose joints or woodworm.

The mirrored glass had medium oxidation (some vertical streaks... see pics) and other age related imperfections. If a customer wished, we could replace the glass for £100 before despatch.

Overall maximum dimensions: 157cmH x 90cmW x 10cmD. Mirrored glass 119cmH x 65cmW.

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

Stock No. 8097.

30-day no-quibble money-back guarantee.

We can organise competitive UK and WORLDWIDE shipping. UK costs are worked out in the checkout. For other destinations, please email mark@priorandwillis.co.uk with your full address and contact details for a competitive quote

Date of Manufacture

Prior and Willis has dated this Gilt Wood Overmantel Mirror to the 19th Century.

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SA906428
Dealers Internal Reference
8097
Dealers Notes

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

Description
Antique large quality 19th Century gilt overmantle or wall mirror.

The mirror has its original glass. The frame has been historically refinished with later aging, losses and touching up.

An impressive find, that would look amazing in the right location. No loose joints or woodworm.

fig 1. A tall 19th-century rectangular giltwood overmantel mirror featuring an ornate acanthus leaf crest and decorative moulded frame.
fig 1. Antique Large Quality 19th Century Gilt Overmantle Mirror

The mirrored glass had medium oxidation (some vertical streaks... see pics) and other age related imperfections. If a customer wished, we could replace the glass for £100 before despatch.

Overall maximum dimensions: 157cmH x 90cmW x 10cmD. Mirrored glass 119cmH x 65cmW.

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In good antique condition with minor historic knocks, marks, wear and imperfections, as is generally desirable with antique furniture.
Prior and Willis
fig 2. A tall 19th-century rectangular giltwood overmantel mirror featuring an ornate acanthus leaf crest and decorative moulded frame.
fig 2. Antique Large Quality 19th Century Gilt Overmantle Mirror

Stock No. 8097.

30-day no-quibble money-back guarantee.

We can organise competitive UK and WORLDWIDE shipping. UK costs are worked out in the checkout. For other destinations, please email mark@priorandwillis.co.uk with your full address and contact details for a competitive quote

Date of Manufacture

Prior and Willis has dated this Gilt Wood Overmantel Mirror to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA906428
Dealers Internal Ref
8097
Prior and Willis
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2015
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A tall 19th-century rectangular giltwood overmantel mirror featuring an ornate acanthus leaf crest and decorative moulded frame.
ANTIQUE LARGE QUALITY 19TH CENTURY GILT OVERMANTLE MIRROR
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A tall 19th-century rectangular giltwood overmantel mirror featuring an ornate acanthus leaf crest and decorative moulded frame.
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  • ObjectOvermantel Mirrors
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Chateau
  • MaterialGiltwood, Gesso, Glass
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsAcanthus leaf crest, Urn finial, Egg and dart moulding, Eared corners

This large nineteenth-century overmantel mirror follows a French chateau style, constructed from wood finished with gilt and gesso in a gold tone. The rectangular frame incorporates eared corners, egg and dart moulding, and an ornate crest at the top featuring carved acanthus leaves flanking a central urn finial. The original glass has medium oxidation, including visible vertical streaks and minor age-related imperfections, while the frame shows historic refinishing with later aging, losses, and touching up, along with minor knocks and wear. The piece has overall maximum dimensions of 157 cm high by 90 cm wide by 10 cm deep, with the mirrored glass measuring 119 cm high by 65 cm wide. It is designed for placement above the mantel in a reception room or main living space.

FAQs

A 19th-century gilt overmantel mirror is a decorative wall mirror specifically proportioned to hang above a fireplace mantlepiece. Characterised by wood and gesso frames coated in gold leaf, these mirrors often incorporate classical cresting, architectural mouldings, and ornate foliate motifs typical of the Regency, Victorian, and French Second Empire eras.

Antique gilt mirrors were typically constructed from carved pine or lime wood coated in layers of gesso (a mixture of chalk and glue). Detail work was sculpted directly into the gesso or moulded before thin sheets of gold leaf were applied using either water gilding or oil gilding techniques.

Authentic 19th-century mirrors exhibit natural signs of age, such as slight cracking or crazing in the gesso (known as craquelure), light surface wear exposing the red or grey bole beneath the gilding, and oxidation or dark spotting on the original mercury or silvered glass backing.

Positioning a large gilt overmantel mirror above a fireplace or contemporary sideboard creates a dramatic focal point while reflecting light across the room. Mixing ornate gilded frames with clean modern lines or minimalistic wall colours adds depth and historic texture to contemporary spaces.

Gilded gesso frames should be dusted gently with a soft, dry camel-hair brush or microfibre cloth. Avoid water, spray cleaners, or chemical solvents, as moisture can dissolve historic gesso and strip gold leafing.
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