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Victorian Ebonised and Parcel-gilt Large Overmantle Mirror
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Victorian Ebonised and Parcel-gilt Large Overmantle Mirror

19th century
Sold 21 May 2025 · Lorna Byskou
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Description

Victorian ebonised and parcel-gilt overmantel. The mirror plate is in good condition with some subtle ghosting. There is a very small flake of glass missing at the very top of the plate to the left side. This is shown in one of the images.

Height: 142.5 cm

Width at Base: 146.5 cm

Width of Frame: 120 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
142.5cm (56.10")
Width
146.5cm (57.68")
Depth
7.5cm (2.95")
Declaration

Lorna Byskou has dated this Victorian Overmantel Mirror to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
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SA931831
Dealers Notes

We have been trading for over thirty five years, specialising in 19th century decorative gilt mirrors and furniture. Items can be viewed, by appointment, at our shop in Brasted, Kent, TN16 1JA. All our deliveries are made using a carrier that specialises in handling antiques and fine art, please contact us for further information.

Description
Victorian ebonised and parcel-gilt overmantel. The mirror plate is in good condition with some subtle ghosting. There is a very small flake of glass missing at the very top of the plate to the left side. This is shown in one of the images.

Height: 142.5 cm

Width at Base: 146.5 cm

Width of Frame: 120 cm

Height
142.5cm (56.10")
Width
146.5cm (57.68")
Depth
7.5cm (2.95")
Date of Manufacture

Lorna Byskou has dated this Victorian Overmantel Mirror to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
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SA931831
Lorna Byskou
Lorna Byskou
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2012

Specialising in 19th century decorative gilt mirrors and furniture.

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Archive I A large rectangular Victorian overmantel mirror featuring an ebonised black wooden frame with intricate parcel-gilt decorative corners and scrolled feet. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Victorian Ebonised and Parcel-gilt Large Overmantle Mirror

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A large rectangular Victorian overmantel mirror featuring an ebonised black wooden frame with intricate parcel-gilt decorative corners and scrolled feet.
Victorian Ebonised and Parcel-Gilt Large Overmantle Mirror
Ref: SA931831
A large rectangular Victorian overmantel mirror featuring an ebonised black wooden frame with intricate parcel-gilt decorative corners and scrolled feet.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectMirrors
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialWood, Glass, Gold Leaf
  • ColourBlack and Gold
  • MotifsEbonised finish, Parcel-gilt accents, Scrolled corner brackets, Beaded moulding
  • SizeH 142.5 cm (56 in) x W 146.5 cm (58 in) x D 7.5 cm (3 in)

FAQs

Victorian overmantel mirrors are characterised by their substantial scale, designed specifically to sit above a fireplace mantel, often featuring architectural mouldings and decorative crests reflective of 19th-century revivalist movements.

These frames are typically constructed from dense timbers such as pine or hardwood, finished with an ebonised coating and accented with hand-applied gold leaf or parcel-gilt detailing, housing heavy float glass panels.

Authentic pieces exhibit period construction traits such as hand-bevelled or mercury-silvered glass showing oxidisation spots, old timber backing boards, and traditional joinery rather than modern fixings.

Positioning an overmantel mirror above a fireplace or anchoring it low on a principal wall reflects natural light and adds architectural gravitas to contemporary or transitional spaces.

Clean the mirror glass using a lint-free cloth and mild, ammonia-free glass cleaner applied to the cloth rather than the glass, while dusting the gilt frame gently with a soft dry brush to protect the delicate finish.
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