Sold 30 March 2026 · Lorna Byskou

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Description

Victorian giltwood arch top overmantle. The mirror plate is in good condition with some spotting.

Height: 78.5 cm

Width at Base: 121 cm

Width of Frame: 106.5 cm

Physical Dimensions

Height

78.5cm (30.91")

Width

121cm (47.64")

Depth

6cm (2.36")

Declaration

Lorna Byskou has dated this Victorian Gilt Overmantel Mirror to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA959551

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 giltwood arch top overmantle. The mirror plate is in good condition with some spotting.

Height: 78.5 cm

Width at Base: 121 cm

Width of Frame: 106.5 cm

Physical Dimensions

Height

78.5cm (30.91")

Width

121cm (47.64")

Depth

6cm (2.36")

Date of Manufacture

Lorna Byskou has dated this Victorian Gilt Overmantel Mirror to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA959551

About the Dealer

Lorna Byskou

Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2012

Specialising in 19th century decorative gilt mirrors and furniture.

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Lorna Byskou Profile Page

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Lorna Byskou

Telephone 07710 451116

Location

Kent
United Kingdom

Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/lornabyskou

Verified Since Mar 2012

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Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing

ObjectMirrors
Period19th century
StyleVictorian
MaterialGilt wood, glass
ColourGold
MotifsArch top, Foliate corner scrolls, Reed moulding
SizeH 78.5 cm (31 in) x W 121 cm (48 in) x D 6 cm (2 in)

FAQs

An overmantel mirror is a large-scale mirror traditionally designed to be hung or placed directly on the mantelpiece above a fireplace, serving both a reflective and a decorative function.

Traditional mirrors from this period typically featured a carved wood or composition gesso base finished with thin layers of gold leaf applied over a bole ground.

Authentic pieces often exhibit period-specific construction markers such as hand-bevelled or silver-nitrate-backed glass, timber backboards secured with old slotted screws, and genuine wear or oxidisation to the gilt finish.

Placing a large gilded mirror above a modern fireplace creates a striking focal point, balancing contemporary clean lines with historic texture and reflective depth.

Gilded surfaces should be dusted extremely gently with a soft dry brush to avoid damaging the delicate metallic leaf, while the glass can be cleaned with a minimal amount of neutral cleaner applied to a cloth rather than directly to the mirror.