Name: A Delightful Antique English 19th Century Carved Wood & Gesso Painted Overmantle Mirror.
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA978745
Price: 695 GBP
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Cleall Antiques

Sold 19 December 2024 · Cleall Antiques

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Description

A Delightful Antique English 19th Century carved wood & gesso painted Overmantle Mirror, with original mirror and backboards.

Measurements:

1 metre 19 cm wide at bottom

75 cm high

5 cm deep at bottom

7 cm deep at top

Date of Manufacture

Cleall Antiques has dated this Antique Overmantle Mirror to the 1870s.

Physical Dimensions

Height

75cm (29.53")

Width

119cm (46.85")

Depth

7cm (2.76")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA978745

Dealers Notes

We are offering Pay day offer 15% off one mirror and 20% off the second mirror for a limited time only including Free Delivery within the UK for mirrors over £500.

By appointment only.

Please call Damian on 07831 869955 for any enquires.

Description

A Delightful Antique English 19th Century carved wood & gesso painted Overmantle Mirror, with original mirror and backboards.

Measurements:

1 metre 19 cm wide at bottom

75 cm high

5 cm deep at bottom

7 cm deep at top

Date of Manufacture

Cleall Antiques has dated this Antique Overmantle Mirror to the 1870s.

Physical Dimensions

Height

75cm (29.53")

Width

119cm (46.85")

Depth

7cm (2.76")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA978745

About the Dealer

Cleall Antiques

Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2011

Specialist in antique english & french mirrors.

Dealer Profile

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Cleall Antiques

Telephone 07831 869 955

Location

Blakedene
Lyminster Road
Lyminster
Nr Arundel
West Sussex
BN17 7QF
United Kingdom

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ObjectMirrors
Period19th century
StyleGeorgian / Regency
MaterialWood, Gesso, Glass
ColourCream
MotifsClassical swags, Fluted pilasters, Scroll feet, Dentil moulding
SizeH 75 cm (30 in) x W 119 cm (47 in) x D 7 cm (3 in)

FAQs

Overmantle mirrors gained immense popularity during the 18th and 19th centuries, designed specifically to hang above fireplace mantles to reflect candlelight and maximise natural light within a room.

Authentic period pieces typically feature a solid wooden frame adorned with hand-carved details and moulded gesso, often finished with paint or metallic leaf over a prepared chalk ground.

Authentic pieces often display foxing or silver oxidation on the original glass plate, hand-cut joinery, and traditional gesso cracking patterns consistent with age rather than artificial distress.

Positioning the mirror directly above a fireplace creates a striking focal point, anchoring contemporary furnishings with historical character and reflecting architectural light.

Dust gently with a dry, soft microfibre cloth and avoid using chemical cleaning agents or excess moisture, which can damage the fragile gesso and underlying wooden substrate.