How do I hang an overmantel mirror?

Most large overmantel mirrors are traditionally designed to rest directly on the mantelpiece itself, secured safely to the wall behind with heavy-duty brackets to prevent tipping. When wall mounting without a mantel support, professional fixings into the structural masonry are essential to bear the considerable weight of the wood and glass.

Are these mirrors original to the nineteenth century?

The pieces listed here date primarily from the nineteenth century, encompassing Victorian and Regency periods through to Edwardian examples. Construction methods such as layered gesso, carved wooden frames, and period glass help confirm their exact age and manufacturing context.

Foxed glass refers to the natural speckling and dark spots that develop behind the mirror plate as the silvering oxidises over decades. Rather than a defect, this gentle clouding is viewed by many as an authentic marker of nineteenth-century age and character.