A Large French Giltwood Overmantle Mirror c.1880

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Object Description

The large and wonderfully decorative overmantle mirror, at over five feet high, having the original heavy mercury glass plate surrounded by an acanthus giltwood and gesso frame to a gadrooned border terminating in a naturalistic scrolled shell cresting, the whole surviving from 3rd republic France.

Object History

Unknown.

Object Literature

Overmantle mirrors are a fantastic way of showing a mantelpiece off, due to their lower edge being more slight, though can make any wall or fireplace the central feature in any room.

A statement mirror that would instantly change any room lucky enough to bear it.

Object Condition

The original mirror plate has attractive foxing, though mainly remains clear and as such can be used as intended. The original pine back panels are all present and hangs via a large chain. There are a handful of losses to the acanthus mouldings as photographed.

Object Details

  • dimensions
    W:47 x H:63 x D:2.5 inches
  • period
  • country
  • year
    c.1880

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17b, Stilebrook Rd, Olney,
Buckinghamshire,
MK46 5EA

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