Summary:
• Item: Victorian overmantle mirror
• Circa: 1860
• Period: Victorian
• Provenance: England, UK
• Size: 2ft 5⅛” High x 5ft 8” wide
• Stunning shaped & moulded mahogany frame
• Interwoven trailing vine work
• Carved scroll ends
• Classic Victorian styling
• Foliate carved pediment
• Foliate carvings at each end
• Original glass mirror
• Bun feet (allows mirror to separate to mantel)
• Excellent condition
• Very pretty design
• Stunning quality
• Free delivery to England, Wales & southern Scotland*
• Free 14-day UK returns policy
Description:
This is a fine quality large 5ft 8” wide English antique Victorian overmantle mirror, that can be wall hung, ideal for use above a fireplace, circa 1860, in excellent condition. Decorated with a foliate carved pediment, the frame is adorned with trailing mahogany carved vine-work and carved scroll ends. The frame retains the original good quality mirror, which shows some minor signs of foxing (see photos). The frame rests on two small bun feet, allowing the mirror frame to stand clear of the fire place lintel. Fixing brackets are present on the original backboards of the mirror, to securely fix it to the wall. The Victorian overmantle mirror measures 2ft 5⅛” high by 5ft 8” wide.
This Victorian overmantle mirror is of good practical size and ideal to sit above a fireplace. Therefore, it can be used in most locations to enhance the room. The Victorian overmantle mirror would certainly grace any home and is a great investment, as it is extremely functional. So, don’t miss out on your chance to own a lovely piece of furniture.
Condition Report:
This is a fine quality large 5ft 8” wide English antique Victorian overmantle mirror, that can be wall hung, ideal for use above a fireplace, circa 1860, in excellent condition. The frame, the carvings are all original and in excellent condition too. Nominal old use marks, to the leading edges of the frame. Importantly, there is no damage or missing pieces to the carvings. The Victorian overmantle mirror has been adapted from a very good quality Victorian mahogany mirror backed sideboard at some point in the past. The glass is original and shows signs of foxing (please see photos). The carved frame is of excellent quality, with no missing sections and in excellent condition too. The backboards are original. This Victorian overmantle mirror is ready to be used.
Dimensions:
External height = 74cm / 29⅛” / 2ft 5⅛”
External width = 172.7cm / 68” / 5ft 8”
External depth = 6cm / 2⅜”
Mirror height = 53.5cm / 21” / 1ft 9”
Mirror width = 136.6cm / 53¾” / 4ft 5¾”
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