Large 6ft Antique English Victorian Carved Gilt Wall Hanging Overmantle Mirror (Circa 1850)

Summary:

• Item: Large Victorian gilt mirror
• Circa: 1850
• Period: Victorian
• Provenance: England, UK
• Large proportions
• Size: 6ft 1” High x 5ft 6” wide
• Oval shaped frame
• Over-hang lintel
• Original gesso work
• Floral carved frame
• Classic early Victorian styling
• Original glass
• Original backboards
• Designed to sit on top of a fireplace / mantel piece
• Good original condition
• Very pretty design
• Free delivery to England, Wales & southern Scotland*
• Free 14-day UK returns policy

Description:

This is a fine quality antique English large Victorian gilt mirror, with a carved gilded frame, designed to hang above a fire place / mantlepiece, circa 1850, in good original condition.  This is an exceptionally large mirror; the frame measures 6ft 1” high by 5ft 6” wide.  The Victorian antique wall mirror retains its original glass, within an arched top, flanked by an over-hung lintel; decorated with a stunning floral gesso carved wooden frame.  The large Victorian gilt mirror retains its original mirror which shows some signs of foxing.  The large antique wall mirror also retains its original pine backboards and metal side fixing wall plates.  The Victorian glass mirror itself measures 5ft 7⅛” high by 4ft 1¼” wide

This antique wall mirror would look superb in the living room above a fireplace / mantlepiece, as it is well proportioned and of excellent quality. It would certainly grace either a contemporary or traditional 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 antique English large Victorian gilt mirror, with a carved gilded frame, designed to hang above a fire place / mantlepiece, circa 1850, in good original condition.  This is an exceptionally large mirror; the frame measures 6ft 1” high by 5ft 6” wide.  The gilt frame is in good condition.  Nominal old use marks, to the leading edges of the gilt frame, but nothing significant, given the age of the item.  The large Victorian gilt mirror retains its original glass, with minor signs of “foxing” and some old use marks (please see photos) and we think it is perfectly acceptable given its age, and that fact that it is the original glass.  “Foxing” is a term used to describe silvering in antique mirrors that has deteriorated and turned misty, or appears to have tarnished in areas.  Light “foxing” serves to demonstrate the pleasing character and patina demonstrating its age.  This large antique wall mirror is ready to be used.

Dimensions:

External height = 185cm / 73” / 6ft 1”
External width (feet) = 167.5cm / 66” / 5ft 6”
External depth = 8cm / 3⅛”
Mirror height = 170.5cm / 67⅛” / 5ft 7⅛”
Mirror width = 125cm / 49¼” / 4ft 1¼”

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