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English Over Mantel Mirror
Located in Hollywood, SC
English carved wood and gesso gilt and painted over mantel mirror with original glass.
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18th Century and Earlier English Antique Over Mantel

Antique English Over Mantel Mirror
English Over Mantel Mirror
H 34 in W 60 in D 4 in
Satinwood Sheraton Style Over Mantel Mirror
Located in Altrincham, GB
Satinwood Sheraton Style Over Mantel Mirror late 19thC the moulded Greek key pattern pediment over
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1890s Sheraton Antique Over Mantel

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Mirror, Satinwood

Superb Large Carved Walnut Over Mantel Mirror
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A Superb Large Carved Walnut Over mantel Mirror This is a very Striking piece it has a rectangular
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1870s French Provincial Antique Over Mantel

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Walnut

Victorian Black Lacquer Over-Mantel Mirror
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Victorian black lacquer over-mantel mirror The mirror has a 3” Frame which has rounded top
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Over Mantel

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Lacquer

Large 19th Century over mantel wall mirror.
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality late 19th Century carved gilt wood and gesso oval, over mantel wall mirror. Having
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Over Mantel

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Gesso, Giltwood

Antique Large 19th Century over mantel wall mirror.
Large 19th Century over mantel wall mirror.
H 66.93 in W 65.75 in D 7.88 in
English Adam Gilt Over Mantel Mirror. Circa 1820
Located in Hollywood, SC
English Adam gilt over mantel mirror with carved mythological figures, acorn motif, flanking urns
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19th Century British Antique Over Mantel

19th Century English over Mantel Regency Adam Style Pediment Mirror
Located in Southampton, NY
19th century English Regency over Mantel Adam style mirror having and architectural form with a
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19th Century English Regency Antique Over Mantel

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Gesso, Mirror, Wood

Empire Gilt Classical and Foliate Carved Triptych over Mantel Mirror
Located in Big Flats, NY
Empire triptych over mantel wall mirror features Classical foliate and bead carved and gilt frame
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19th Century American Empire Antique Over Mantel

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Mirror, Giltwood

French Gilded Over Mantel Mirror Carved Cherub Floral Wood & Gesso Design
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th century French over mantel mirror. Gesso and carved wood frame with a floral cherub
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Early 20th Century French Antique Over Mantel

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Wood, Gesso, Mirror

English Eglomise & Figural Gilt Convex Over Mantel Mirror. Signed J.C. Circa 18
Located in Hollywood, SC
English Eglomise gilt over mantel mirror with carved acanthus floral motif , figural ebonized
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Early 1800s English George III Antique Over Mantel

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Gold Leaf

English Gilt Carved Wood and Jasper Ware Over Mantel Mirror, Circa 1810
Located in Hollywood, SC
English gilt carved wood over mantel mirror with ball finials, centered jasper ware panel depicting
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1810s English George III Antique Over Mantel

Antique George III Admiral Lord Nelson Rope & Tassel Giltwood Over Mantel Mirror
Located in Dayton, OH
Extremely Rare Example of a Period Late 18th Century George III Admiral Lord Nelson Over Mantel
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Late 18th Century George III Antique Over Mantel

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Hardwood

Italian Painted over Mantel Mirror, 19th Century
Located in Cypress, CA
This superb early 19th century Italian architectural overmantel oval mirror is green painted with partial gilt. The curved pediment top is centered by double scrolls resting on Faux ...
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Over Mantel

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Marble

English William IV Large Carved Giltwood Over-Mantel Wall Mirror
Located in New York, NY
English William IV large carved giltwood horizontal (over-mantel (fireplace)) wall mirror with
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19th Century William IV Antique Over Mantel

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Giltwood

French Louis XVI Carved Oak Over-Mantel Mirror
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This large and well-carved Louis XVI-style oak overmantel mirror is from France, circa 1880s. Incredibly, this piece still retains the original mirror plate which displays nice foxing.
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Over Mantel

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Mercury Glass, Oak

19th Century French Gilt Gesso Rococo Filigree Decorative over Mantel Mirror
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Beautiful Antique 19th century French Gilt Gesso Rococo Filigree Decorative Over Mantel Mirror With
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19th Century French Rococo Antique Over Mantel

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Glass, Mirror, Wood

Large English Antique Inlaid Mahogany Fireplace Over Mantel Mirror
Located in Leicester, GB
A large English antique fireplace mirror in Mahogany. This antique mantel mirror has a beveled edge
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Over Mantel

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Mahogany

French Antique Gilt Wood Gesso Over Mantel Mirror Floral Shell Flowers
Located in New York, NY
20th century Ornate antique French over mantel mirror. Gilt frame with hand carved wood and gesso
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Early 20th Century European Antique Over Mantel

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Mirror, Wood

Art Deco Over Mantel Fan Wall Mirror with Attractive Amber Glass Panels 1930's
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Art Deco Over Mantel Fan wall mirror with attractive amber glass panels complete with rear hanging
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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Antique Over Mantel

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Steel

French Hand Carved Oak Mirror Floral Details Over Mantel or Wall Mount
Located in New York, NY
1880s large oak over mantel mirror that also can be used as a floor or wall mirror. Hand carved
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19th Century French Antique Over Mantel

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Mirror, Oak

Antique French Breton Mirror Over Mantel Mirror Rectangular Oak Large 19th C
Located in Tyler, TX
GORGEOUS Antique French Breton Rectangular Framed Oak Over Mantel Mirror ~~c. 1880s Popular
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Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Over Mantel

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Mirror, Oak

Arts & Crafts Cast Iron Fireplace with Its Original Cast Iron Over Mantel Mirror
By Charles Voysey, Thomas Elsley
Located in London, GB
An Arts and Crafts cast iron fireplace in the style of C F A Voysey, still retaining its original matching cast iron arched over mantle mirror with a central single stylised flower h...
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Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Over Mantel

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Iron

Antique Victorian Carved Oak Marble Painted Wall Hanging over Mantel Mirror
Located in Dayton, OH
An elegant Victorian wall hanging mirror. Made from oak with a uniquely carved frame featuring layers of foliate, beading and lattice accents. The mirror was painted towards the end ...
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Over Mantel

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Mirror, Oak, Paint

Antique Bamboo Mantel Mirror
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th century bamboo over mantel mirror. This mirror consists of three bamboo framed panels with a
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19th Century English Antique Over Mantel

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Bamboo

Antique Bamboo Mantel Mirror
Antique Bamboo Mantel Mirror
H 50 in W 45.25 in D 2.25 in
Mirror Rococo Styling Edwardian Wood and Gesso Frame over Mantel Gold Leaf
Located in Toronto, CA
wood frame with a tongue and groove wood back. It was original over a fireplace mantel around the turn
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Early 1900s American Rococo Antique Over Mantel

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Gold Leaf

19th Century Painted Overmantel Mirror
Located in Wilson, NC
19th century painted over mantel mirror, this striking over mantel mirror has ebony liner around
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Early 19th Century English Antique Over Mantel

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Mirror, Wood, Paint

19th Century Painted Overmantel Mirror
19th Century Painted Overmantel Mirror
H 26.5 in W 44 in D 4.5 in
Large Brass Framed Mirror
Located in East Hampton, NY
Large over mantel mirror with an unlacquered brass frame.
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Early 20th Century Antique Over Mantel

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Brass

Large Brass Framed Mirror
Large Brass Framed Mirror
H 54 in W 39 in D 2 in
German Louis XV 18th century Rococo Walnut Fireplace Mantel
Located in Troy, NY
carved decoration, warm rich patina. The separate measurements for the two parts: Over mantel/mirror: 47
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Mid-18th Century German Rococo Antique Over Mantel

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Walnut

Early 18th Century white painted overmantel/overmantle mirror
Located in Folkestone, GB
A good 18th century foliate carved three plate over-mantel mirror with carved scrolls, flowerheads
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Late 18th Century English Chippendale Antique Over Mantel

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Wood

English Georgian Burl Walnut and Gilt Engraved Overmantel Mirror, Circa. 1760
Located in Hollywood, SC
English Georgian burl walnut and gilt over mantel mirror with upper scrolled borders, flanking Flur
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1760s English George II Antique Over Mantel

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Mirror, Walnut, Burl

19th Century Gilt Carved Wood Mirror
Located in London, GB
Very Rare Large 19th Century Gilt-Wood Hand-Carved Over-Mantel or Console Mirror. Finely Carved
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19th Century French Baroque Antique Over Mantel

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Wood

Very Large French Gilt Overmantel or Over Mantle Mirror
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Very large French gilt overmantel or over mantle mirror The over mantel as it name implies was
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Mid-19th Century French Provincial Antique Over Mantel

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Mirror

Scottish Regency Inlaid Overmantel Mirror
Located in Greenwich, CT
Rare and unusual Scottish Regency period three plate over mantel mirror, having original bronze
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Early 19th Century Scottish George IV Antique Over Mantel

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Mahogany

Monumental Antique Neoclassical European Marble Overmantel Fireplace Mantel 142"
Located in Dayton, OH
A very large and impressive fireplace mantel with Neoclassical and Grecian styling that features an
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19th Century English Antique Over Mantel

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Hardwood, Paint

Outstanding Large Antique Giltwood Wall Mirror H158cm
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
K0290 Outstanding 19th century gilded wall mirror / over mantel mirror of versatile form, can be
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19th Century French Antique Over Mantel

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Gold Leaf

Edwardian Oak Fireplace with Overmantel
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A light oak coloured Edwardian fire surround with carved over-mantel. Salvaged from a house in
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Early 20th Century Antique Over Mantel

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Oak

Edwardian Oak Fireplace with Overmantel
Edwardian Oak Fireplace with Overmantel
H 88.59 in W 82.88 in D 11.82 in
Large Shabby Gilt Overmantel
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Large shabby gilt overmantel The over mantel as it name implies was made to sit over the mantel
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Mid-19th Century French Provincial Antique Over Mantel

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Giltwood

Large Shabby Gilt Overmantel
Large Shabby Gilt Overmantel
H 54 in W 47 in D 2 in
Antique French Pier Mantel Wall Mirror Black Forest Barley Twist Carved Stag
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique French Pier mantel wall mirror black forest barley twist carved oak stag. Direct from
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Late 19th Century French Renaissance Antique Over Mantel

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Mirror, Oak

French Henri II Style Carved Walnut Overmantel Mirror, C. 1880
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Henri II style mantel or wall mirror in gorgeous hand carved oak, with outstanding
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Late 19th Century French Black Forest Antique Over Mantel

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Mirror, Walnut

Large William IV period English gilt wood over-mantle mirror after Chippendale
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in London, GB
by a shell and C-scroll clasp. This stunning over-mantel mirror follows the design published by
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1830s English Chippendale Antique Over Mantel

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Mirror, Giltwood

18th C., Georgian English Carved Pine Mantel W/ Overmantel Style of William Kent
By William Kent
Located in Atlanta, GA
English, 18th century. A Palatial 18th Century Georgian Carved Pine Mantel with Overmantel
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Mid-18th Century English Georgian Antique Over Mantel

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Pine

English Chinese Chippendale Style Giltwood Wall Mirror manner of Thomas Johnson
By Thomas Johnson, London 1
Located in Los Angeles, CA
carved over mantel or pier mirror in the manner of Thomas Johnson, after his collection of designs, 1758
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19th Century English Chippendale Antique Over Mantel

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Mirror, Wood

Antique Carved And Gilt Three Part Over-The-Mantel Mirror
Located in Bridgeport, CT
The three part beveled mirror with classic 19th c. details. The cornice with attached balls (a few missing on the left) and three projecting leafy column supports with rosettes on th...
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19th Century Neoclassical Antique Over Mantel

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Mirror, Wood

Antique Victorian 19th Century Pine Fireplace Surround and Overmantel Mirror
Located in Edinburgh, GB
over mantel mirror. The triple bevelled mirror sits within separate frames featuring acanthus leaf
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1890s English Victorian Antique Over Mantel

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Pine

Antique 18th Century Statuary and Sienna Mantelpiece
Located in Tyrone, Northern Ireland
break-fronted shelf is a Sienna marble over-mantel overlaid with statuary marble carvings of
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Late 18th Century English Renaissance Revival Antique Over Mantel

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Siena Marble, Statuary Marble

Art Deco Marble Mantel Clock
Located in Norwich, GB
Classic Art Deco mantle clock standing on a beige marble base with black inserts. A gilded dog is leaping over the clock. Gilded dial with ‘Deco’ numerals and original ‘Deco’ han...
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Over Mantel

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Marble

Art Deco Marble Mantel Clock
Art Deco Marble Mantel Clock
H 13.5 in W 16.75 in D 4.25 in
Empire Period Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock
Located in London, GB
This truly stunning French mantel clock was crafted during the Empire period, and reflects the
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Over Mantel

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Ormolu, Bronze

Empire Period Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock
Empire Period Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock
H 25.99 in W 16.74 in D 5.12 in
Fire-Gilt Bronze Figural Mantel Clock
Located in Budapest, HU
French Gilt Bronze Figural Mantel Clock with Rare Double Patina, Around 1830 ~~ Excellent condition
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1820s French Charles X Antique Over Mantel

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Bronze

Fire-Gilt Bronze Figural Mantel Clock
Fire-Gilt Bronze Figural Mantel Clock
H 14.57 in W 9.45 in D 3.94 in
Chinoiserie Decorated Mantel Clock by Astral, Coventry
By Astral
Located in Norwich, GB
EDWARDIAN MANTEL CLOCK Edwardian mantel clock housed in a chinoiserie decorated case with typical
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1910s English Edwardian Antique Over Mantel

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Fruitwood

Art Deco Electric Bakerlite Mantel Clock
By Temco
Located in Norwich, GB
Art Deco timepiece Art Deco electric timepiece in a light green and black Bakelite case standing on rectangular shaped feet and resting on a stepped two color plinth. Square di...
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1920s English Art Deco Antique Over Mantel

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Bakelite

Antique Italian Renaissance Mantel Mirror in Walnut
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Italian Renaissance Mantel Mirror in Walnut will make a magnificent addition to your room
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Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Over Mantel

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Mirror, Walnut

Neoclassical Bronze and Rouge Marble Mantel Clock
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A neoclassical bronze and rouge marble mantel clock, retailed by Miller & Sons, London, clockworks
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19th Century Italian Antique Over Mantel

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Marble, Bronze

French Ormolu Marble Mantel Clock, 19th Century
Located in Cypress, CA
Spectacular and unique French Napoleon III ormolu mounted white marble mantel clock, 19th century
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Over Mantel

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Marble, Bronze

Edwardian Chinoiserie Decorated Mantel Clock, Thornhill, London
By Astral
Located in Norwich, GB
Edwardian Chinoiserie decorated mantel clock, Thornhill, London. Shaped case with raised
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Over Mantel

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Pine

Antique Renaissance Revival Heavily Carved Wood & Gesso Over Mantle Mirror 19thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Renaissance Revival over mantel mirror offers carved wood and gesso frame having foliate
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19th Century Antique Over Mantel

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Gesso, Mirror, Wood

French, rare Champleve enamel and ormolu mantel clock
Located in London, GB
French antique, rare Champleve enamel and ormolu mantel clock. A very rare model with two good
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1890s French Antique Over Mantel

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Enamel, Ormolu

19th Century Italian Hand Carved Giltwood Mantel Mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century Italian Hand-Carved Giltwood Mantel Mirror represents a stunning work of the wood
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1890s Italian Baroque Revival Antique Over Mantel

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Giltwood

Empire Period Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock by Galle
By Claude Galle
Located in London, GB
This beautiful gilt bronze (ormolu) mantel clock was crafted in France during the period when
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Early 1800s French Empire Antique Over Mantel

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Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu

Louis XVI Period Neoclassical Ormolu and Malachite Mantel Clock
Located in London, GB
Louis XVI period neoclassical ormolu and malachite mantel clock French, Late 18th Century
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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Over Mantel

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Malachite, Ormolu

Sleigh Form Ormolu and Onyx Antique Mantel Clock
Located in London, GB
This beautiful and unusual clock is formed as an ormolu sleigh, which is set upon a rectangular block of green onyx which is further set upon an ormolu base with four acanthus leaf f...
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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Over Mantel

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Onyx, Ormolu

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Antique Over Mantel For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the antique over mantel you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, glass and mirror, every antique over mantel was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique over mantel — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each antique over mantel bearing Regency, Victorian or Rococo hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one antique over mantel that is appealing in its simplicity, but Charles Nosotti, WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik and Wylie & Lochhead produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Antique Over Mantel?

Prices for an antique over mantel can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $350 and can go as high as $148,391, while the average can fetch as much as $3,710.
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  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    A mantle shelf is a frame around the opening of a fireplace mostly made of stone or wood. In the olden days, it was designed as a decorative hood over the fire grate to catch smoke. The term has evolved now, and it includes a variety of decorative frameworks around the fireplace, with elaborate designs extending to the ceiling. On 1stDibs, find a range of antique and vintage fireplace mantels.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 29, 2024
    Fireplaces have mantels to prevent smoke from entering the room. Initially, mantels functioned as hoods and were installed to protect an interior space and nearby objects from the extreme heat generated by a fireplace.

    Today, fireplaces and mantels can be seen as a focal point in your decor. Fireplaces were once essential fixtures in a home. Even as HVAC systems would eventually see to it that fireplaces weren’t a necessity, no mechanically engineered thermal heating and ventilation technology can replicate the feeling of warmth and camaraderie that a flickering fire guarantees.

    Find antique and vintage fireplaces and mantels on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A fireplace mantel surround is an object that extends from the fireplace's exterior wall into the room and frames the opening. It consists of the sides and a mantel, although it may or may not contain the hearth, which is the base of the fireplace. Fireplace surrounds assist in making a fireplace more of a centerpiece and focal point for a home, as well as offering a shelf space above the fireplace for personal objects to be displayed. Find a variety of antique and vintage fireplace mantel surrounds on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 29, 2024
    A mantel shelf is typically mounted 12 inches above the inner section of a fireplace, which is called the firebox.

    Today, fireplaces and mantels can be seen as a focal point in your decor. Vintage fireplaces and mantels have earned their coveted position as desirable focal points in any room over the course of a staggering evolution in design that has yielded everything from intricately carved works of limestone to sleek works of wood paneling and rolled steel.

    Find antique and vintage fireplaces and mantels on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To wind an Ansonia mantel clock, first insert the key into the center winding point, usually found on the back. Then, turn the key clockwise until the winder no longer turns. Repeat the process in the right winding point to set the quarter-hour charm and the left winding point to set the hour strike. You'll find a range of Ansonia clocks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    The ideal depth of a fireplace mantel is 7 inches. This allows enough room to display decorative objects such as candles, figurines, photo frames and more. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary fireplace mantels from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    The average width of a fireplace mantel is 6 inches wider than the fireplace on either side. It can occasionally be even wider. While deciding on the right width for your space, factors to be considered are firebox dimensions, fireplace surround dimensions, hearth and room size. Shop a range of antique and vintage fireplace tools and mantels on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    What color is good for a fireplace mantel depends on your space. Look for shades that complement your palette and fit the interior design theme of the room. Generally, neutral colors like black, white, gray and brown coordinate with many other hues, but other colors may work, too. Find a variety of fireplace mantels on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To fix the chime on a mantel clock, take it to an experienced clock repair shop. A professional will have the knowledge and tools necessary to diagnose the problem with the chimes and make the necessary repairs. You'll find a range of mantel clocks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    How you adjust a French mantel clock depends on its design. In many antique clocks, there is a winding slot that says R for Retard on one side and A for Advance on the other. If you wish to make the clock faster, you turn the key toward the R. To slow down the clock, turn the key in the opposite direction toward the A. Find a large collection of French mantel clocks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021
    Yes, you can paint a marble fireplace mantel. As marble is a heavy natural stone that is expensive to replace, painting it with latex-based or chalk paint will help restore its luster. Find a variety of marble fireplace mantels on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To identify an old mantel clock, look for the name of the company or artisan. They are often stamped or engraved on either the clock’s face or the backplate of the movement. Sometimes they will be on a piece of paper on the back or bottom of the clock. Shop a variety of mantel clocks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To date a Seth Thomas mantel clock, examine the gears inside. If the movement is wood, the production date of the clock is somewhere between 1817 and 1830. Clocks made after 1881 may feature an ink code date stamp on the case back or bottom. A licensed appraiser can provide assistance with determining the exact manufacturing year. Shop a variety of expertly vetted Seth Thomas mantel clocks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    First used by the Egyptians and later the Romans, pewter is an alloy composed predominantly of tin. It can also be mixed with copper, silver or lead. Shop a collection of expertly vetted antique pewter pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Pewter is a type of tin alloy that’s been popular for centuries. Many examples of antique pewter objects exist, including dinnerware and sculpture. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique pewter from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Mainly built around the 17th century, antique settles are a type of long bench with a high back and open arms. Settles were made of wood and were fairly simple in construction. You can shop a collection of antique settles from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A settle is a type of large bench, usually with arms and a high back. Popular in England, settles are typically designed to fit three or four people. Many examples from the 17th century survive today. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of antique and modern settle benches from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A fob is a pendant that can be attached to a chain. Common types of fobs would be a pocket watch, a piece of jewelry or a locket. On 1stDibs, you can find antique fobs from some of the top sellers around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An antique coffer is one of the oldest pieces of furniture. It is a box or chest that’s simple in design, constructed with solid oak planks and a hinged lid. Shop a collection of antique coffers from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024
    What antique silver is depends on the context. In many cases, the term refers to silverware and silver decorative objects produced more than 100 years ago. However, antique silver may also be the name of a distressed silver finish frequently used on lighting fixtures and bathroom fixtures. Explore a selection of antique silver wares on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    An antique bureau is any bureau that is 100 years old or older. The term bureau today is typically used as another word for a dresser or a chest of drawers. This word has also been used to refer to a writing desk. Find a collection of antique bureaus on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Suzani is a form of embroidered tapestry, generally made on velvet, silk or cotton cloth. Suzanis have held a long tradition as being integral to interior decoration in central Asia. They were also thought to be talismans and would bring good luck to one’s home. Shop a collection of suzani tapestries from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.