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Why was mercury used in mirrors?
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Mercury was used in mirrors in the form of mercury amalgam. This substance was used because of its highly reflective property when applied on a surface. Shop an array of antique mercury mirrors from top sellers around the world on 1stDibs.
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Louis XV Gilt Carved Mercury Mirror
Located in New York, NY
Louis XV gilt carved mercury mirror. Smaller scale delicately carved gilt frame mirror with inner
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Louis XV More Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
Napoleon III mercury mirror
Located in LYON, FR
Maison Lecan presents this large Napoleon III mercury mirror (circa 1860–1880), crafted in giltwood
Category
Antique 1860s French Louis XVI Wall Mirrors
Materials
Stucco, Giltwood
French Late 18th Century Stacked Mercury Mirror
Located in Buchanan, NY
Large French late 18th century stacked mercury mirror in a gilt frame. Good condition, wear
Category
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror
Italian Antique Small Walnut Frame Mercury Mirror, Early 1900s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian antique small walnut frame mercury mirror, early 1900s
Small walnut structure, with window
Category
Antique Early 1900s Italian Romantic Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Walnut
19th century french "Louis Philippe" mercury mirror.
Located in LYON, FR
19th century mercury mirror.
Stucco frame with rich gilded floral motifs and original patina.
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Category
Antique 1870s French Louis Philippe Wall Mirrors
Materials
Stucco, Pine
Rectangular Bevelled Giltwood Mirror with 19th C Mercury mirror plate
Located in Reepham, GB
A stunning rectangular giltwood mirror with a distinctive 19th Century beveled mercury mirror
Category
Antique 19th Century Wall Mirrors
Materials
Giltwood
