Items Similar to Silver Mirror on Wood with Mercury Mirror Late 19th Century
Video Loading
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 16
Silver Mirror on Wood with Mercury Mirror Late 19th Century
$637.18
$1,034.2238% Off
£477.62
£775.2538% Off
€536
€87038% Off
CA$880.88
CA$1,429.7838% Off
A$958.93
A$1,556.4838% Off
CHF 511.90
CHF 830.8938% Off
MX$11,576.53
MX$18,790.2738% Off
NOK 6,436.54
NOK 10,447.3738% Off
SEK 5,982.34
SEK 9,710.1438% Off
DKK 4,083.21
DKK 6,627.5938% Off
About the Item
Mirror in silver and mercury mirror made in the second part of the 19th century
Ø cm 32 h cm 31,5
Mercury mirrors are a type of ancient mirror that uses a thin sheet of mercury to create a reflective surface.
Production process:
A glass plate was cleaned and coated with a layer of tin.
Mercury was poured onto the tin plate and distributed evenly, creating a reflective surface.
Excess mercury was removed and the glass sealed with a lead or wooden rim.
Characteristics:
They offered a clearer, brighter reflection than metal or silver glass mirrors.
The manufacturing process was laborious and required craftsmanship.
They were expensive and accessible only to the wealthier classes.
The mirror is in god conditions, considering the époque.
About the Seller
5.0
Vetted Professional Seller
Every seller passes strict standards for authenticity and reliability
Established in 1990
1stDibs seller since 2022
41 sales on 1stDibs
Typical response time: <1 hour
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Shipping from: Milano, Italy
- Return Policy
More From This Seller
View AllItalian Circular Mirror by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte from 1966
By Max Ingrand
Located in Milano, MI
Circular wall mirror design by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte, made in 1966.
Measure : Ø cm 68.
The mirror has a circular shape with bent and ground colored glass frame. Nickel-p...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
$5,082 Sale Price
35% Off
Italian Console Table in Wood, Glass, Iron with Heart Wall Mirror from the 1950s
Located in Milano, MI
Italian Console with decorated mirror made in the 1950s
here are the dimension of the two pieces:
Table Console: Ø 102 cm Ø cm 28 h cm 82
Wall Mirror: Ø cm 87 h cm 107
The Cons...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Art Nouveau Console Tables
Materials
Iron
$4,919 Sale Price
40% Off
Boulle ta Table Clock in Wood and Brass from the Second Half of the 20th Century
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Milano, MI
Boulle Table Clock, with red background and brass inlays, brass dial with white enamel cartouches and black Roman numerals, crowned with rocailles and pendulum movement.
Ø 31.5 cm ...
Category
Vintage 1950s French Louis XIV Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Brass
$1,493 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Italian Bronze and Cammeo Appliques from the 1800s
Located in Milano, MI
Pair of bronze appliques made in the 1800s, each of which has a pair of original hand-sculpted cameos with different scenes / views
Both lights come with wiring and wiring, which ...
Category
Antique 1850s Italian Empire Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
$1,386 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Coppia di Candelieri in Metallo Argentato Anni 60
Located in Milano, MI
Coppia di candelieri in metallo argentato, realizzati negli anni '60
Ø cm 7 h cm 23
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Art Deco Candlesticks
Materials
Metal
Gilded Bronze Inkwell and Crystal Jugs 20th Century
Located in Milano, MI
Gilt bronze inkwell and crystal flasks, made in the 20th century. One of the flasks has a chip in the screwing part of the cap, as shown in the pictures.
Ø cm 32 Ø cm 17 h cm 9
An...
Category
Vintage 1920s French Baroque Inkwells
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
$589 Sale Price
20% Off
You May Also Like
Spanish Silvered Gilt Carved Wood Mirror
Located in Barcelona, ES
Foliage Floral Petite Wall Mirror, Carved Wood, Silver Leaf.
A lovely hand carved small mirror with silver leaf finishing, Spain, early 20th century...
Category
20th Century Spanish Neoclassical Wall Mirrors
Materials
Silver Leaf
Antique Large 19th Century Silver and Gilt Overmantle Wall Mirror – Quality
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Large Antique late 19th Century Silver and Gilt Overmantle Wall Mirror – High-Quality Simple Design
This wall mirror features a simple yet striking design, making it a captivating a...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Wall Mirrors
Materials
Glass
$1,424 Sale Price
30% Off
Small Italian 18th Century Baroque Silvered Wall Mirror
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
An 18th century Italian Venetian-style wall mirror with original silvered patina.
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Baroque Wall Mirrors
Materials
Gesso, Giltwood, Wood
$660 Sale Price
62% Off
Italian Baroque Style Parcel Silver Gilt Wall Mirror
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This Classic red-painted and parcel silver gilt Italian Baroque wall mirror is surrounded by a pierced cartouche form frame, 20th century.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Baroque Wall Mirrors
Materials
Wood
Vintage Regency Silver Leaf Mirror
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elevate your space with our Vintage Regency Silver Leaf Mirror. Handcrafted in the USA, this exquisite piece combines classic Regency elegance with American craftsmanship, offering a...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Regency Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood, Paint
18th Century Italian Silver Gilt Mirror with Mercury Glass Plate
Located in London, GB
A fine 18th century carved and silver gilt Italian mirror, with mercury glass plate.
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Wall Mirrors
Materials
Silver Leaf
More Ways To Browse
Round Pink Mirror
Scalloped Venetian Mirror
Snakeskin Mirror
Split Glass Mirrors
Star Mirror Antique
Straw Marquetry Mirror
Sunflower Mirror
Swedish Baroque Mirror
Swedish Mirror Oval
Thomas Johnson Mirror
Tortoise Bamboo Mirrors
Tulip Mirror
Vintage Bubble Mirror
Vintage Bullseye
Vintage Lucite Hand Mirror
White Frame Large Mirror
Acorns Hand Carved Furniture
Aquamarine Wall Mirror