mercury mirror

Before mercury mirrorsThe Chinese (since the Neolithic Period), the Egyptians (2,900 BC), the Greeks and the Romans all shared the desire to contemplate their reflection and needed a tool to do so. Historians and archeologists found traces of mirrors, mostly hand-mirrors, made out of polished metal, usually bronze or silver. Because they were small in size, they did not allow one to contemplate oneself from head to toe. These rare objects belonged to highly ranked people. It was not until the 13th century that a new way of producing mirrors appeared. The first method was to deposit a thin layer of silver or polished lead on the glass. Later on, this process was improved and the method for making tin mirrors was discovered. It used a layer of silvering made of lead, tin, and bismuth, instead of silver and lead, on the glass plate.The discovery of the mercury mirrorAlthough the earlier methods had emerged in the North, Venice was unquestionably the leading producer of mercury mirrors for many years. Venice

Napoleon III Style Tall Austrian Wooden Frame Mercury Mirror and Gold Decoration

The otherworldly pattern that flows along the frame of the Mercury Square Silver Mirror makes a statement in its randomness, mimicking the surface of some far-away planet but with much greater style. Made of composite in a silver leaf finish, a design detail of note is how there are subtle darker tones rubbed onto the decorative mirror? s frame to bring it extra depth. This square mirror reflects the ethos that Phillips Collection.

Phillips Collection Mercury Mirror, Square, Silver Leaf

Original Mercury Glass Mirror Sublime 18th Century Antique French Mirror With Original Glass, Hand Crafted Carved Gilt Wood Gesso Frame

A Large American Pier Mirror with Mahogany & Gilt Ogee Frame and Old M – Avery & Dash Collections

mercury mirror

Slim Mercury Glass Mirror – The Nicholson Gallery

Baroque Glass Mirror Mercury

The otherworldly pattern that flows along the frame of the Mercury Round Silver Mirror makes a statement in its randomness, mimicking the surface of some far-away planet but with much greater style. Made of composite in a silver leaf finish, a design detail of note is how the decorative mirror? s frame is fluted where the pattern flows along it. This round mirror reflects the ethos that Phillips Collection.

Phillips Collection Mercury Mirror, Silver Leaf

This Piece Has Some Wear Present. It Measures Approximately 44in. H X 26in. Bh14629 Kb

Antique Carved & Painted Wood Mercury Mirror

Antique mirror, gilt wood & mercury glass, French – Chez Pluie

DIY Mercury Glass Gilded Mirror Made from Old Photo Frames