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What is a mercury mirror?
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A mercury mirror is a type of wall mirror that features mercury glass inside of a decorative frame. Mercury glass is the term for two panes of glass separated by silvering material. Early examples feature real mercury, while ones produced after the 1840s usually substitute silver nitrate. On 1stDibs, shop a range of mercury mirrors.
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Mirror, Napoleon III-era Mirror, 19th Century, Mercury Mirror.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Mirror, Napoleon III-era mirror, 19th century, mercury mirror.
19th-century mirror, Napoleon III
Category
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mercury Glass, Wood
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
Mirror, Louis XVI-era Mirror, 18th Century, Mercury Mirror.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Mirror, Louis XVI-era mirror, 18th century, mercury mirror.
Mirror, 18th-century mirror, Louis XVI
Category
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Wall Mirrors
Materials
Silver
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.
The
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
