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What were old mirrors made of?
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Old mirrors were made of polished copper, polished stone, and polished bronze in earlier civilizations. Other antique mirrors used mercury for “silvered” mirrors or tin behind glass. Find a range of antique mirrors today on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
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20th century, Venetian Mirror
Located in IT
20th century, Venetian Mirror
These refined mirror was made in Murano, Venice, in the 20th century
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20th Century Italian Baroque Wall Mirrors
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Mirror
Mid-Century Venetian Mirror
Located in London, GB
An unusual bevelled and etched Venetian mirror
Italy, mid 20th Century
78 cm high by 80.5 cm wide
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
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Mirror
19th Century Venetian Mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
Outstanding late 19th century Italian venetian glass mirror. Circa 1880. A fine addition to any
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Antique 1880s Wall Mirrors
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Mirror, Wood
Mid Century Beveled Venetian Mirror
Located in Houston, TX
Mid Century Beveled Venetian Mirror.
Mid-century Venetian beveled mirror. This stunning Vintage
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
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Mirror
Mid Century Venetian Style Mirror
Located in Houston, TX
Mid Century Venetian Style Mirror. This lovely Hollywood Regency style mirror is simple in design
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
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Mirror
19th Century Venetian Octagonal Beveled Mirror
Located in Houston, TX
19th century Venetian Octagonal Beveled Mirror.
Stunning large antique octagon shaped beveled
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Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Wall Mirrors
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