Mercury Mirrors

Lapis Speculo is a limited-edition series of sculptural wall pieces exploring a universal language of geometry through the expressive qualities of coloured and silvered glass. Create...

Lapis Speculo is a limited-edition series of sculptural wall pieces exploring a universal language of geometry through the expressive qualities of coloured and silvered glass. Create...

All crisply carved and retaining much of the original burnished and matte gilding. The mirror retains its original mercury glass plate, softly foxed and shimmering with the distincti...

Large gilt carved floral wood mirror. Expansive softly mercuried plate glass mirror bound by foliate carved and gilded antique American wood frame.

Warm gilt finish with red under rub exposed. Original mirror with mercury silvering. Minor gilt loss, and missing some beading around outer edge.

Add this rare hand-carved mercury glass wall mirror to your collection today—safely packed and shipped in a custom wooden crate.

The repeating fluted and braided patterns along the frame create a sense of rhythm and depth, typical of quality craftsmanship from this period. The mirror plate appears to be origi...

Pair French wood carved oval faux marble mirrors. Pair oval wood carved antique French mirrors in a Brescia red faux marbre finish with mercury glass mirror.

Each inset with two panels of original mercury glass mirror.

This elegant French giltwood mirror dates from the Louis Philippe period, circa 1840, and showcases the refined craftsmanship and understated sophistication characteristic of the fin...

Large 18th Century French Louis XVI period giltwood mirror. With original gilding and foxed mercury glass mirror plates.

A silver plated bronze table mirror, 19th century A silvered bronze table mirror with mercury glass, 19th century, Napoleon III period.

Grand Scale 19th Century Flemish ebonised and carved wood ripple frame mirror.  With lightly foxed mercury glass mirror plate.

C18th Spanish Rococo giltwood mirror. Striking, carved mirror circa 1760 with beautifully foxed mercury plate and forward arching crest.

C18th French giltwood marriage mirror. Beautiful Louis XVI mirror with laurel crest, foliate scrolls, pearl beading, drapery sides and pale blue rectangular supports.

Retaining its original mercury-silvered mirror plates with desirable age-related foxing and patina, the mirror exhibits the luminous character and craftsmanship that define fine Vene...

Beautiful 18th century oak frame with original polychrome paint (soft green, ochre and reddish tones) and a lovely, patina-ed surface, with antique mercury glass mirror.

Huge and striking antique gilt Louis XVI style mirror. (King Louis XVI of France). It comes from France around 1860 and still has its original mercury glass mirror.

The large mirror retains its mercury glass plate, displaying the subtle aging and reflective character associated with antique glass.

Areas of gentle wear reveal traces of the traditional red bole beneath the gilding, a characteristic often associated with quality French craftsmanship of the late nineteenth century...

Very large full-length mirror, 19th century. Originally from Belgium. Enormous full-length mirror/wall mirror/dressing mirror.

Original mercury glass mirror plate with beautiful foxing.

At the crest, an elaborate wreath tied with crossed ribbons adds a strong architectural presence and recalls the ornamental vocabulary inspired by Antiquity so favored during the Sec...

The glass is original, with light foxing and a soft, reflective surface typical of 19th-century mercury-backed mirrors. It is surrounded by a delicate beaded border that adds further...

A delicate twisted rope border and finely detailed inner molding further enhance the frame’s sophisticated relief. The mirror retains its original antique mercury glass, which shows...

The mercury glass mirror is in lovely condition with very minor spotting and a wonderful sparkle, the frame is very attractive with very little age related wear The Mirror is 29” hig...

The mirror retains its original mercury glass, showing light foxing, speckling, and minor surface imperfections that create a gently “dusty” or softly distressed reflection, highly s...

In the interior perimeter there is the pearl detail frequently seen in French mirrors of this period. Original mercury glass, circa 1870.

Its upper crest features two stylized dolphins flanking a central medallion surrounded by scrolling acanthus leaves and berries—an exquisite example of the refined ornamentation typi...

A floral and parcel gilt decorated Venetian mirror . The probable mercury plate in charming disintegration and decay .

With original mercury glass plates. The mirror is made from split glass and is all original.

Small areas of wear and minor losses to the gilding, particularly along the lower corners, are consistent with age and contribute to the mirror’s authentic antique character. The me...

The original-looking beveled mirror plate displays extensive natural foxing and oxidation, creating the beautifully aged surface and character associated with antique mercury or silv...

This splendid 19th century French mirror exudes opulence and grandeur, with a richly carved and gilded wooden frame showcasing the finest craftsmanship of the Napoleon III period.

The mirrors on both are original from the period, mercury silvered; if you don't like them, they can be replaced with other antique mirrors.

Retaining its original 18th-century mercury-backed plate, the mirror shows gentle waviness and attractive light speckling typical of early glass.

Good general condition, some old restorations to the wood, a glass broken in 2 and some mercury losses to the central mirror. Napoleon III period.

The quality of the gilding is exceptional and in very good authentic condition. The mirror plate is the genuine mercury plated mirror plate and shows wear.

Fanciful French 19th century carved and gilded framed mirror depting stylized bamboo and leaf motif. Original aged mercury glass mirror inset.

Eye-catching mirror with a superb frame and pleasingly original plate Displays a desirable aged patina throughout Gilt gesso frame presents rich golden hues to the ornate frame Mirro...

A 19th century neoclassical mirror in gold giltwood and gesso with a bezelled mirror in mercury.

Beautifully hand-carved, gessoed and gilt, c. 1760 pier mirror inset with its original two panels of mercury glass.

These subtle imperfections contribute to the charm and authenticity of the piece, offering a glimpse into its long history. The mirror retains its original mercury glass plate, whic...

A fine early 18th Century carved Georgian Palladian mirror, the overscale cartouche flanked by swan neck pediment having egg and dart carved molding with foliate bursts, the frame wi...

A pair of Irish mirrors in the George III style, of good quality with faux mercury glass mirror plates pinned into patinated copper frames, bordered with rock crystal and blue glass ...

A pair of Irish mirrors in the George III style, of good quality with faux mercury glass mirror plates pinned into patinated copper frames, bordered with rock crystal and ruby glass ...

An impressive French giltwood pareclose mirror dating from the Napoleon III period, circa 1870, distinguished by its generous proportions and particularly rich architectural decorati...

A very fine Piedmontese giltwood pier mirror. This beautiful mirror has a wonderfully patinated arched mercury plate, which is enclosed by a slender marginal plate of the same glass.

This French giltwood mirror from the 19th century is an elegant example of refined craftsmanship. The arched frame is richly decorated with floral garlands, scrolling acanthus leaves...

Important pair of George III gilt wood pier mirrors of substantial scale, the breakfront crest with inset oval paterae over ribbed Corinthian columns with ribbon banding, the base si...

Those columns flank a two-part mercury amalgam mirror plate, the smaller upper pane separated from the larger lower one by a reeded horizontal bar, with a beaded rail closing out the...

A fantastic gold gilt Art Nouveau mirror with the original beveled mirror plate. The gilt is in good condition with minimal wear. Below the mirror is a nicely carved C scroll detail....

Large mirror in gilded wood engraved with floral decorations, beautiful gilding on a black plate, mercury glazed, wooden base.

The original mirror glazing with its pleasingly aged Mercury plating remain intact.

The mirror retains its original mercury glass, presenting light foxing and minor spotting consistent with age, creating a soft, gently diffused reflection.

An exquisite pair of George I style pier mirrors, thoughtfully crafted in the manner of John Belchier, one of the most celebrated English cabinetmakers of the early 18th century. Eac...

The composition reflects the transition from the grandeur of Louis XIV to the lighter, more fluid Régence aesthetic. The rectangular mirror plate, likely original mercury glass, is b...

Massive in size, this French 19th century mantel mirror creates an impact with rich tones and grain patterns of the walnut frame. Traditional style carved molding and trimmed edges a...

A large 19th Century French country house mirror in untouched condition. With original mercury glass plate and deeply carved gilt wood frame.

The piece stands out for its richly crafted frame, gilded with gold leaf, featuring classic motifs and generous proportions, designed to enhance the wall above the fireplace, as was ...