Mercury Mirrors

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...

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 ...

The mirror retains the original mercury glass with foxing and oxidation consistent with age.

A generously proportioned pair of 18th-century Venetian mirrors, each with a shaped mercury plate set within a carved and pierced giltwood frame, richly ornamented with scrolling aca...

English, ca. 1720 This impressive English George I period mirror, made circa 1720, is crafted from carved wood and carved gilded gesso. The vauxhall bevelled plate is enclosed withi...

Chic early 19th Century French silver gilt box frame. With a mercury glass plate. Delightful, simple Regency chic. 

A large and dramatic Louis XVI-style carved oak mantel mirror from France, c. 1880s. By some good fortune this piece has retained its original mirror plate which exhibits a haze of f...

A very beautiful Regence period - early 18th century Mirror. Beautifully crafted in giltwood with its original mercury glass mirror.

Original mercury glass mirror with wonderful crazing. Sensational patina.

An elegant Venetian mirror dating to the early decades of the 19th century, during the height of the Charles X period (circa 1820–1830).The frame, made of finely carved wood, feature...

A fine pair of English, carved rococo cartouche shaped looking glasses circa 1755 designed of c-scrolls and s-scrolls, crested with an acanthus spray, one scroll carved with egg and ...

The wear reveals the age and handcrafted character of the gilding. The original mercury-amalgam mirror plate has also survived. The glass displays the characteristic soft haze often ...

18th century trumeau with carved detail of traditional pair of doves from Provence. Probably given as a gift in marriage due to the symbolism of the doves and the carved hearts.

The arched crest is surmounted by a richly modelled rocaille composition, above a softly contoured frame with carved acanthus details and scroll feet. The mirror retains its origina...

We are delighted to offer for sale this very large hand-carved oak framed glass mirror A magnificent well made and hand-carved piece, you rarely find any kind of mirror this size bu...

With original mercury glass plates. The mirror is made from split glass and is all original with lovely wear and foxing to the mercury which adds to the look.

Beautiful Empire French period Trumeau.

Louis XVI period parcel-gilt and polychrome trumeau mirror with a painting of Venus ringed by putti. Venus and putti are framed in a gilded oval frame with a bow on top and laurel le...

Italian Gilded Mirror With Putto in Baroque style but from the early 1800s with the square-shaped frame surmounted by the head of a winged putto framed by a rich garland of laurel le...

Please note as clearly visible from the photos that the mirror is antique mercury and has all the typical defects caused by the passage of time.

Early 19th century French Empire mirror with original mercury glass mirror. Large scale Empire Gold Gilt mirror is a large statement piece.

The original mirror glass has mercury oxidation in keeping with the age and presents very well.

Striking proportion at 99.5'' (253cm) in height, creating an unmissable focal point Beautifully figured walnut stocks, displaying deep caramel hues and rich grain interest Topped wit...

Standing on arched legs with original brass castors and original mercury glass plate The mirror has had the frame dismantled, the joints reworked then glued and clamped, its more ...

The original mercury glass mirror plate with some mottling, is set within a finely hand carved and moulded giltwood frame with beaded border, rope twist and tassle motif detail.

Restoration recommended There are losses to both medallion frames and one flower chipped on the right, crest with loss on the right and break on the left ends, crest terminal with ...

The mirror’s mercury glass is original to the antique, and has aged marvelously, with some foxing and sparkles present.

Italian frame, Renaissance revival from the second half of the 19th Florentine, carved and gilded wood. Presented with a mercury 19th century mirror. The finesse of the sculpture ...

Beautifully constructed from polychromed wood with its original mercury glass mirror. Wonderful carvings decorate the mirror as well as the side panels.

Grand Louis XV style French mirror with original mercury glass. Style is characterized by the Rococo style's elegant curves, intricate scrollwork and ornate detailing, typical of the...

The cymatium features two crossed torches, while the lower part ends with two plant curls and a garland wrapped in ribbons in the center. The mirror is original and made of mercury. ...

Adlin molded Aluminium, Art Glass, Oxidized Mercury Wall Relief Mirror. Featuring handcrafted, textural sculpted cast aluminium, blackened details, round inserted mercury reflector.

Art Deco triangular table mirror in the shape of a fan Mercury frosted mirror Hand painted decoration in the style of a murrina bead.

One large French modern neoclassical double arm metal wall light / sconce / girandole with mirrored backs in the style of Mathieu Mategot. The metal frame is pierced and the mirror h...

This mercury-glass mirror was made in 19th century Italy, and has a greyish tinge that endows it with mystery.