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Silver Mirror on Wood with Mercury Mirror Late 19th Century

$637.47
$1,034.7038% Off
£474.34
£769.9238% Off
€536
€87038% Off
CA$875.85
CA$1,421.6238% Off
A$977.52
A$1,586.6538% Off
CHF 514.29
CHF 834.7638% Off
MX$11,874.21
MX$19,273.4338% Off
NOK 6,519.81
NOK 10,582.5338% Off
SEK 6,101.73
SEK 9,903.9238% Off
DKK 4,080.36
DKK 6,622.9838% Off

About the Item

Mirror in silver and mercury mirror made in the second part of the 19th century Ø cm 32 h cm 31,5 Mercury mirrors are a type of ancient mirror that uses a thin sheet of mercury to create a reflective surface. Production process: A glass plate was cleaned and coated with a layer of tin. Mercury was poured onto the tin plate and distributed evenly, creating a reflective surface. Excess mercury was removed and the glass sealed with a lead or wooden rim. Characteristics: They offered a clearer, brighter reflection than metal or silver glass mirrors. The manufacturing process was laborious and required craftsmanship. They were expensive and accessible only to the wealthier classes. The mirror is in god conditions, considering the époque.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 12.41 in (31.5 cm)Diameter: 12.6 in (32 cm)
  • Style:
    Romantic (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1880
  • Condition:
    Minor fading.
  • Seller Location:
    Milano, IT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU7537239443982

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