Mercury mirror

Important antique 18th century overmantel mirror, Louis XV style , made out of carved and gilt wood. Original mercury mirror in two parts.

Before mercury mirrorsThe Chinese (since the Neolithic Period), the Egyptians (2,900 BC), the Greeks and the Romans all shared the desire to contemplate their reflection and needed a tool to do so. Historians and archeologists found traces of mirrors, mostly hand-mirrors, made out of polished metal, usually bronze or silver. Because they were small in size, they did not allow one to contemplate oneself from head to toe. These rare objects belonged to highly ranked people. It was not until…

Before mercury mirrorsThe Chinese (since the Neolithic Period), the Egyptians (2,900 BC), the Greeks and the Romans all shared the desire to contemplate their reflection and needed a tool to do so. Historians and archeologists found traces of mirrors, mostly hand-mirrors, made out of polished metal, usually bronze or silver. Because they were small in size, they did not allow one to contemplate oneself from head to toe. These rare objects belonged to highly ranked people. It was not until…

Before mercury mirrorsThe Chinese (since the Neolithic Period), the Egyptians (2,900 BC), the Greeks and the Romans all shared the desire to contemplate their reflection and needed a tool to do so. Historians and archeologists found traces of mirrors, mostly hand-mirrors, made out of polished metal, usually bronze or silver. Because they were small in size, they did not allow one to contemplate oneself from head to toe. These rare objects belonged to highly ranked people. It was not until…

Beautiful large Louis XVI style antique overmantel from the 19th century. The upper part is adorned with a large flower-filled vase from which sprout long, slim foliated scrolls and ears of wheat. With its original mercury mirror . The original fireplace is available under ref. 2819.

Before mercury mirrorsThe Chinese (since the Neolithic Period), the Egyptians (2,900 BC), the Greeks and the Romans all shared the desire to contemplate their reflection and needed a tool to do so. Historians and archeologists found traces of mirrors, mostly hand-mirrors, made out of polished metal, usually bronze or silver. Because they were small in size, they did not allow one to contemplate oneself from head to toe. These rare objects belonged to highly ranked people. It was not until…

Before mercury mirrorsThe Chinese (since the Neolithic Period), the Egyptians (2,900 BC), the Greeks and the Romans all shared the desire to contemplate their reflection and needed a tool to do so. Historians and archeologists found traces of mirrors, mostly hand-mirrors, made out of polished metal, usually bronze or silver. Because they were small in size, they did not allow one to contemplate oneself from head to toe. These rare objects belonged to highly ranked people. It was not until…

Before mercury mirrorsThe Chinese (since the Neolithic Period), the Egyptians (2,900 BC), the Greeks and the Romans all shared the desire to contemplate their reflection and needed a tool to do so. Historians and archeologists found traces of mirrors, mostly hand-mirrors, made out of polished metal, usually bronze or silver. Because they were small in size, they did not allow one to contemplate oneself from head to toe. These rare objects belonged to highly ranked people. It was not until…

Before mercury mirrorsThe Chinese (since the Neolithic Period), the Egyptians (2,900 BC), the Greeks and the Romans all shared the desire to contemplate their reflection and needed a tool to do so. Historians and archeologists found traces of mirrors, mostly hand-mirrors, made out of polished metal, usually bronze or silver. Because they were small in size, they did not allow one to contemplate oneself from head to toe. These rare objects belonged to highly ranked people. It was not until…

Before mercury mirrorsThe Chinese (since the Neolithic Period), the Egyptians (2,900 BC), the Greeks and the Romans all shared the desire to contemplate their reflection and needed a tool to do so. Historians and archeologists found traces of mirrors, mostly hand-mirrors, made out of polished metal, usually bronze or silver. Because they were small in size, they did not allow one to contemplate oneself from head to toe. These rare objects belonged to highly ranked people. It was not until…

Beautiful large Louis XVI style antique overmantel from the 19th century. The upper part is adorned with a large flower-filled vase from which sprout long, slim foliated scrolls and ears of wheat. With its original mercury mirror . The original fireplace is available under ref. 2819.

Original Restauration style mercury mirror in gilded stucco and wood.

Beautiful overmantel in gilded stucco and wood. An important shell is topping the original mercury mirror . The original fireplace is available under ref. 2891.

Rare Louis XVI style and period overmantel in carved wood, with a modern gilding. The upper part is decorated with a garland of flowers. Both sides are sculpted in form of pilasters, with roses, ribbons, quiver, sword, spear, helmet and griffin.A perl friez fram an oil on canvas figuring Venus Asks Vulcan to Cast Arms for Her Son Aeneas and an original mercury mirror. Mythology :In Roman mythology, Vulcan (1) and Venus (2) form a very asymmetrical couple : the god of smithy, very ugly and…

This elegant Louis XVI style overmantel was made in the 19th century in gilded wood and stucco. It is topped with a quiver and a torch connected by a crown of flowers and laurels. The corners are decorated with scrolling foliage. The mercury mirror is framed by a double frieze of hearts and pearl.

This antique Louis XVI style overmantel was made in the 19th century in wood and stucco painted in white. It is topped by flower garlands hanging from a ribbon. The mercury mirror is round on the upper part and framed by two friezes of pearls and oves.