Mid 18th Century' Murcury Mirror

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Step back into the elegance of the 1850s with this stunning antique mirror. This piece likely features original mercury glass, … Read more Step back into the elegance of the 1850s with this stunning antique mirror. This piece likely features original mercury glass, known for its subtle, wavy reflections and timeless character, though the exact composition adds to its mystery. Framed with a beautifully aged, gilt-accented molding that has been lovingly preserved, this mirror is a true piece of history that brings a touch of antique charm to any room. Perfect for adding a vintage focal point or a conversation piece to your space, this mirror reflects not just your style, but a bygone era of craftsmanship.
Bonus! This myria was originally, I believe black with a gilded inside step up black cove, and then gilded on the apex of the molding. At some point, it appears to have been painted over, but with that said, it appears that that has been done a very long time ago as well. I believe at the time that it it likely was painted over the back rough cut wood slats were covered seemingly ways. Newspaper. This paper has since mostly followed off.But it left us a tiny treasure stuck to the back. The article contain enough information to search, and is a clip about the fate of Uriah Moyer after a vicious double murder in eastern PA C. 1882 See less