The finish of the frame will have been done by hand and therefore may not be uniformly applied | |
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This all adds to the feeling of age and craftsmanship | Really old mirrors used mercury and tin to make the mirror, and the mirror may sparkle slightly behind the glass |
The glass is also thicker than glass in modern mirrors and sometimes has a discolouration caused by age.
16Types of Antique Mirrors Antique wall mirrors can come in various shapes and sizes, being both practical and decorative and are often a focal point in a room | Fitted dressing table mirrors may come with 3 panels to help you view from different angles |
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Antique Mirrors Antique mirrors are a focal point within a room and home, and while essential on a practical level for checking an appearance, they can transform a room giving it a feeling of greater space and depth | Floor mirrors are much larger providing a full-length view while dressing table mirrors are small, decorative mirrors made to sit on a table or vanity unit |
Antique mirrors may have ornate carvings and gilded frames, which add elegance and sophistication.