Large Mercury Glass Vase
Stock No
GSN1921VV
2017
- £195.00
- €222 Euro
- $260 US Dollar
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Item Description
Wonderful, large 19th century, hand blown Mercury glass vase
-Mercury glass was originally called- 'Poor Mans Silver'
Mercury glass (silvered glass) is double walled glass with a silvering solution applied between the layers giving it a shining silver appearance
(Called mercury glass though silver nitrate was more commonly used)
The technique originated in Germany C1840's
With 'silver/mint' green inner lining & in immaculate condition, missing it's original lead seal in the base
Dimensions: Height 24cm, Diameter at rim 9.5cm, Central diameter 10cm, diameter at base 10cm
Shipping: Tracked and signed £10
Item Info
Seller
Seller Location
West London, London
Period
Mid C19th
Item Location
United Kingdom
Seller Location
West London, London
Item Location
United Kingdom
Seller Contact No
+44 (0)779 2722264
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