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Stylish Mercury Glass Vase

Stock No

GSN1922LV

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2017
  • £145.00
  • €167 Euro
  • $195 US Dollar

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Item Description

Lovely 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

In immaculate condition, missing it's original lead seal in the base

 

Dimensions: Height 18.5cm, Diameter at rim 8.5cm,  Diameter at base 8cm

 

Shipping: Tracked and signed £10

Item Info

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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