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1920s Black Framed Mercury Mirror (2)
For sale by D and A Binder Ltd
for sale €1,755     $1,905
£1,500
D and A Binder Ltd

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1920s Black Framed Mercury Mirror (2)

1900 - 1920
Description

We have a pair of these mercury mirrors from the 1920s. They have a slight beautiful foxing around the edges as one would want from an antique mirror. These frames can be sold as a pair or separately.

These mirrors are £1500 each.

Date of Manufacture

D and A Binder Ltd has dated this Black Mercury Glass Mirror to the 1920s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
245cm (96.46")
Width
75cm (29.53")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Reference Numbers
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SA1002808
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Description
We have a pair of these mercury mirrors from the 1920s. They have a slight beautiful foxing around the edges as one would want from an antique mirror. These frames can be sold as a pair or separately.

These mirrors are £1500 each.

Date of Manufacture

D and A Binder Ltd has dated this Black Mercury Glass Mirror to the 1920s.

Height
245cm (96.46")
Width
75cm (29.53")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Reference Numbers
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SA1002808
D and A Binder Ltd
D and A Binder Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2015
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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the D and A Binder Ltd Profile Page

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A tall rectangular full-length floor mirror with a slender black timber frame and foxed mercury glass plate.
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Archive I A tall rectangular full-length floor mirror with a slender black timber frame and foxed mercury glass plate.

1920s Black Framed Mercury Mirror (2)

Archive II A tall rectangular full-length floor mirror with a slender black timber frame and foxed mercury glass plate. View II
Archive III A tall rectangular full-length floor mirror with a slender black timber frame and foxed mercury glass plate. View III
Archive IV A tall rectangular full-length floor mirror with a slender black timber frame and foxed mercury glass plate. View IV
Archive V A tall rectangular full-length floor mirror with a slender black timber frame and foxed mercury glass plate. View V
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D and A Binder Ltd

D and A Binder Ltd
Telephone 020 7609 6300 or 07944 356 180
Location
101 Holloway Road
London
N7 8LT
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/danda
Verified Since May 2015
Items For Sale 148
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D and A Binder Ltd
D and A Binder Ltd
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Location: 101 Holloway Road, London, N7 8LT, United Kingdom
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A tall rectangular full-length floor mirror with a slender black timber frame and foxed mercury glass plate.
1920s BLACK FRAMED MERCURY MIRROR (2)
Ref: SA1002808
A tall rectangular full-length floor mirror with a slender black timber frame and foxed mercury glass plate.
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  • ObjectMirrors
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleArt Deco
  • MaterialGlass, Mercury Silvering, Wood
  • ColourBlack
  • MotifsSlender black frame, Foxed mirror glass, Rectangular profile, Full-length proportions
  • SizeH 245 cm (96 in) x W 75 cm (30 in) x D 5 cm (2 in)

This 1920s Art Deco full-length floor mirror brings a striking industrial loft aesthetic to modern interiors. The piece consists of a rectangular glass plate finished with traditional mercury silvering, exhibiting visible foxing around the edges that denotes its antique character. Enclosing the glass is a slender black painted timber frame with a simple flat profile, providing a stark monochrome contrast. The surface shows authentic signs of age across both the wooden edging and the reflective plate. Standing at 245 cm high, 75 cm wide, and 5 cm deep, the mirror commands a strong vertical presence within a room. In a contemporary home, this item works particularly well placed vertically against a wall in an empty corner of a hallway, bedroom, or dressing area, reflecting light while adding a strong architectural accent to the space. Buyers can position the piece as a standalone statement or pair it with its matching counterpart to create a symmetrical display in a larger interior scheme.

FAQs

A 1920s mercury glass mirror features a reflective glass plate coated with a metallic backing, framed in clean lines typical of the period. Over time, the metallic reflective coating oxidises, creating characteristic dark patches, mottling, and foxing across the surface.

Mirrors from this era were constructed using heavy glass plates backed with chemical silvering or mercury amalgams. Frames were typically crafted from solid timber or pressed metal, finished with dark paint, lacquer, or ebonised stains.

Authentic pieces exhibit natural, irregular pattern degradation and silvering loss behind the glass plate, rather than printed surface marks. Original wooden backing boards, hand-cut glass edges, and subtle tonal variation in the reflection further confirm age.

A tall rectangular mirror can be leaned securely against a plain or exposed brick wall to create height and bounce natural light throughout the room. The understated black frame provides a sharp outline that contrasts well with minimalist, industrial, or traditional decor.

Clean the front glass gently using a soft, lint-free microfibre cloth lightly dampened with water. Avoid chemical solvents or spraying liquids directly onto the frame joints, as moisture ingress can accelerate silvering detachment.
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