Silver Leaf on Clear Glass Sample Copper A Late 19th Century French

A Late 19th Century French Louis Phillipe Mirror with Original Gold Water Gilt & Painted Surface

This finish produces the characteristic 'sparkle' often found when original Mercury plates degrade

MEASURES 950 Wide x 570 High mm GLASS Original Mirror Plate

MEASURES 380 Wide x 430 High mm GLASS Rough Old Glass Antiqued Mirror

Silver Leaf on Clear Glass Sample Copper A Late 19th Century FrenchVerre glomis is the technique of gilding the reverse of glass. Shown here on clear glass with real silver leaf. We can also gild onto hand drawn, textured and tinted glass and we can use many different shades of gold, silver and other metal leaves, leaving them solid or rubbing through to create an aged look. Individual silver leaves measure approximately 90 x 90mm and are laid in a grid pattern. The silver leaf on clear finish presents as a delicate