Pictorial Guide to Silvered Mercury Glass

Silvered glass, commonly known as mercury glass, describes glass that was made double walled, then silvered between the layers with a liquid silvering solution, and sealed. Most of this glass was free blown, although molds were used to create some forms. Although the use of the term "mercury glass" is a misnomer because mercury was never used in the formula for silvering tableware and vases, the term itself has become synonymous with silvered glass products.

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Table of Contents:

Cover

Contents

Foreword

Dedication

Introduction

The History of Silvered Mercury Glass

Vases

Beakers, Goblets, Mugs and Pokals

Compotes & Chalices

Tableware: Creamers, Pitchers, Sugar Bowls and Salts

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