Silver Wall Mirror

Ever since the groundbreaking discovery of silver thousands of years ago, man has always found a fascination in this metal. From the various artifacts, jewelry and vessels that were discovered, we can undoubtedly note what great silver craftsmen the early men would have been.

Today, silver is one of the expensive luxuries that play an important role in adding elegance not just to our outfits, but also to our homes. This modern outlook on silver began in the 17th century and continues up to date. 

Seventeenth century exquisite silver wall mirrors with brilliant details and amazing craftsmanship, are a passion of many antique lovers. 

Today we look at mirrors not merely to see our reflection but also to admire their beauty and the elegance a well-crafted mirror adds to its surrounding areas. The traditional silver wall mirror which was used to adorn the wall over a fireplace now plays a crucial role in interior décor. 

Even though wall mirror frames come in all designs varying from plain shapes to gaudy, thick frames, many think of finely carved mirrors with spellbinding detail when it comes to silver wall mirrors. The tradition that was given birth to by royalty in the early days spread through the noble community rapidly. But fortunate for us, today, we can buy a classy silver wall mirror for a considerably affordable price and their availability has also increased. 

Silver was always considered a metal indicating elegance. Just like silver cutlery and crockery attracts us all, silver wall mirrors too are a wonderful addition to a hallway, bedroom or bathroom. 

Known as Argentum in Latin, silver has a whitish luster when obtained in its pure form. Thus, a silver wall mirror against a dark shaded wall would look marvelously stunning. It is considerably durable and corrosion free. Thus silver wall mirrors last longer with their initial appearance and needn’t be cleaned as often. 

Silver wall mirror frame craftsmen strive to design frames with a lot of elegant details such as twining wines, thin stems and carved figures. The more detailed a silver wall mirror is the more expensive it will be. 

However, today, many also produce non-silver mirrors that have the same effect as silver. These are made to be less expensive so that a wider customer community can fulfill their dreams of owning a beautiful mirror. However one must note that none of these types of mirrors will give the original stunning beauty of authentic silver wall mirrors.