MERCURY GLASS AKA Poor Man's Silver

The "IT"

wedding gift

as early as the mid 1800's

Mercury Glass 

Also known as

"Poor Man's Silver"

Mercury Glass

often replaced more pricey sterling silver

for typical wedding presents

 Mercury glass versions of

candlesticks, bowls and vases

became very popular

more in vogue

to give and receive

Tonal silver and white floral patterns

pastel colored versions

were common designs painted on the surface of vases

Sometimes a gold color

was used on the interior

 gives a contrast color to the vase or urn

Rare religious figures

such as the Virgin Mary

can also be found

The easiest way

to tell an antique

authentic piece

from a reproduction

is the weight

If it is heavy

it is a reproduction

Older pieces

will have a great patina

showing age

and discoloring

giving it a warm warn look

As history repeats itself,

and recessionary times are back

perhaps

THE wedding gift

this year

should be

a beautiful

authentic

piece of

MERCURY GLASS