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Antique Mirror Glass for commercial and private projects
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Antique Mirror Glass Styles

Where Chemistry Meets Craft

Every mirror begins as a clear sheet of glass.
Through hand-silvering and controlled ageing, each mirror takes on its own character.
The Craft Behind Our Mirrors (for individuals)
Technical Process (for designers and trade)

From Glass to Antique Mirror

In our workshop we transform it by hand into something far more distinctive. Through silvering and controlled ageing, each mirror develops its own character — subtle variations that make every panel unique.
This is how we do it

Preparing the Glass

Where every mirror begins
Every mirror begins as clear glass, carefully prepared so the silver forms perfectly and the surface remains beautifully clear.

Preparing the Glass

Before anything happens, the glass needs to be perfectly clean.

Even the smallest trace of dust can affect the mirror surface, so we take time to prepare every panel carefully.

It is a quiet step in the process, but it ensures the mirror begins with absolute clarity.

Creating the Mirror

Forming the Silver Surface
A fine layer of real silver is formed on the back of the glass, transforming it into a bright and perfectly reflective mirror.

Creating the Mirror

Before anything happens, the glass needs to be perfectly clean.

Even the smallest trace of dust can affect the mirror surface, so we take time to prepare every panel carefully.

It is a quiet step in the process, but it ensures the mirror begins with absolute clarity.

Hand Distressing

Creating the Antique Character
Once the mirror is formed, we gently introduce the ageing that gives antique mirror its soft patterns and distinctive character.

Hand Distressing

Before anything happens, the glass needs to be perfectly clean.

Even the smallest trace of dust can affect the mirror surface, so we take time to prepare every panel carefully.

It is a quiet step in the process, but it ensures the mirror begins with absolute clarity.

Colour & Finish

Defining the Tone
A coloured backing gives the mirror its warmth and depth while protecting the silver beneath.

Colour & Finish

Before anything happens, the glass needs to be perfectly clean.

Even the smallest trace of dust can affect the mirror surface, so we take time to prepare every panel carefully.

It is a quiet step in the process, but it ensures the mirror begins with absolute clarity.

Final Checks

Preparing the Mirror for Installation
Before leaving our workshop, every panel is carefully inspected to ensure the finish is balanced, stable and ready for its new home.

Final Checks

Before anything happens, the glass needs to be perfectly clean.

Even the smallest trace of dust can affect the mirror surface, so we take time to prepare every panel carefully.

It is a quiet step in the process, but it ensures the mirror begins with absolute clarity.

From Glass to Antique Mirror

Individually silvered and distressed in-house, the surface is formed through carefully controlled chemical processes. What appears effortless is the result of precision at every stage. Together, these stages create mirrors that do not imitate age — but embody it.
Explore the process below

Surface Preparation

Preparing the Glass to Accept Silver
Perfectly cleaning and sensitising each panel ensures the silver bonds cleanly and securely to the glass.

Preparing the Glass

Before anything happens, the glass needs to be perfectly clean.

Even the smallest trace of dust can affect the mirror surface, so we take time to prepare every panel carefully.

It is a quiet step in the process, but it ensures the mirror begins with absolute clarity.

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Silver Deposition

The Controlled Formation of Pure Silver
Through controlled chemical reduction, pure metallic silver is formed directly onto the glass surface.

Creating the Mirror

Before anything happens, the glass needs to be perfectly clean.

Even the smallest trace of dust can affect the mirror surface, so we take time to prepare every panel carefully.

It is a quiet step in the process, but it ensures the mirror begins with absolute clarity.

Hand Distressing

Controlled Ageing. Individually Crafted.
Carefully guided ageing techniques introduce authentic character while preserving the integrity of the silver layer.

Hand Distressing

Before anything happens, the glass needs to be perfectly clean.

Even the smallest trace of dust can affect the mirror surface, so we take time to prepare every panel carefully.

It is a quiet step in the process, but it ensures the mirror begins with absolute clarity.

Colour & Finish

Depth, Protection and Unlimited Specification
A chemically cured glass coating defines the final tone while sealing and protecting the silver beneath.

Colour & Finish

Before anything happens, the glass needs to be perfectly clean.

Even the smallest trace of dust can affect the mirror surface, so we take time to prepare every panel carefully.

It is a quiet step in the process, but it ensures the mirror begins with absolute clarity.

Final Protection & Quality Control

Preparing the Mirror for Installation
Final sealing, protection and inspection ensure every panel meets our structural and aesthetic standards.

Final Checks

Before anything happens, the glass needs to be perfectly clean.

Even the smallest trace of dust can affect the mirror surface, so we take time to prepare every panel carefully.

It is a quiet step in the process, but it ensures the mirror begins with absolute clarity.