It’s the traditional way of applying a silver layer to the back of glass by hand. Unlike machine-made mirrors, each one is unique, with its own tone, depth, and light pattern. Hand-silvering gives antique mirror glass its rich, characterful look.

We carefully clean and prepare each glass panel, then apply a chemical silvering solution that creates a fine reflective layer. Finally, we add a protective backing paint to keep it durable for years.

Antique mirrors are intentionally aged to show gentle clouding, spotting, or fading around the edges. Modern mirrors are perfectly uniform; antique ones have warmth and timeless character.

Yes. We can vary the level of ageing, tone, or reflectivity, and even add etched designs, patterns, or logos. Every mirror is made to order in our workshop.

Yes, especially with our specialist protective backing. They’ll last for decades when cared for properly. For humid rooms, it’s best to seal the edges during installation.

In most cases, yes.  We can strip the old coating, re-prep the glass, and apply a new silver layer. If your existing finish has attractive patina or “foxing,” we can preserve it instead.

Foxing is the natural speckling or cloudy pattern that develops over time as the silver reacts with air and moisture. We can replicate this ageing process to create new mirrors with a vintage feel.