silvered glass

Coated reflective surface

Silvered glass is glass with a reflective metallic coating on one surface, creating a mirror.

The term refers to the traditional method of depositing silver nitrate solution onto glass, though modern mirrors often use aluminum.

Silvered glass appears in mirrors, decorative objects, and vintage Christmas ornaments: The antique silvered glass ornaments had developed a beautiful patina.

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backing · coating · gleaming · vanity · dressing table · luminous · tarnished · Victorian · quicksilver · polished · shimmering · reflective · beveled · hand mirror · ornate · frame · vintage · patina

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optical function

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Transparent silica sheet

transparent glass · window glass · plate glass

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G