[TheForge] re-silver an antique mirror

[Dave Brown]

Terry,

Is there something special about the glass itself that you want/need to 
preserve?  If the mirror isn't beveled or etched it may be cheaper to 
simply replace the mirror in the frame.  In looking around the web this 
mornig I found a site that sells resilvering supplies (3 chemical process 
that includes mercury) at a cost of $130 for the 
kit.  (http://www.robinsonsantiques.com/mirror-resilvering.htm) This would 
resilver quite a few mirrors though, so maybe you could consider a small 
side business venture with it.

 From their site:
FAQs:
1.How much does it cost to resilver a mirror?
Retail: $10.95/sq ft - Length (inches) x Width (inches) divide by 144 x 
$10.95 = Cost. Minimum charge 2 ft. Wholesale (resale number required): 
$9.95/sq ft - Length (inches) x Width (inches) divide by 144 x $9.95 = 
Cost. Minimum charge 2 ft.

6.Does Robinsons Antiques sell mirror resilvering supplies?
Yes. The supplies are expensive. One pint of each of the three chemicals 
you need totals about $130.00 (plus shipping). The price varies depending 
on the current price of silver. Supplies are available from us at:
Robinson's Antiques
763 West Bippley Road
Lake Odessa, Mi 48849 Phone: (616) 374-7750

Hope this helps.

Dave Brown

At 20:28 10/27/02 -0600, you wrote:
>hello;
>
>the wife found an antigue mirror that even i will
>have to admit is beutiful. the silver at the edges
>is badly discolored and flaking off. would anyone
>know what it takes to re-silver a mirror?
>
>she has taken it to to glass places locally and they
>say they cannot do it. it is sitting in a closet and
>the wife would really like to display it.
>
>--
>Terry L. Ridder ><>
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