Before sending your mirror to the professionals, there are several points to consider. Resilvering is expensive, so it may not be worthwhile having your mirror repaired. Most household mirrors are rectangular or square and it is much cheaper to replace them than to have them resilvered. In comparison, it may be cheaper to resilver uniquely shaped mirrors, or those with beveled edges, than it is to have new glass cut.[emphasis added]
Resilvering is commonly used for antique mirrors. These are often made from glass that has imperfections, such as air bubbles, small ripples or uneven beveling. The glass itself is antique and can make the mirror valuable. Usually, an antique mirror is not devalued by the resilvering process, because the glass is not changed. In fact, resilvering can add to the value of an antique mirrors. However, it is worth checking first as some important antiques are more valuable if left untouched.
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