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Brass Porthole Mirrors For Your Nautical Decor

By | May 3, 2011 | 0 Comments | Rating: 0
A gray skied storm has brewed on the ocean, clouding the horizon with cauldron-black clouds. With fervor and split-second speed, great bolts of lightning carve though the stifling cloud cover. The thunder that ensues is a deep, rib-shaking decibel of bass. The waves churn white and gray. In the midst of this vicious storm, a small ship makes its way through the troughs and peaks. The dripping wet decks are assaulted with high powered winds from every direction. For those staying in the hull, the wind rages as the loudest sound heard. The hull is sturdy and keeps the passengers dry with the help of thick, round windows.

These porthole windows are crucial to the well being of those in the ship itself. The glass of many porthole mirrors is the same in thickness as regular porthole windows. Oftentimes, porthole mirrors are slightly thinner than their window counterparts. Many versions of porthole mirrors have more highly polished surfaces than that of their window counterparts. The mirror aspect of porthole mirrors is one of the most polished on the porthole item market. Some porthole mirrors may have mirror on one side and glass on the other as a unique play on the original use of the porthole.

These items come in all sizes and make wonderful nautical gifts. The size of these pieces are almost always directly correlates to their size. The purse versions of these items are undoubtedly the cheapest. Small, delightful makeup compacts are what the smallest versions of these items usually turn out to be. These compacts are known to be discreet, and they are small enough to be carried in almost any purse or bag. Extremely large versions of this piece are sold to those who have a specific theme or a rather eclectic room in which they wish to use them. However, the average sized porthole mirrors are generally the best sellers. Many porthole mirrors are placed in wonderfully fitting bedrooms or bathrooms. In bathrooms where square mirrors are too big or unfriendly, these porthole mirrors can be used instead. Another popular place to put them is in hallways and coat rooms. Often a regular square mirror fits very poorly in a space, which is why many collectors turn to porthole mirrors to fill their need.

The defining feature that differentiates some porthole mirrors from standard mirrors is the metal ring that rests around the outer edge. In accordance with the metal it is constructed from, these rings can be weighty or light. The metal rim of porthole mirrors is often a simple metal ring encased in a different metal. The coating metal is often more expensive and showy. Because brass is resistant to the corrosion of sea salt water, it is used very often alongside both silver and gold. While gold and silver are more visually striking, brass serves a preserving purpose. The rim can be hand polished for a beautiful shine that dulls very slowly.



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