Louis XV Mirrors

118French Louis XV Period, Giltwood, Provençal Mirror Seller Mary Helen McCoyLouis XV ruled as King of France from 1 September 1715 until his death on 10 May 1774.  Unexpectedly surviving the death of most of the royal family, he came to the throne at the age of 5 and ruled with the help of his uncle, until his 13th birthday were he took formal control of government.  (Read More.....)

Convex Mirrors

21A convex mirror, also known as the fish eye mirror or known as the diverging mirror, is a curved mirror  that  produces a distorted image which bulges outwards.  Typically convex mirrors are used in shopping centers as security measures.  A convex mirror will project a larger area allowing the viewer to see a general "over all" picture of the area. Convex mirrors are also used on the passenger-side mirror of vehicles.  Many times warning labels will appear on the mirror such as "Objects in mirror are closer than they appear", to warn the driver of the mirrors distorting effects on distance perception. Convex mirrorshave very unique qualities which has made them a popular choice in home decor. (Read More.....)