Simons Maison
Mercurized Glass Soap Pump
Mercurized glass soap pump from Simons Maison, designed in Canada, with a ribbed glass body and embossed grooves. It functions as a countertop dispenser for liquid soap or hand lotion. The pump features a silver metallic pump head and collar with a shimmering finish, and measures 3.5 inches (9 cm) in diameter by 5.75 inches (14.5 cm) tall.
- Color
- Mercurized
- Material
- Mercurized glass, silver pump
- Style
- vintage, traditional
- Category
- Home & Garden > Bathroom Accessories > Soap & Lotion Dispensers
Color
Size
Specifications
A mercurized glass soap pump with silver pump and embossed grooves, exuding antique charm.
Mercurized glass body with fine embossed grooves and silver shimmer pump.
- Color
- Mercurized · gray
- Material
- Mercurized glass, silver pump
- Secondary
- metal
- Style
- vintage, traditional
- Occasion
- gift, host-gift, everyday
- Gender
- unisex
- Condition
- new
- Dimensions
- 3.5x3.5x5.75 in
- Category
- Home & Garden > Bathroom Accessories > Soap & Lotion Dispensers
Additional Attributes
- Mercurized glass
- Silver pump with shimmering finish
- Fine embossed grooves
- Antique charm
- Exclusive design
Product Insights
Patented in 1849 as a cheap alternative to silver, this $18 mercurized glass soap pump continues the 'poor man's silver' tradition with a double-walled glass construction silvered inside (no mercury), featuring embossed grooves that mimic Victorian cut-glass decanters. The core promise is affordable luxury and heritage, but the Gold option delivers a warm gold tone instead of the expected silver, which can be too warm for chrome fixtures and may fade against busy backdrops. Nonetheless, its strong pump mechanism, twist-off refill, and mid-century modern appeal offer value for $18, making it a versatile decor piece for seasonal scent swapping.
Verified claims
- Poor man's silver
- Patented in 1849 as cheap alternative to silver, now $18.
- Construction
- No mercury; reflective finish comes from silvering inside double-walled glass.
- Victorian styling
- Vertical ribbing imitates cut-glass patterns from Victorian decanters.
- Heritage
- Continues 1849 silvered glass tradition as affordable 'poor man's silver'.
- Embossed grooves
- Embossed grooves mimic cut-glass antique decanter patterns, adding tactile and decorative appeal.
- Value
- At $18, it costs less than half similar mercury pumps and comes from Simons’ 186-year curation.
- Pump mechanism
- Pump mechanism is strong, bounces back quickly, and delivers a generous dose per pump.
- Color tone
- Color option Gold gives a warm gold tone, not the expected silver.
- Finish effect
- Finish features a mottled antique-mirror effect with light-catching grooves.
- Styling fit
- Warm gold finish matches gold and silver fixtures but can be too warm for chrome and fade on busy backdrops.
- Decor versatility
- Squat ribbed mercury glass fits mid-century modern and seasonal decor, with a coordinating bath set available.
- Dispensing
- Generous portion per pump with drip-free quick rebound.
- Refill ease
- Pump twists off the glass jar for tool-free refilling.
- Refilling
- Twist-off pump allows refilling and seasonal scent swapping.
- Care
- Double-walled finish stays protected with soft, damp cloth cleaning.
- Pump performance
- Buyers report the pump is strong and rebounds quickly.
- Finish versatility
- Mercury glass finish matches both gold and silver fixtures and works with year-round scent changes.
- Functionality
- Strong pump with instant return and a twist-off cap for easy refilling.
- Design quality
- Double-walled mercury glass; embossed grooves; premium look.
- Style versatility
- Buyers say it matches gold and silver and works for seasonal scents.
- Finish coordination
- Mercurized glass finish works with both gold and silver fixtures.
- Set coordination
- Often bought as duplicates for seasonal swapping or coordinated set.
Product record
- Title
- Mercurized Glass Soap Pump
- Brand
- Simons Maison
- Price
- 18 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
A squat, rounded ribbed glass soap bottle with a shiny metallic pump head and collar; bottle has a mercurized gold-tinted reflective finish and vertical ribbed texture.
- Overall shapeRounded squat bottle with a wide flattened cylindrical profile and a short neck supporting the pump collar.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.42 · w 0.64 · h 0.40 (high) - Glass body textureVertical ribbed texture covering the curved walls; lower band shows a tighter horizontal scalloped/pressed pattern at the base.
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x 0.22 · y 0.52 · w 0.56 · h 0.30 (high) - FinishMercurized reflective finish on the glass producing a warm gold tint and mirror-like reflections.
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x 0.24 · y 0.48 · w 0.52 · h 0.28 (high) - Pump head geometryCylindrical metal pump head with a short vertical actuator and a slender horizontal spout extending left of center; top of actuator is flat and circular.
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x 0.36 · y 0.16 · w 0.28 · h 0.24 (high) - Pump finishShiny polished metallic finish on the pump collar and spout matching the warm gold tone of the glass reflections.
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x 0.36 · y 0.16 · w 0.28 · h 0.19 (high) - Neck detailShort thick neck with a small rounded glass lip where the metal collar sits directly on the glass.
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x 0.36 · y 0.30 · w 0.26 · h 0.10 (high) - Interior appearanceGlass body appears partially translucent with mottled internal reflections and slightly darker pooled tone toward the lower midsection.
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x 0.24 · y 0.54 · w 0.52 · h 0.20 (medium)
Other
Product shot on a wooden surface against a light square-tiled wall with a folded white textured towel visible at the lower right; soft studio lighting creates mild shadows and reflections.
- Background tilesSquare off-white tiles arranged in a grid covering the entire background behind the product.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 0.56 (high) - SurfaceDark brown wooden surface with visible wood grain where the pump sits.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.56 · w 1.00 · h 0.44 (high) - Towel propFolded off-white textured towel placed at the lower right foreground, partially cropped by the image edge.
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x 0.70 · y 0.72 · w 0.30 · h 0.26 (high) - Lighting and shadowsSoft directional lighting from upper left producing gentle highlight bands on the pump and subtle shadow to the right and below the bottle.
Colors
polished warm gold· metal pump and collargolden amber mercury· glass body#8B5C44- Overall shapeRounded squat bottle with a wide flattened cylindrical profile and a short neck supporting the pump collar.
- 02
Product
Close-up view of the soap pump showing the ribbed, mercurized glass body and the metallic pump neck/collar with reflective finish.
- Body shape and geometryRounded, squat bulbous glass body with vertical ribbed texture running from neck to base; visible base edge is slightly thickened and flat where it meets the surface.
1 region
x 0.03 · y 0.18 · w 0.94 · h 0.79 (high) - Surface finish of glassMercurized, reflective interior mottling visible through transparent glass creating a speckled silver-gold effect across the ribs.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.14 · w 0.88 · h 0.58 (high) - Ribbing detailEvenly spaced vertical ribs with rounded ridges; ribs produce narrow highlights and thin shadow lines following curvature of the body.
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x 0.12 · y 0.22 · w 0.78 · h 0.64 (high) - Neck and collarShort cylindrical glass neck topped by a polished metallic collar with a smooth reflective surface; collar sits flush on the glass neck.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.00 · w 0.40 · h 0.20 (high) - Fine surface cracking patternIrregular small crackle or mottled pattern visible within the mercurized layer, most noticeable near the neck and upper shoulder.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.06 · w 0.60 · h 0.18 (medium)
Other
Product photographed on a warm wooden surface with directional warm lighting and shallow framing that crops the pump top and base edge.
- Background and surfaceDark warm-toned wood surface with visible grain beneath the product occupying lower and right parts of the frame.
1 region
x 0.48 · y 0.56 · w 0.50 · h 0.38 (high) - Lighting and reflectionsWarm directional lighting from upper left producing bright highlights on ribs and strong reflections on the metallic collar; soft shadow cast to lower right.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (medium) - Framing and cropTight close-up crop showing mainly the upper body and neck of the pump; pump head and spout are cropped out of frame at top.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 0.32 (high)
Colors
warm silver-gold· glass body#93755Bpolished gold· metallic collar#C3A373- Body shape and geometryRounded, squat bulbous glass body with vertical ribbed texture running from neck to base; visible base edge is slightly thickened and flat where it meets the surface.
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Customer Reviews
7 total7 reviews · out of 5
Élégant
J’aime beaucoup la nouvelle pompe qui fait très bien pour le temps des fêtes dans la salle de bain!
Beau flacon, je ne l’ai
Beau flacon, je ne l’ai pas gardé, trop fade pour la déco de ma salle de bIn
I love this soap pump!
I am so pleased with my purchases this week! This soap pump is a nice addition to my bathroom decor. I adds some 'bling' to my counter and compliments other accessories. Thank you! Susan B.
Eclectic design
This is a gorgeous soap dispenser. The pump is strong and bounces back quickly. Good amount of soap with 1 pump. Matches my updated decor of modern mid century. Beautiful mercury glass that matches with both gold & silver.
Bel objet mais un peu
Bel objet mais un peu plus doré que je pensais
Lovely!
I couldn't be happier with this lovely soap pump -- so I'm glad I bought two! One for Christmas-smelling soap and one for a summery smell. The mercury glass adds a tastefully pretty look to my bathroom.
Looks wonderful on my counter
Looks wonderful on my counter