Simons Maison
Mercurized Glass Soap Pump
Mercurized Glass Soap Pump is a bathroom accessory designed to dispense liquid soap. It features a mercurized glass body with vertical ribbed grooves and a silver pump with a shimmering finish. The pump measures 3.5 inches (9 cm) in diameter and 5.75 inches (14.5 cm) in height. Designed in Canada.
- Color
- Mercurized
- Material
- Mercurized glass, silver pump
- Style
- vintage, traditional
- Category
- Home & Garden > Bathroom Accessories > Soap & Lotion Dispensers
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
- Age Group
- adult
- 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
- The mercurized glass finish creates an antique-mirror effect with light-catching embossed grooves.
- Styling fit
- Buyers note the finish can read slightly gold-tinted and say it matches both gold and silver fixtures, though one found it too subdued for their bathroom decor.
- Decor versatility
- Squat ribbed mercury glass fits mid-century modern and seasonal decor, with a coordinating bath set available.
- Refill ease
- Pump twists off the glass jar for tool-free refilling.
- Refilling
- Twist-off pump allows refilling and seasonal scent swapping.
- Care
- Clean the mercurized glass with a soft, damp cloth and avoid abrasive cleaners to preserve the finish.
- Design quality
- Double-walled mercury glass; embossed grooves; premium look.
- Finish coordination
- Mercurized glass finish works with both gold and silver fixtures.
- Set coordination
- The pump is part of a coordinating line, and at least one buyer bought two to use with different seasonal scents.
- Finish options
- Simons Maison offers this mercurized glass pump in multiple finish options, including a matte gold variant, and the line includes multi-pump sets.
- Design origin
- Simons Maison designed this pump in Canada as a house exclusive.
- Comparative value
- At $18 CAD, this mercurized glass soap pump costs less than half the price of a comparable mercury glass soap/lotion pump from EnjoyTool, while sharing the same reflective antique finish.
Product record
- Title
- Mercurized Glass Soap Pump
- Brand
- Simons Maison
- Price
- 18 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 6 sourcesUses
Everyday handwashing at the sink
This mercurized glass soap pump sits by the bathroom or kitchen sink for daily soap dispensing. Per one customer review, the pump rebounds instantly and delivers a generous, just-right portion without clogging or dribbling, keeping the counter mess-free. It can also double as a dispenser for lotion or dish soap.[1]
Tying together mixed-metal bathroom decor
The mercury glass finish blends with both gold and silver fixtures, making it an option for mid-century or eclectic bathrooms where metals don't match. Reviewers note the tint leans warmer than expected, so it may clash in cool-toned, chrome-focused spaces, and its low-contrast look is subtle rather than a bold statement.[1]
Product comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Mercurized Glass Soap Pump: Choose this if you want a warm, vintage-style accent for a mid-century, holiday, or mixed-metal bathroom: the squat, ribbed mercurized glass bottle (3.5 inches in diameter by 5.75 inches tall) has fine embossed grooves and a shimmering silver-finish pump that, according to customer reviews, complements both gold and silver fixtures and dispenses a generous, no-mess portion. Note that the gold-variant finish reads distinctly warm, and some reviewers found it warmer or more subdued than expected — it may disappoint if you're seeking bright silver or bold contrast in a chrome-focused space.[1,2] | Large Tinted Glass Soap Pump: Choose this if you want a large-capacity dispenser — the 750 ml (27 oz.) bottle holds weeks' worth of soap or lotion to cut refills — and its heavy glass base helps it stay put on the counter. Reviewers say the amber glass and sleek, rounded silhouette give a high-end, retro-chic look that elevates kitchen and bathroom counters, especially alongside warm-toned decor. Note that some units' pumps can arrive stiff or jam after filling, soap can pool under the pump head or weep from the seal, and the tall, generous size can overwhelm compact sinks or counters, so test the pump and measure your clearance.[3,4] | Amber Glass Cube Soap Pump: Choose this for a vintage apothecary or grand-hotel style vanity: the rich amber glass cube has embossed lettering, a matte black pump, and a hefty glass body that reviewers say prevents tipping, with a pump most report as smooth and leak-free. Note the internal straw is short, so expect more frequent refills or tilting the bottle to use the last of the soap. At 3.25 inches on each side it is larger than typical for a dispenser, and per reviewer feedback the exterior amber coating can transfer onto white quartz or similar light porous stone, so measure your space and use a tray if needed.[5,6] |
Image Analysis
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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.
Élégant
J’aime beaucoup la nouvelle pompe qui fait très bien pour le temps des fêtes dans la salle de bain!
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.
Beau flacon, je ne l’ai
Beau flacon, je ne l’ai pas gardé, trop fade pour la déco de ma salle de bIn
Bel objet mais un peu
Bel objet mais un peu plus doré que je pensais
Looks wonderful on my counter
Looks wonderful on my counter
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.