Mercury silver to me is slightly transparent. These are they are silver. What really fries me is that apparently i have to pay for returning them! Shame on me.

Very pleased with my purchase.

Usb fast charger is a great addition to this lamp. It is easy to plug into any outlet.

The rotating arm is very stiff and difficult to use as well. Impossible to assemble with jiggle, wiggle, and a whole lot of frustration. No bulb include. Returned for a refund.

After 11 months use it started flashing like a strobe light. Even the brightest setting is very dim. The plastic piece that holds the shade up does not thread properly.