Difference between revisions of "Silver gilding"
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| − | + | A silver object (either pure or sterling) that has been gilded with gold. Most large objects made in goldsmithing that appear to be gold are actually silver-gilt. Since ancient times, a variety of silver gilding techniques have been used. A distinctive depletion gilding technique was developed by the Incas in Pre-Columbian South America. "Overlaying" or folding or hammering on gold foil or gold leaf is mentioned in Homer's Odyssey (Bk vi, 232). The most prolific technique used fire-gilding with mercury. Currently electroplating is the most commonly used method. | |
== Synonyms and Related Terms == | == Synonyms and Related Terms == | ||
| − | silver gilt; | + | silver gilt; silver gilded; gilt-silver; vermeil (Fr.) |
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| − | + | * Wikipedia: [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silver-gilt Silver-gilt] | |
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Latest revision as of 10:56, 31 May 2022
Description
A silver object (either pure or sterling) that has been gilded with gold. Most large objects made in goldsmithing that appear to be gold are actually silver-gilt. Since ancient times, a variety of silver gilding techniques have been used. A distinctive depletion gilding technique was developed by the Incas in Pre-Columbian South America. "Overlaying" or folding or hammering on gold foil or gold leaf is mentioned in Homer's Odyssey (Bk vi, 232). The most prolific technique used fire-gilding with mercury. Currently electroplating is the most commonly used method.
Synonyms and Related Terms
silver gilt; silver gilded; gilt-silver; vermeil (Fr.)
Resources and Citations
- Wikipedia: Silver-gilt