Gilt varnish

Description

A clear varnish used to protect gilt metal. One formulation of gilt varnish is composed of a mixture of Sandarac, Aloes, Gutta-percha, and Litharge.

Synonyms and Related Terms

barniz para dorados (Esp.)

Authority

• Dictionary of Building Preservation, Ward Bucher, ed., John Wiley & Sons, Inc., New York City, 1996