Gilding

Scope note

Surface application of metal in the form of leaf, powder applied directly to the surface, powder mixed with a binder, or other forms to approximate the effect of solid or inlaid metal.

This term has 1,814 records attributed within our system.

Term type

AAT
Technique
Material

Getty AAT term number

300053789

Broader Terms used

Narrower Terms used

acid-etched gilding
bronze gilding
copper gilding
mat gilding
mercury gilding
mordant gilding
water gilding

Equivalent Terms used

Created

14yrs ago

Connected records

Watch

Maker(s)

Watchmaker: Hallifax, John
Case maker: Harvey, John (II) and Ann

Watch

Maker(s)

Maker: Payne, James
Case maker: Palmer, John (case maker) (Possibly)
Case maker: Watkins, John (case maker)

An image of Coach watch

Coach watch

Maker(s)

Maker of movement: Margetts, George
Maker of bells: Traecher, Andrew

A Grotto with Four Children representing the Four Seasons

Maker(s)

Factory: Frankenthal Porcelain Factory
Director: Hannong, Paul Anton
Modeller: Lanz, Johann Wilhelm

Cupid playing an Oboe or End-flute

Maker(s)

Factory: Derby Porcelain Factory

Vase

Maker(s)

Production: Meissen Porcelain Factory

An image of Tray

Plateau-corbeille losange àjouré

Maker(s)

Factory: Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory
Répareur: Censier, Charles (Possibly)

An image of Jug

Broc ordinaire from a dejeuner

Maker(s)

Factory: Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory
Painter: Vielliard, André-Vincent

An image of Cup

Gobelet litron

Maker(s)

Factory: Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory
Painter: Asselin, Charles Eloi (Probably)

An image of Milk jug

Pot à lait à trois pieds

Maker(s)

Factory: Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory

An image of Cup

Gobelet litron et soucoupe

Maker(s)

Factory: Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory
Painter: Noualher, Antoinette-Marie

An image of Covered cup

Gobelet à lait et soucoupe

Maker(s)

Factory: Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory

An image of Vase

Cuvette ou pot à fleurs

Maker(s)

Factory: Vincennes Porcelain Manufactory

An image of Cup

Cup with socketed saucer

Maker(s)

Factory: Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory
Painter: Buteux, Charles

An image of Milk jug

Pot à lait à pieds

Maker(s)

Factory: Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory

An image of Cup and saucer

Gobelet Hébert et Soucoupe

Maker(s)

Factory: Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory
Painter: Le Guay, Etienne-Henry

An image of Tray for ice cups

Soucoupe à pied pour tasses à glace

Maker(s)

Factory: Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory

An image of Vessel

Vessel

Maker(s)

Silversmith: Unknown (Possibly)

An image of Plate

Plate

Maker(s)

Factory: Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory
Painter: Chappuis, Antoine-Joseph

An image of Dish

Compotier carré

Maker(s)

Factory: Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory
Micaud, Jacques-François (Probably)
Painter: Xhrowet, Philippe (Possibly)

An image of Tray

Tray for a Dejeuner

Maker(s)

Factory: Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory
Painter: Vielliard, André-Vincent
Teniers, David II (In the style of)

An image of Plate

Plate

Maker(s)

Production: Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory

An image of Tray

Plateau carré

Maker(s)

Factory: Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory
Painter: Evans, Etienne (Probably)

An image of Cup and saucer

Gobelet Bouillard et Soucoupe

Maker(s)

Factory: Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory
Painter: Fontaine, Jacques (Uncertain)

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