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 1,815 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

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The Indiscreet Harlequin

Maker(s)

Factory: Bow Porcelain Manufactory
Modeller: Kändler, Johann Joachim (After)

Female Fruit Vendor

Maker(s)

Factory: Bow Porcelain Manufactory

An image of Figure

Shepherd with a Sheep, a Lamb and a Dog

Maker(s)

Factory: Bow Porcelain Manufactory

Girl holding a Bird's Nest, representing Spring

Maker(s)

Factory: Bow Porcelain Manufactory

An image of Figure

Dancing Boy, one of the 'New Dancers'

Maker(s)

Factory: Bow Porcelain Manufactory

Woman holding a Basket of Fruit

Maker(s)

Factory: Bow Porcelain Manufactory

An image of Figure

Venus

Maker(s)

Factory: Bow Porcelain Manufactory

The Muse Urania or Astronomy

Maker(s)

Factory: Bow Porcelain Manufactory
Modeller: The Muses Modeller

An image of Figure

Mars

Maker(s)

Factory: Bow Porcelain Manufactory

An image of Figure

Cupid with a Bocage Candlestick

Maker(s)

Factory: Bow Porcelain Manufactory

Candlestick

Maker(s)

Factory: Bow Porcelain Manufactory

Youth drinking, representing Autumn

Maker(s)

Factory: Bow Porcelain Manufactory

Fountain Group

Maker(s)

Factory: Bow Porcelain Manufactory

The Fortune Teller

Maker(s)

Factory: Bow Porcelain Manufactory
Modeller: 'The Muses Modeller'
Printer: Aveline, Pierre Alexandre (After)
Painter: Boucher, François (After)

An image of Figure

James Quinn (1693-1766) as Falstaff

Maker(s)

Factory: Derby Porcelain Factory
William Duesbury & Co.
Engraver: McArdell, James (Derived from)
Painter: Hayman, Francis (After)

Musician with Fife and Tabor

Maker(s)

Factory: Derby Porcelain Factory
Proprietor: William Duesbury & Co.

Standing Boy representing Autumn from the 'Chelsea Seasons'

Maker(s)

Derby Porcelain Factory

John Milton (1608-74)

Maker(s)

Factory: Derby Porcelain Factory
Proprietor: Robert Bloor & Co.
Sculptor: Scheemakers, Peter (Possibly after)
Sculptor: Cheere, John (Probably after)

An image of Figure

Seated Male Grape Seller

Maker(s)

Factory: Derby Porcelain Factory
William Duesbury & Co.

An image of Figure group

Time Clipping the Wings of Love

Maker(s)

Factory: Derby Porcelain Factory
Factory: William Duesbury & Co.
Painter: Dyck, Anthony van (Derived from)
Printmaker: McArdell, James (After)

An image of Figure

Boy representing Winter from a set of Infant Seasons

Maker(s)

Factory: Derby Porcelain Factory

An image of Figure

Apollo standing amidst Trophies of the Arts

Maker(s)

Factory: Derby Porcelain Factory
William Duesbury & Co.

An image of Figure

Boy representing Africa from the Four Quarters of the Globe

Maker(s)

Factory: Derby Porcelain Factory
Proprietor: Robert Bloor

Winter, from a Set of Rustic Seasons

Maker(s)

Factory: Chelsea Porcelain Manufactory
Modeller: Willems, Joseph

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