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

An image of Figure group

Sportsman and Lady with a Bird's Nest

Maker(s)

Factory: Chelsea Porcelain Manufactory

An image of Candlestick

Candlestick with Leda and the Swan accompanied by Cupid

Maker(s)

Factory: Chelsea Porcelain Manufactory

Seated Woman representing Spring from a Set of Seasons

Maker(s)

Factory: Chelsea Porcelain Manufactory

Woman holding a Hamper

Maker(s)

Factory: Chelsea Porcelain Manufactory

An image of Figure group

Harlequin, Columbine and Child under a Tree, also known as Harlequin's Family

Maker(s)

Factory: Derby Porcelain Factory
Proprietor: William Duesbury & Co.
Modeller: Kändler, Johann Joachim (After)

An image of Sugar bowl

Sugar bowl

Maker(s)

Factory: Niderviller Porcelain Manufactory
Proprietor: Custine, Adam-Phlippe, comte de

An image of Brooch

Brooch

Maker(s)

Maker: Instone, Bernard

An image of Figure

Taylor riding on a Goat

Maker(s)

Factory: Derby Porcelain Factory
Modeller: Kändler, Johann Joachim (After)
Modeller: Eberlein, Johann Friedrich (After)

Boite à sucre or sucrier ovale uni et plateau

Maker(s)

Factory: Vincennes Porcelain Manufactory

An image of Two-handled cup

Gobelet à lait à deux anses couverts et soucoupe

Maker(s)

Factory: Vincennes Porcelain Manufactory
Factory: Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory

Gobelet litron et soucoupe

Maker(s)

Factory: Vincennes Porcelain Manufactory (Uncertain)
Factory: Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory (Uncertain)

An image of Cup and saucer

Gobelet litron et soucoupe

Maker(s)

Factory: Vincennes Porcelain Manufactory
Painter: Chappuis, Antoine-Joseph
Painter: Houry, Pierre
Gilder: Vandé, Jean-Baptiste-Emmanuel

Cupid seated with a Dog

Maker(s)

Factory: Derby Porcelain Factory
William Duesbury & Co.

Europa and the Bull

Maker(s)

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

An image of Pot-pourri vase

Pot-pourri Pompadour

Maker(s)

Factory: Vincennes Porcelain Manufactory
Designer: Duplessis, Jean-Claude Chambellan, père

Lady playing a Lute

Maker(s)

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

An image of Dish

Compotier rond

Maker(s)

Factory: Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory
Painter: Evans, Etienne
Edwards, George (After)

An image of Cup

Gobelet litron et soucoupe

Maker(s)

Factory: Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory
Painter: Noël, Guillaume

Cup

Maker(s)

An image of Fruit dish

Compotier rond

Maker(s)

Factory: Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory
Painter: Evans, Etienne
Edwards, George (After)

An image of Vase

Vase à oreilles

Maker(s)

Factory: Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory
Painter: Morin, Jean-Louis

An image of Vase

Vase 'hollandois'

Maker(s)

Factory: Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory
Painter: Micaud, Jacques-François
Painter: Xhrowet, Philippe (Perhaps)
Painter: Teniers, David II (After)
Engraver: Le Bas, Jacques Philippe (After)

An image of Sugar bowl and cover

Pot à sucre Hébert from a dejeuner

Maker(s)

Factory: Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory

An image of Cup

Gobelet Hébert et soucoupe from a dejeuner

Maker(s)

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

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