gilding

The decoration of surfaces with gold leaf. (c.f. gilded, gilt)

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Item No. 1057

Very fine, French, Regence period mirror a parcloses

In solid, carved giltwood having original mercury glass and original gilding; the pediment ajouré (pierced). Circa 1720.

52½" tall by 29" wide