论文信息 - Gilding: an outline of the technological history of the plating of gold on to silver or copper in the Old World

Gilding: an outline of the technological history of the plating of gold on to silver or copper in the Old World

Abstract In the Old World gold was used for ornamental purposes as a symbol of wealth. The physical properties of the metal enable it to be easily hammered into thin sheets and this led to the application of gold to the surface of base metal objects in order to improve their appearance and enhance their apparent value. Gilding technology developed from the simple wrapping of gold foil around an object to the sticking of gold leaf to the surface in a number of different ways. Eventually fire-gilding was developed, and was used for 1500 years until supplanted by electro-plating.

W. A Oddy | W. Oddy

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