Ormolu (/ ˈɔːrməˌluː /; from French or moulu 'ground/pounded gold') is the gilding technique of applying finely ground, high-carat gold – mercury amalgam to an object of bronze, and objects …

2023年8月11日 · Most commonly, ormolu refers to a bronze object that has been covered with gold, typically 18 karat or 24 karat. For that reason, ormolu is sometimes called gilt bronze or, …

2020年4月15日 · From the time it first emerged in France, ormolu became the foundation of decorative arts across Europe throughout the 18th and 19th centuries. Ormolu is known as gilt …

2023年10月6日 · Opulence, artistry, and timeless elegance – these are the hallmarks of ormolu, an art form that has adorned the finest interiors for centuries. From the delicate chimes of an …

ormolu, (from French dorure d’or moulu: “gilding with gold paste”), gold-coloured alloy of copper, zinc, and sometimes tin, in various proportions but usually containing at least 50 percent copper.

2023年10月11日 · The meaning of ORMOLU is golden or gilded brass or bronze used for decorative purposes (as in mounts for furniture).

2023年8月1日 · Ormolu is a delicate coating of gold and mercury, so smooth as to achieve a flawless finish on metal sculptures and decorative objects. As an effective way of achieving a …

2018年5月3日 · Most commonly, ormolu is used to refer to a bronze object which has been covered around its entire surface with gold, typically 18 or 24 karat. This is why it’s also called …

Ormolu, also known as ground gold, is a gold-like coating applied to an object. Historically, this referred to a dangerous process known as mercury gilding that was used to coat bronze or …

Ormolu is an 18th-century English term for applying finely ground, high-karat gold in a mercury amalgam to an object of bronze. The mercury is driven off in a kiln. The French refer to this …