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Quite simply, brass that has a gold wash over it. Vermiel = gold over silver.....Ormolu = gold over bronze....dore = gold over brass. Commonly this was used on drawer pulls, brass feet, and many other metal accents on furniture, mostly so that the brass would not have to be polished...the gold always stayed bright and shiney. This is also a common technique on costume jewelry...thus the brass will not turn green when it touches your skin....until the gold is worn off, or polished off. A very common mistake...gilt surfaces should not be polished....mild soap and water does all the cleaning required...anything more harsh or abrasive only removes the gilt finish.
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Is 18 carat gold the same as 18 kilate?
No, it's gilt brass. Kilate is alsos called Tombac.
What is the homophone for gilt?
A homophone of gilt is guilt.
When was The Gilt created?
The Gilt was created in 1970.
What is Gilt Groupe's population?
The population of Gilt Groupe is 700.
When was Gilt Groupe created?
Gilt Groupe was created in 2007.
What is the ISBN of The Gilt Kid?
The ISBN of The Gilt Kid is 0955185122.
When was The Gilt Kid created?
The Gilt Kid was created in 1936.
How many pages does The Gilt Kid have?
The Gilt Kid has 240 pages.
What is a gilt mirror?
Gilt mirrors are mirrors that have been plated in a gold coloring. Many gilt mirrors are designed after European and Italian art.
When was Gilt-edged Tanager created?
Gilt-edged Tanager was created in 1819.
When was Gilt-head bream created?
Gilt-head bream was created in 1758.
What is opposite of boar?
Boar is the male, Sow is the female.
