Ormolu

Ormolu, also known as pounded gold, refers to the gilding technique of applying high-karat gold to a bronze object. Ormolu gold is often a colored alloy of copper, zinc and sometimes tin. This technique originated in France where artisans started to apply a gilding coat of gold to make pieces more affordable to the masses. The ormolu method can be used for any type of decorative metal object, giving it a long-lasting glistening finish. It's usually reminiscent of the Baroque and the Renaissance periods, with lavish decorations and gold leaves on furniture, mirror frames, vases, bowls, sculptures, and more. Today, craftsmen and artists continue to employ ormolu gilding, creating new designs and finishes. The value of ormolu-coated collectibles depends on their condition, rarity and origin. Usually, collectors are mostly interested in pieces from the Baroque era, Italia