The Finest Mirrors In The World
Top rank, untouched or untarnished original antique mirrors from the 18th and 19th centuries are becoming increasingly rare. To meet the ever increasing demand for these superior, classical decorative pieces Tony Williams Antique Mirrors (based in Leek, Staffordshire ) began to change reproduction mirrors.
Many antique mirrors reproductions are made using resin, plaster, paint and a coating of what is called ‘Dutch Gold’ (a shape of cheap imitation gold leaf). Tony Williams antique mirrors use original mirror designs and only to highest excellence material for their reproductions. Tony Williams makes his mirror frames from fine, seasoned timber or even antique wood and all gilding is carried out using heartfelt gold leaf.
This process of manufacture allows customers to choose the specific size and mirror aim that they want. They are able to specify the detailed decoration, scrolls, cartouches etc. ultimately resulting in a beautiful, top standing reproduction mirror that fits in perfectly with their home decor. These fantastic, top quality reproductions will go on to become the antique of the future.
What is Gilt?
The settle ‘gilt’ is used throughout the world of antiques to describe the finish applied to a variety of items. For norm: ‘gilt mirrors’, ‘gilt bronze wine coolers’ or ‘antique gilt calm table’.
Generally the term is used to refer to the thin layer of gold or other material that is applied during the process of gilding. Gilding for the most part involves coating an object with a gold coloured metal leaf or real gold. The term ‘gilding’ is sometimes tempered to to simply mean ‘improving the appearance of an object.’
The practice of gilding woods and metals was commonplace with the ancient Egyptians who would use gold plated wood to produce prestigious statues and gold leaf to embellish palaces. Today the practice of gilding is still employed in frame making, Antique Mirror reproduction and decoration.
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