| 单词 | gilding |
| 例句 | Martha sprayed a dried bouquet with metallic paint, literally gilding the lily. Woe Is I 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z What more could he ask for, but this — the late-day sun gilding the top of his new store gold as the knob of a flagpole. Typical American 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z “The heat doesn’t seem to have damaged the gilding on your tongue.” The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z The sun was already sinking behind the Forbidden Forest, gilding the top branches of the trees. Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban 1999-07-08T00:00:00Z The sun crossed the cold blue sky and then moved down to the southwest, gilding the clouds and tinting the vapor around the mountain every shade of cream and scarlet, of apricot and orange. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z And he began writing again...and crossing out words...and writing more, while outside the sun sank lower and lower until its rays were gilding the hilltops. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z Dad and I stayed and watched the sun set, gilding the turquoise minarets of the Jameh Mosque for a few breathtaking moments before plunging Yazd into twilight. Darius the Great Is Not Okay 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z Between them clouds of white play deceptively intricate games with streaks of unpainted gilding. Asia Week’s Rare and Unusual Objects for Art Lovers and Collectors 2018-03-14T04:00:00Z Since gilding is essential to Buddhist art, business is golden. Japan’s bullet train has made this well-preserved city more accessible than ever 2016-02-02T05:00:00Z In fact, it would only degrade the quality and appearance of the gilding over time. Artist brings authenticity to Deadwood sign 2014-07-07T04:00:00Z With those keystones, there is always a risk of going overboard on the gilding — but that did not happen to Mr. Gn. Special Report: Refining the Rococo 2010-03-08T18:30:00Z Behind its facade’s turrets and caryatids, the rooms are still filled with the original marble paneling and gilding. Antiques: 264 Carvings Tell History of Edmund de Waal?s Family 2010-08-12T21:10:00Z The Flagler Museum in Palm Beach, Fla., is lining its domed music room with newly restored seating that had long been shedding bits of gilding and threads from its tapestry upholstery. Flagler Museum’s Gilded Seating, Restored, Evokes a Sumptuous (and Torrid) Gilded Age 2015-11-12T05:00:00Z It’s a big, boxy barn of a building, decorated in travertine, gilding and mosaics. New Marciano foundation proves the potential and the pitfalls of a vanity art museum 2017-05-24T04:00:00Z A tuxedo jumpsuit ushered in intensely decorated black outfits, which included leather tops punctuated with gilding and maybe shown with draped, drop-crotch pants. Special Report: Gucci's Fresh Polish 2010-09-22T17:54:00Z Coupled with the operatic aria of “La Donna e Mobile” on the soundtrack, it suggested that the duo had moved back into their preferred world of baroque gilding and black lace. Fashion Review: Raf Simons at Jil Sander and Tomas Maier Redefine Sensual 2012-02-26T18:29:25Z Junya Watanabe makes such wearable clothes, and it was frustrating to find that his new venue — a Parisian mansion filled with ornate cornices and fancy gilding — had not changed his attitude. Fashion Review: Punk Hangs In There 2014-01-19T13:11:08Z Fortunately, Stefan Klein paints a fresh portrait rather than further gilding an already blinding lily. 'Leonardo's Legacy': Leonardo da Vinci ? artist, inventor, naturalist 2010-06-23T23:37:00Z In antiquity, statues were typically brightly painted or decorated with gilding and precious stones, but over time, colors dissolved or were stripped away. A Eureka Moment, Recreated in Film 2021-10-20T04:00:00Z But in her case, the slim shapes of suits and dresses were loosened up, with just a hint of gilding at the hem. Fashion Review: Marc Jacobs and the Louis Vuitton Merry-Go-Round 2011-10-05T18:17:17Z The novel begins with a bang: “In the large room of a house in a certain quiet city in Flanders, a man was gilding a devil.” Review | ‘Black Magic’ is an oft-overlooked thriller. Don’t overlook it. 2019-06-04T04:00:00Z They replicated missing feet on the chairs, and they dabbed glues, consolidants and flecks of 22-karat gold on the deteriorated gilding. Flagler Museum’s Gilded Seating, Restored, Evokes a Sumptuous (and Torrid) Gilded Age 2015-11-12T05:00:00Z A classic movie palace built in Times Square, the Mark Hellinger Theatre features a domed ceiling, extensive plasterwork, and gilding throughout the auditorium, culminating in an opulent central chandelier. Inside 13 of New York City’s Stunning Landmarks 2015-04-10T04:00:00Z The first half of the show seemed to have nothing but gorgeous gilding decorating stagy costumes, from velvet rompers to glamorous capes. Fashion Review: Raf Simons at Jil Sander and Tomas Maier Redefine Sensual 2012-02-26T18:29:25Z When some of the gilding gets stripped away from our New Gilded Age, defined by the concentration of income and wealth that fueled the incredible rise of the “1 percent,” what is left behind? 'The Gildless Age': A different tale of the '1 percent' at the Torrance Art Museum 2016-09-23T04:00:00Z But this is, to put it in appropriate terms, gilding the lily. Review: A noisy 'Cat on a Hot Tin Roof' distracts 2013-01-18T01:32:11Z An enormous outlay flaunted the patron's power while gilding the sovereignty of the Catholic Church, whose authority was being celebrated. Wonders unfurl at Getty, Met tapestry shows on Rubens, Coecke 2014-11-01T04:00:00Z Making the lawyer Jewish was gilding the lily a bit, no? Dear "24": I loved you, but I'm glad it's over 2010-05-25T12:46:00Z As with all Gouthière’s figures, she benefits from his adaptation of the matte gilding process to bronze — enabling many new subtleties, including the illusion of soft skin. Gouthière at the Frick: Gilding the Lily (and Everything Else) 2016-12-22T05:00:00Z Glittering enchantment was created by precious metals, gilding on furniture and china, iridescent threads on clothes and jewels on the body. The lap of luxury 2011-07-29T22:55:02Z Still, in spite of the gilding, this ingenious take on colonialism and cultural appropriation is wildly inventive and widely representative. Fascinating Alternate Histories in Four New Novels 2019-03-08T05:00:00Z Electroplating — using an electric current to adhere the gold to the object — appeared in the 19th century, largely replacing fire gilding, whose mercury fumes are highly toxic. Our Midas Moment, From Galleries to Artisans 2016-12-22T05:00:00Z Though a harp is hardly an impulse purchase — prices for Salvi pedal harps range from $11,500 to more than $100,000 — he created several models with far less gilding and ornamentation than was traditional. Victor Salvi, Who Played Harps and Made Them Too, Dies at 95 2015-05-22T04:00:00Z Cumberland’s armor leads to an essay about the fire gilding of steel and illustrations of the technique on other pieces in the Met’s collection. Web Site Review: The Metropolitan Museum?s New Web Site 2011-10-06T22:45:35Z Some gardeners plant flowering annuals or perennials beneath the tree, but that may be gilding the lily. Why every garden should have a potted tree (and how to grow them) 2018-11-05T05:00:00Z So we have multiple levels of what is essentially a cover up, a gilding or glamorizing of ordinary or ugly things through art. Review | Three large masterpieces, reunited for the first time 2017-04-14T04:00:00Z They are frank and open with Ms. Greenfield’s crew and generous with their time, allowing a remarkable degree of scrutiny even as the gilding begins to peel away. Review: ‘The Queen of Versailles’ by Lauren Greenfield 2012-07-19T16:06:31Z “In a moment where the facts are as absolutely clear, gilding the lily was not necessary,” said a Democrat on the committee who spoke on the condition of anonymity to speak candidly. Adam Schiff once wanted to be a screenwriter. Can he give the Trump presidency a Hollywood ending? 2019-10-31T04:00:00Z The text’s early pages are replete with gilding, floral motifs and other Gothic Christian staples, while later pages exhibit the tightly woven geometric patterns that are one of the hallmarks of Islamic aesthetics. An Illuminated Hebrew Bible Has a New Home 2017-12-22T05:00:00Z In all cases, the gilding of silver or bronze is done with gold, which creates a thin-skinned but luxurious radiance. With a Centerpiece Like This, Who Needed Cake? 2018-12-27T05:00:00Z Elaborate, Chinese-influenced decoration is everywhere: gilding, metal work and, especially, intricate wood carving. Overnighter : North of Tokyo, Exploring the Sacred and Scenic 2014-02-06T19:30:54Z Exploring the Art of Louisiana Furniture Louisiana cabinetmakers under Napoleonic rule earned job titles as elite as ébéniste and doreur, building and gilding furniture for plantation owners. Antiques: Exploring the Art of Louisiana Furniture 2010-12-10T00:01:00Z He populates his lyric sheet with people who don’t normally appear in country songs, gilding their unfamiliar dramas in deeply familiar melodies. Brad Paisley’s country continues to expand its borders And one thing to note: The Greeks themselves used color freely; all those white temples were actually heavily decorated with color and gilding. This pattern keeps popping up in design, and it’s even older than it sounds 2018-03-27T04:00:00Z They created a costume scenario that was both whimsical and charming because the story line fitted right in with the duo’s romantic vision, from furry bonnets to flat shoes laced with gilding. Fashion Review: Dolce & Gabbana Create a Fashion Fairytale 2014-02-23T18:36:19Z It was also executed at couture level, with a shower of silken fringe falling from the sleeves or loose thread embroideries softening the hard metallic gilding. Special Report: Fashion: Nicolas Ghesquiere at Balenciaga Mixes Heritage and Style 2011-09-29T17:18:23Z The exhibit's title, she adds, alludes to "a type of gilding which utilized a solution of gold, mercury and great heat to adhere a layer of gold to bronze decorative objects." Seattle artists Linda Davidson and April Surgent: mosaic mavericks 2010-12-09T20:44:00Z Trump has a taste for gilding everything from domiciles to escalators. Analysis | The newly relevant relationship between Trump and ‘Sunset Blvd.’ 2022-12-30T05:00:00Z Military might Bold military tailoring marching through a frescoed room rich with gilding — the Alexander McQueen collection by Sarah Burton was both powerful and true to its roots. Special Report: Fashion: Illuminating Shades of Gray 2011-01-19T19:14:24Z Automatically, his Scottish parsimony showed as his heavy-lidded eyes caught the lavish gilding over the carved wooden panels. Extract from Scandalous Innocent by Juliet Landon 2010-05-04T10:11:00Z A scene of Diana dancing as a means of self-expression is revealing, but a montage of Diana dancing in different dresses is just gilding that lily. Kristen Stewart stuns in the moody "Spencer," a gorgeous yet superficial biopic of Princess Di 2021-11-05T04:00:00Z The wrapping, however, elaborately decorated with studs and gilding, concealed a badly disarticulated body, kept in shape by being bound on to a wooden plank. Secrets of Manchester's mummies revealed by a trip to the hospital 2012-11-23T19:28:10Z The handmade porcelain is still a traditional fabrication, from the secret formula of kaolin and quartz to the casting, washing, baking, polishing, painting and gilding. Nymphenburg Porcelain Gets a Fresh New Look 2010-04-26T14:01:00Z It might be early on a December morning, with dawn gilding the eastern horizon, or midday in August, with rabbits scattering across a field. ‘There is a thrill to seeing your stomach getting flatter’: why I run 2017-12-30T05:00:00Z Which seemed a bit unfair, given that no one pulled up ER, say, for absurdly gilding life in the emergency room. Career out of control: how Hollywood and Broadway portray professions 2012-12-12T22:42:17Z Billmeier recommends Dux Acrylic Topcoat, which is formulated especially for use with metal leaf and is sold mostly through companies, including W&B, that specialize in gilding supplies. How to repair stained brass leaf Adding to their pleasure is a drift of sun-dried tomato butter for gilding. At City Perch, enjoy the bread and desserts — if you can get a moment’s peace 2014-12-15T05:00:00Z If using, artfully apply dark wax and gilding wax with a fingertip as desired. Upcycling: Beauty in someone else’s trash But two recent shows incubated in the 10-year-old Village Originals series are gilding the theater's efforts. At Village Theatre's new musicals fest, hope springs for Broadway 2010-08-14T05:00:00Z “The Life and Death of Marina Abramovic” feels more like the gilding of an icon rather than the illumination of an artist’s experience. Theater Review: ‘Life and Death of Marina Abramovic’ at Park Ave. Armory 2013-12-15T23:14:05Z But watching a despondent Lucy walking through the rain following an unpleasant discovery is gilding the lily. Jokes aside, Nicole Kidman is commendable in Aaron Sorkin's mostly watchable "Being the Ricardos" 2021-12-22T05:00:00Z Retablos not only required an array of creative contributions, from architectural design to gilding, sculpting and coloring the figures, but they bore a compendium of messages. Review | This 16-century Spanish sculptor changed how his country looked at religious art 2019-12-02T05:00:00Z You may wonder, then, if adding additional flavorings, seasonings, spices and/or syrups to bacon is actually nothing more than gilding the lily or perhaps even ruining a good thing. The secret ingredient your bacon is missing, chef says 2023-01-21T05:00:00Z The restoration is addressing the woodwork, gilding, Torah arks and bimahs, or altars. Reviving the Renaissance Temples of Venice’s Jewish Ghetto 2022-05-04T04:00:00Z There were many signs that abortion-care infrastructure in the United States was broken and shaky, but the gilding held it together. Perspective | This is what the beginning of the end of the Roe era feels like 2022-05-06T04:00:00Z Drizzling it over sliced cauliflower, deep-fried to a delectable crunch, doesn’t constitute gilding the lily at all. Mamnoon’s Mideast cuisine is fresh and fragrant 2013-03-08T13:09:06Z After ditching a legal career, Lewin moved to London in the late 70s, where he was all set to do an adult education class in gilding. Ben Lewin on The Sessions: 'You can reach women without brute force' 2013-01-03T19:00:00Z Let’s add ‘opulent’ to describe his A/W 2011 collection, which featured no less than 15 different kinds of lace, gilding, Swarovski crystals, and models with gold leaf painted onto their hair.” | Jason Wu Wins! 2011-02-13T03:32:44Z Fire gilding, specifically, is now rarely used except in museum-piece restorations. Our Midas Moment, From Galleries to Artisans 2016-12-22T05:00:00Z They have mimicked the gilding of Vatican treasures, looked to the frescoes of the Sistine Chapel and the altarpieces of cathedrals. Review | ‘Heavenly Bodies’ at the Met shows just how much fashion and Catholicism have in common 2018-05-16T04:00:00Z The roundel by Cavalli, an Italian goldsmith, sculptor, print engraver and medalist who worked for the Gonzaga court in Mantua, is embellished with gilding and silver inlay and shows figures from Roman mythology. Met Buys Italian Renaissance Bronze After Two Decades on the Hunt 2022-02-23T05:00:00Z The carvers dabbed gilding on the honey-colored wood, and made some of the components movable. Unlocking the Secrets of Boxwood Miniatures 2016-11-03T04:00:00Z They talk, with him easily gilding the truth, and then he tries to pay for their food. Movie Review: ‘Sister,’ Directed by Ursula Meier 2012-10-04T23:50:51Z Younger historians cast doubt on the idea that the Viennese bourgeoisie had vanished into a decadent fog; the gilding of Bloch-Bauer notwithstanding, most of them remained boringly bourgeois. The Schorske Century 2015-09-28T04:00:00Z The main dining room, done in black and ivory with plenty of gilding on cherry-blossom wallpaper and a mural of horses, is centered on a dramatic chandelier. With La Chine, the Waldorf Astoria Welcomes Haute Cuisine From China 2015-10-27T04:00:00Z Although this style suits Mendelssohn’s romantic concerto there is a danger of gilding the lily and reducing the music to salon entertainment. Orpheus Chamber Orchestra at Carnegie Hall 2015-02-08T05:00:00Z “Phrasikleia Kore” — when they went back and added the gilding and gemstones that now adorn the replica at the Met. That Painted Greek Maiden at the Met: Just Whose Vision Is She? 2022-08-17T04:00:00Z “The Egyptians were famous for gold leaf gilding,” Peterson said while applying 23-karat gold leaf to the visage of a large gold nugget relief-carved into one of Deadwood’s six stone gateway signs. Artist brings authenticity to Deadwood sign 2014-07-07T04:00:00Z Reflecting the period’s growing love of all things Classical, and heavy with gilding, rare marbles and semiprecious stones, this exhibition ranges from secular to religious to spectacular. 21 Art Exhibitions to View in N.Y.C. This Weekend 2019-01-17T05:00:00Z When the paint is thoroughly dry, Billmeier recommended washing over the area with thinned-down brown paint to duplicate the glaze coat that was applied after the gilding on your frame. How to repair stained brass leaf Adair typically works on frames for valuable artwork and on large-scale architectural gilding for clients such as private collectors, museums and interior design firms. How to repair stained brass leaf Mr. McLemore practiced the ancient method of fire gilding, in which mercury and gold are heated to an extreme temperature, causing the gold to transfer onto an object — in his case, mostly antique clocks. Can’t Let Go of ‘S-Town’? Here’s What to Read Next 2017-08-11T04:00:00Z What off-islanders see is the 24-karat gilding along the edges where the money flows, not the fool’s gold in the middle.” ‘Where it Hurts’: Reed Farrel Coleman captures Long Island’s seedy side 2016-01-24T05:00:00Z She uses a finger to apply first a layer of dark wax, then a layer of gilding wax, to the table’s carved sides and legs. Upcycling: Beauty in someone else’s trash The Met is planning conservation work on the gilding and fringed velvety red upholstery and an exhibition about Herter achievements under Vanderbilt patronage. Antiques: Auction Lots, Including Frank Family Letters, to Be Shown 2012-12-27T22:11:36Z It's not just the tutoring and the violin lessons and right resume gilding internship. Grim expectations: An expert explains how toxic achievement took over American childhood 2023-08-26T04:00:00Z That would strongly boost the country’s ability to borrow from international markets, broadening its bonds’ appeal to investors and gilding the economic outlook. Greece faces new ballot in weeks, after election triumph fails to deliver center-right majority 2023-05-22T04:00:00Z The statues are in the baroque style noted above, practically dripping with ornamentation and gilding. Western Civilization: A Concise History 2020-01-01T00:00:00Z The burial protected the gilding, but also caused dirt to build up on the statue, which Baltera said is very delicate and painstaking to remove. Vatican experts uncovering gilded glory of Hercules statue struck by lightning 2023-05-13T04:00:00Z Sponges and cotton swabs will be used to remove dirt and stabilize the remaining layers of gilding on both the chair and its base, which was built in the early 18th century. Where Should a King Sit? A 700-Year-Old Chair Will Do. 2023-05-05T04:00:00Z It’s gilding the lily a bit, but it’s a delicious addition. This burrata-topped burger is big, beautiful and ready in about 30 minutes 2023-02-28T05:00:00Z The painstaking preservation work is intended to clean the chair and stabilise layers of flaking gilding. Extremely fragile coronation chair being restored 2023-02-28T05:00:00Z The centrepiece of the ceremony sees the crown placed on the head of the monarch sitting on the oak chair, which was originally covered in gold leaf gilding and elaborately decorated with coloured glass. Britain's coronation throne gets revamp ahead of King Charles' crowning 2023-03-01T05:00:00Z Windows in the Green Room are filled with golden bells that are really just inverted plastic cups spray-painted with gilding and attached to colorful satin ribbons. Perspective | ‘We the People’ need some holiday cheer, and the White House has it 2022-11-28T05:00:00Z But photos in the new 60th anniversary edition of “The White House: An Historic Guide” reveal that there was a whole lot of swagging, fringing and gilding going on upstairs. A first look at how Melania Trump decorated White House’s private rooms 2022-07-29T04:00:00Z Suwa’s section isn’t as narratively propulsive as Santi’s; the coda, which gives us a flash-forward peek into the future, feels a bit like gilding the lily. Review: This tender, original queer YA novel will likely be banned. That's not why you should read it 2022-07-25T04:00:00Z In its original medieval form, the chair was covered with gold leaf gilding and coloured glass, with patterns of birds, foliage, animals, saints and a king. Extremely fragile coronation chair being restored 2023-02-28T05:00:00Z "The coronation chair is extremely fragile. It has a complex layer structure which means that the gilding layers on it often flake off," Blessley said. Britain's coronation throne gets revamp ahead of King Charles' crowning 2023-03-01T05:00:00Z She also watched a demonstration of traditional enamelling and gilding by hand by master artisans before examining several pieces in closer detail. Queen's delight as teapot factory comes to her 2022-03-24T04:00:00Z Some rice cookers even offer a scorch setting, although it’s not infallible and demands a certain amount of tinkering with the controls to achieve enough gilding. The Thrilling Dare of Scorched Rice 2021-11-11T05:00:00Z She was smiling when she entered the room, the golden streaks in her hair echoing the gilding in the historic space. Perspective | Melania Trump glosses over the president’s worst tendencies; Jill Biden highlights her husband’s best instincts 2020-11-05T05:00:00Z Yet the fish and chip sandwich is a dimwitted gilding of the lily, too much of two individually good things. How to eat: chip butties 2020-08-07T04:00:00Z The latest conservation work will focus on cleaning the surface using sponges and cotton swabs to remove dirt, and stabilising surviving layers of gilding on the medieval chair and the base. Britain's coronation throne gets revamp ahead of King Charles' crowning 2023-03-01T05:00:00Z “It was almost like gilding the lily. They didn’t want to have Jews playing Jews in a starring role.” Fran Drescher says she had to fight to let 'The Nanny' be Jewish 2020-04-28T04:00:00Z Former Vice President Joseph R. Biden returned Wednesday to his longtime habit of gilding his academic credentials. Biden claims to be Ivy League professor: ‘I’ve spent a lot of time on campus’ 2020-03-25T04:00:00Z The statement also notes that the drawings of the creatures, which include centaurs, birds, sea creatures and a warrior fighting a panther, were done in red with evidence of gilding. Mysterious underground chamber discovered under palace of Emperor Nero 2020-01-13T05:00:00Z Life is a pill which none of us can bear to swallow without gilding; yet for the poor we delight in stripping it still barer. The Intoxicating History of Gin 2019-12-02T05:00:00Z "So a lot of my work at the moment is sticking those layers of gilding back down and making sure it's completely sound for the coronation." Britain's coronation throne gets revamp ahead of King Charles' crowning 2023-03-01T05:00:00Z For decades, local media heaped praise on the Game Farm, gilding its reputation as a treasured institution. Behind a zoo built for animal actors, decades of concern and violations at Olympic Game Farm 2019-10-20T04:00:00Z Donald Trump is fond of bragging about his conspicuous wealth and buying power, plastering his name over buildings and gilding the elevators of Trump Tower. Donald Trump reportedly wants to purchase Greenland from Denmark 2019-08-15T04:00:00Z The gilding looked soft enough to eat with a spoon. Can Emmanuel Macron Stem the Populist Tide? 2019-06-24T04:00:00Z It is described as silver, with gilding and gold filigree inlay. Saxon brooch find declared as treasure 2019-03-16T04:00:00Z Yellow “gilding” on the edges of all the pages also creates an appropriately sunny “glow.” How California became a health haven for proto-hippies, 'Sun Seekers' and modernists 2019-03-15T04:00:00Z He is often credited with creating the “country house” style of decorating, in which deliberately faded gilding and textiles in muted hues create the illusion that a room has been maintained for centuries. The Luxury Paint Company Creating a New Kind of Decorating Anxiety 2019-03-11T04:00:00Z This was a fresh perspective: data capture gilding surfers better. Kelly Slater’s Shock Wave 2018-12-10T05:00:00Z But Thanksgiving’s excess is impressive enough; novelty is gilding the lily. Opinion | This one little trick will make Thanksgiving perfect 2018-11-19T05:00:00Z But these cutaways, much like the playful chapter headings and stray political-historical asides, ultimately feel like decorative elements, gilding a frame around the movie’s glorious central trio. Review: Wickedly entertaining 'The Favourite' forms a perfect triangle in Olivia Colman, Rachel Weisz and Emma Stone 2018-11-19T05:00:00Z Whenever that kind of disaster does happen, it’s treated with an astonishing compassion, gilding the show in warmth and humility. The Healing Buzz of “Drunk History” 2018-07-16T04:00:00Z The original’s incredible concoction of frescoes, marble, alabaster and gilding was exquisitely represented in the model, the centerpiece of which, of course, was the magnificent staircase. Stairway to Disappointment 2018-06-13T04:00:00Z He had experimented with inks, and came up with a compound that gave enough of an appearance of gilding to do the trick. The paper that poisoned its printers 2018-05-23T04:00:00Z All that gold and gilding put a viewer of Lou’s “Border Crossing” in mind of the Statue of Liberty in New York Harbor. 'Border Door' provided a poetic welcome to immigrants 30 years ago. An art show brings back its message 2018-05-04T04:00:00Z Think of them as gilding, a flick of golden crumbs that add texture and a subtle punch to tender foods. The outrageously simple joy of bread crumbs, plus a recipe for cauliflower steaks with (surprise!) garlicky bread crumbs 2018-03-09T05:00:00Z Playwright Tennessee Williams said that he found “no refuge but writing” and couldn’t resist gilding even his paintings with words. In New York, the Tormented, Triumphant Life of Tennessee Williams 2018-01-19T05:00:00Z Though we’ve saddled ourselves with a first family prone to gilding everything in sight and lining their pockets, we’re not at immediate risk of a monarchical restoration. Opinion | Enjoying Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s romance doesn’t make you a bad American 2017-11-27T05:00:00Z As many as 40 people had handled the gilding. The paper that poisoned its printers 2018-05-23T04:00:00Z The current commander in chief is a real estate mogul with a professional and personal philosophy rooted in gilding the lily. Americans spend a lot of time scorning luxury. Why we should try celebrating it instead. 2017-11-21T05:00:00Z But, after sending inspectors to examine the site, it concluded that "gilding the lily" was not acceptable within the terms of the competition, and disqualified Tkachey Street. Fake branches mean dismissal from Russian competition - BBC News 2017-08-25T04:00:00Z The sight of skilled artisans lettering, painting and gilding the scrolls spoke to him. Calligrapher practices the write stuff 2017-08-05T04:00:00Z Also, the budget was faulted for being gimmicky in gilding its bottom lines. Trump budget underscores new national priorities — slashing the safety net and taxes — but Congress will write its own 2017-05-23T04:00:00Z Rau, author and comedienne Goldberg purchased 12 place settings from a circa 1860 dinnerware set, with a multi-colored floral pattern and ornate gilding, that once belonged to the King of Hanover. Antiques King Rau Of New Orleans Ready For A Royal Expansion 2017-05-14T04:00:00Z Trump’s first month in office has been full of surprises, and perhaps this was another — from a couple whose Manhattan penthouse is a riot of gilding, we get…understatement? First lady Melania Trump says no politics at the black-tie dinner for governors 2017-02-26T05:00:00Z The Gold Projections – in which he projects slow-motion films or single images on to gilded convex discs – emerged from years spent studying everything from medieval gilding techniques to 16th-century books of magic. Midas touch: the artist using gold to turn films into flickering frescos 2017-02-15T05:00:00Z The little-known Gladstone has already won a handful of critics’ prizes, and I can assure you we’re not just gilding the Lily. A critic’s memo to the academy on the eve of Oscar nominations 2017-01-11T05:00:00Z During the campaign, Ms. McFarland came under scrutiny for gilding her résumé — claiming, for example, that she had been the highest-ranking woman in the Pentagon when, in fact, two other women outranked her. Donald Trump Adds K.T. McFarland to His National Security Team 2016-11-25T05:00:00Z After updating kitchens, gilding bathrooms, finishing basements and lavishing money on landscaping and every other corner of their homesteads, they have targeted the garage as the next frontier in remodeling. Final Frontier in Home Renovation: Giving Garages a Makeover 2016-12-26T05:00:00Z Bruce's opulent tomb, imported from Paris and decorated with black and white marble and elaborate gilding, was destroyed during the Reformation. Reconstructed face of Robert the Bruce to be unveiled - BBC News 2016-12-07T05:00:00Z With their chunky gold braiding, these ensembles evoked French paneling and gilding, the kind found throughout the Ritz and especially in the Coco Chanel suite. Chanel 2017 Métiers d’Art collection offers a display of sophisticated French fashion 2016-12-06T05:00:00Z Chaika’s own apartment is remarkably absent of any gilding or ornamentation; it is a tidy two-room flat filled with typical 1970s Soviet furniture. Kiev apartment resident turns scruffy stairwell into a gilded palace 2016-12-05T05:00:00Z Next, he will enter an impressive palace room, its gilding as flamboyant and blinged-up as Trump Tower in Manhattan. The new special relationship: what does Putin want from Trump? 2016-11-20T05:00:00Z But it also means to coat scrap metal with a layer of zinc; it’s the poor man’s version of gilding. Hood By Air’s Radically Aggressive Streetwear 2016-08-29T04:00:00Z The media has certainly been complicit in gilding the Damon Baehrel mystique. The Most Exclusive Restaurant in America 2016-08-22T04:00:00Z Splashes of red keep the room vibrant as do flashes of brass and gilding—the sunburst ornament over the fireplace, for example, a gift of Coco Chanel. Décor Inspiration from Surrealist Jean Cocteau 2016-08-04T04:00:00Z Nonetheless, the word’s generally positive connotations could very well lend Trump that always-coveted air of gravitas, gilding his unpredictable and inconsistent ideas with a semblance of respectability and intellectual seriousness. Trump is a pragmatist, too. That’s the problem. 2016-05-27T04:00:00Z Around the time when those Medici were gilding everything in sight, there was the Great Moral Accountant in the sky. A Point of View: Can you tell if you've got too much money? - BBC News 2016-04-15T04:00:00Z The former—made partly of animal-bone ash, to which it owes its distinct translucence—is thin, strong and especially receptive to gilding and coloring. Dessert Plates That Sweeten any Dinner 2016-01-20T05:00:00Z If the Israeli government considers “anything more than what Palestinians regard as gilding the cage, then Kerry will try to build on that to do whatever he can,” Miller said. In meeting with Netanyahu, Obama has foreign and domestic concerns 2015-11-11T05:00:00Z The use of gilding and the high quality of the brooch indicates it was used by an individual of significant social status. Bid to save rare Anglo-Saxon brooch with export ban - BBC News 2015-10-27T04:00:00Z But a Grand Slam — even without the gilding — would be quite a coup. For Others Left Standing, a Tall Challenge in Serena Williams 2015-09-09T04:00:00Z But on Sunday, amid gilding and tapestries in the U.S. ambassador’s residence in Paris, they stayed humble. 3 Americans changed seats, stopped attack 2015-08-23T04:00:00Z She wears a gold wedding ring: a spark of harmony with the muted gilding of the frame that Whistler designed for the picture. Why Is “Whistler’s Mother” So Iconic? 2015-08-31T04:00:00Z And as if the lily needed further gilding, the chicken comes with a generous pour of honey hot sauce. A crisp and juicy bucket list of D.C.’s best fried chicken 2015-04-02T04:00:00Z We spoke to the company’s director Luke Paul Waterhouse, who admitted that while Gold Status wasn’t currently planning to offer Apple Watch gilding, he would consider it if there was enough consumer interest. You'll Be Able to Get Your Cheap Apple Watch Gold-Plated 2015-02-26T05:00:00Z Stained-glass and ceiling vaults, colors and contrasts, coffers and carvings and gilding that had all but disappeared under 80 years of pollutants and grime have jumped back to life. A Piece of Yale’s Library Is Brought Back to Life 2014-12-26T05:00:00Z Broccoli is so good just on its own that it doesn’t need that kind of culinary lily gilding to make it better. Get over it, it's broccoli and it's delicious, with 12 recipes 2014-11-08T05:00:00Z Gentile completed the case of the piano with the original’s Impressionistic top mural, intricate carvings, gilding and ornate legs. It is for sale by the artist, beginning at a low seven-figure price point. Miniature Steinway White House Piano Celebrates American Musical Tradition 2014-09-26T04:00:00Z Meanwhile, the Opulent and Passion suites channel the brand’s Singapore Straits Chinese heritage with gilding, black lacquer, and intense colors. San Francisco's Historic Scarlet Huntington Hotel Debuts A Bold New Look 2014-08-12T04:00:00Z On the other side of Piazza San Marco, the Doges Palace reigns as the standard bearer of traditional opulence, with its gilding and frescoes, carved archways and marble. The New Luxe Suite To Get On Venice's Grand Canal 2014-06-30T04:00:00Z “I wanted to be a part of it,” said Ms. Henry, 48, stooping, brush in hand, as she went about the gilding work. Central Park’s Marred Band Shell Gets a Golden Pick-Me-Up 2014-06-24T04:00:00Z In a lily gilding exercise, one industry analyst opined that the company’s ability to set a price under market rates and still operate profitably speaks about some of the weaknesses by the largest providers. CentriLogic Debuts Mothership--Because The World Needs Another Cloud Provider, Right? 2014-05-07T11:30:00Z It is the kind of drink you sip in the corner, gilding time, not wanting to be found. Hungry City: Wallflower in the West Village 2014-02-20T19:44:49Z He added, “Gauche, over-the-top, gilding the lily — I don’t think you would say that in any of this about our project.” Husky Stadium: Opulent but tasteful 2013-08-29T04:31:05Z On top of this will come three coats of polyurethane to protect the gilding from ultraviolet rays and pigeons. City Room: It’s General Sherman’s Time to Shine, but Not Too Much 2013-06-18T23:02:15Z A spokeswoman for the conservancy, Elizabeth Kaledin, wrote in an email that the cosmetic cleaning and the gilding, costing a total of $15,000, were done to prepare for the concert series. Central Park’s Marred Band Shell Gets a Golden Pick-Me-Up 2014-06-24T04:00:00Z Those were defining victories, propelling her into the top 50 and gilding her profile beyond the UK and the tennis circuit. Laura Robson back and buzzing after making hay on clay in Madrid 2013-05-07T14:39:37Z But this was pointless and self-destructive embellishment, gilding the lily. Manti Te'o's Fake Dead Girlfriend 2013-01-17T01:49:34Z “It’s not a matter of gilding the lily, in many cases.” Degrees of Debt: Colleges’ Debt Falls on Students After Construction Binges 2012-12-14T03:26:28Z These hallowed halls, after all, showcase precisely what $760m in restoration capital can buy: 280 grams of gilding for Ionic columns. One Year After Its Historic Re-Opening, Moscow's Bolshoi Ushers in a New Gilded Era 2012-10-01T14:13:15Z "But what you did was build up a case of fraud by exaggerating your needs and gilding the lily," he said. Scuba-diving benefits pair jailed 2012-07-24T15:00:39Z "He has got his tools there, I doubt," observed the old armourer; "for he is a famous workman, both in steel and gilding, though somewhat new-fangled in his notions." Agincourt The Works of G. P. R. James, Volume XX 2012-04-25T02:01:07.457Z If there be baser matter in it, however strong and specious may be the gilding, that test is sure to discover it. Henry of Guise; (Vol. I of 3) or, The States of Blois 2012-04-11T02:00:31.930Z The wheels were ornamented with carved foliage and gilding; the liveries also of his servants were laced with silver. Famous European Artists 2012-04-07T02:00:30.487Z See there, Rollo,' she exclaimed, pointing to one which got more than its share of the capricious gilding. Christmas Tree Land 2012-04-06T02:00:25.787Z When gilding powder is used, the gold must not be laid on with the pad. Practical Bookbinding 2012-04-02T02:00:23.047Z It was originally gilt, as may still be seen from marks of gilding upon the figure, and stood in front of the arch of Septimius-Severus. Walks in Rome 2012-03-31T02:00:36.010Z Traces of gilding lingered about some parts of it, and on each of the wings of the butterflies was a capital A. She was charmed. The Great House 2012-03-30T02:00:14.973Z It is not surprising that art made little progress whilst it was mainly directed to the painting and gilding of timber angels and of solid devils for a hell of iron and wood-work. English Painters with a chapter on American painters 2012-03-27T02:00:26.437Z In the time of Olympia's glory the temple was elaborately decorated, with stucco, painting, gilding, marble tiles, shields, and vases, as well as with many statues. The Near East Dalmatia, Greece and Constantinople 2012-03-26T02:00:38.077Z Leaf metals, pure or alloyed, are printed upon colours after they have been slightly dusted with gilding powder, and with moderate heat. Practical Bookbinding 2012-04-02T02:00:23.047Z In the same piazza, is the chief synagogue, richly adorned with sculpture and gilding. Walks in Rome 2012-03-31T02:00:36.010Z Thus, a lady's head-dress may be ornament or decorated with flowers or jewelry; a hall may be decorated or ornament with carving or gilding, with wreaths of flowers, or with hangings. Webster's Unabridged Dictionary 2012-03-24T02:00:23.513Z The sudden gilding of the dome of the Invalides by Napoleon must have been something like it. Pencillings by the Way Written During Some Years of Residence and Travel in Europe 2012-03-19T02:00:26.650Z Just beyond them I came into the court of the mosque, and found myself in the midst of a crowd of pilgrims before the tomb of Abu Eyub, which is covered with gilding and faience. The Near East Dalmatia, Greece and Constantinople 2012-03-26T02:00:38.077Z For gilding the edges the deep red gold is always used, or else the so-called orange gold, which is somewhat lighter in tone, but never the lemon or green gold. Practical Bookbinding 2012-04-02T02:00:23.047Z It was a stucco house fit to take your breath away, and its balcony was painted a beautiful sea-green, enlivened with gilding. Kipps The Story of a Simple Soul 2012-03-18T02:00:19.567Z The sun sank; his rays came slanting under their tree, gilding the grass in bars. Dorothy and other Italian Stories 2012-03-18T02:00:18.513Z In the outward semblances of the orator—the mere frame and gilding—he falls below the expectations of those familiar with his writings. Sketches of Reforms and Reformers, of Great Britain and Ireland 2012-03-12T03:00:20.310Z They boast of no gilding; only the palms of the hands, the soles of the feet, and the nails, had frequently been decorated with a red tinge; most probably by the application of the henne. Curiosities of Medical Experience 2012-03-09T03:00:20.410Z Top and bottom edges undergo the same treatment in gilding as the flat fore-edge, except for a few slight necessary differences in the method of fixing the book. Practical Bookbinding 2012-04-02T02:00:23.047Z The oil or vaseline does not harm the gilding. Mending and Repair of Books 2012-03-09T03:00:18.867Z The roofs of the spacious halls were covered with gorgeous gilding, and painting in brilliant colours, while representations of dragons and battles were carved upon the sides. The History of the Great and Mighty Kingdom of China and the Situation Thereof, Volume I (of 2) 2012-03-01T03:00:25.290Z On the other hand the continuous drain of gold for use in the arts, as dentistry, gold plate, jewelry, gilding, and articles of decoration generally, is seriously encroaching upon the annual supply. Money: Speech of Hon. John P. Jones, of Nevada, On the Free Coinage of Silver; in the United States Senate, May 12 and 13, 1890 2012-02-29T03:00:21.727Z And his father, mud, certainly, and mud of the pretentious kind that the Squire hated: mud that affected by the aid of gilding to pass for fine clay. Ovington's Bank 2012-02-28T03:00:25.267Z The accompanying illustrations give suggestions for the gilding of edges. Practical Bookbinding 2012-04-02T02:00:23.047Z In later Boulle, called new Boulle, the tortoiseshell is reddened by colour, or by gilding laid under it. British Manufacturing Industries Pottery, Glass and Silicates, Furniture and Woodwork. 2012-02-26T03:00:18.883Z Above all, it shews very skilful mechanism in regard to gilding and colouring, which, notwithstanding the distance of five centuries, retain much of their original strength. The History of Painting in Italy, Vol. IV (of 6) from the Period of the Revival of the Fine Arts to the End of the Eighteenth Century 2012-02-25T03:00:10.400Z The sun blazed down, gilding the chestnut necks of the horses; a cool breeze 273 bellied the bright sleeves of the jockeys, and blew the petticoats and ribbons till they flapped like rainbow flags. Cardigan 2012-02-24T03:00:29.073Z The gloss produced by the application of the burnisher to the edges after coloring, marbling or gilding. Bib-li-op-e-gis-tic (Pertaining to the art of binding books.?Dibdin) to which is appended a glossary of some terms used in the craft 2012-02-23T03:00:37.417Z For gold tooling on such materials gilding powder is used; it is to be had either white or yellow, but for hand tooling the white only is required. Practical Bookbinding 2012-04-02T02:00:23.047Z Panelling and fireplaces are, however, opportunities for the display of carving, inlaying, and gilding. British Manufacturing Industries Pottery, Glass and Silicates, Furniture and Woodwork. 2012-02-26T03:00:18.883Z Seen with the setting sun gilding the broken rampart or glancing from out its blackened embrasures, it embodies something of the idea of an antique castle by the sea. Nooks and Corners of the New England Coast 2012-02-22T03:00:25.113Z One great bed was of carved oak, relieved with gilding; another made no impression on my memory. Through East Anglia in a Motor Car 2012-02-22T03:00:21.787Z Impressions made with the finisher's tools on the edges of the book after gilding. Bib-li-op-e-gis-tic (Pertaining to the art of binding books.?Dibdin) to which is appended a glossary of some terms used in the craft 2012-02-23T03:00:37.417Z Of dry adhesives, we know only the gilding powder, which consists of resin with now and then an addition of dried white of egg. Practical Bookbinding 2012-04-02T02:00:23.047Z Since then, these makers have kept their rank among the principal leaders of the trade, and maintain their reputation for the excellence of their decoration and the beauty of their gilding. British Manufacturing Industries Pottery, Glass and Silicates, Furniture and Woodwork. 2012-02-26T03:00:18.883Z The sterns and bulging quarter-galleries of Spanish, French, and Portuguese war ships were so incrusted with gilding it seemed a pity to batter them with shot. Nooks and Corners of the New England Coast 2012-02-22T03:00:25.113Z It was at least a minute before Carpenter was able to discern the circle of the balcony, shrouded in the linen draperies that protected its velvet and its gilding from the dust. Vignettes of Manhattan; Outlines in Local Color 2012-02-20T03:00:20.550Z But Roger, who knew more of his sister's nature and past history, and whose knowledge left less room for fancy's gilding, stood lost in gloomy thought. The Abbess Of Vlaye 2012-02-19T03:00:15.523Z How rapidly they changed from ghostly and almost invisible shadows to solid, visible, and all but tangible forms under the magical influence of Goddard’s and Claudet’s “bromine accelerator,” and Fizeau’s “fixing” or gilding process! The Evolution of Photography With a Chronological Record of Discoveries, Inventions, etc., Contributions to Photographic Literature, and Personal Reminescences Extending over Forty Years 2012-02-15T03:00:30.577Z They have been divested of their ornaments and decoration, of gilding and bas-reliefs and statues, and in some cases have been quite dismantled. From the Lakes of Killarney to the Golden Horn 2012-02-15T03:00:25.610Z The church is small, with a great deal of gilding and painting. Letters of a Diplomat's Wife 1883-1900 2012-02-12T03:00:13.210Z Towards Burujird, of which nothing but the gilding of a dome was visible, a mass of dark greenery refreshed the eyes. Journeys in Persia and Kurdistan, Volume II (of 2) Including a Summer in the Upper Karun Region and a Visit to the Nestorian Rayahs 2012-02-12T03:00:11.843Z And the ruddy rays of the eventide Were gilding the skirts of a forest wide; The moss of the trees looked old, so old! The Irish Penny Journal, No. 1, Vol. 1, July 4, 1840 2012-02-11T03:04:02.107Z He looks through and beyond the gilding, the glitter and gloss, not only of things, but of conduct, of manners, theories, religions and philosophies. The Works of Robert G. Ingersoll, Vol. 12 (of 12) Dresden Edition?Miscellany 2012-02-11T03:03:47.297Z Similar state barges were used by the Mahommedan rulers of Egypt, and from the circumstance that these vessels were ornamented with gilding is attributed the usual derivation of the name from gold. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 9 "Dagupan" to "David" 2012-02-11T03:03:39.807Z This is small, but very Spanish, with profusion of gilding, imposing altar, and frescoed saints, the characteristic splendor being tempered with a no less characteristic gloom, an effect enhanced by austere columns of gray marble. Spanish Highways and Byways 2012-02-06T03:00:15.617Z My Mary left me one early morn, as the sun's first streaks were gilding the sky. The Little Gleaner, Vol. X. A Monthly Magazine for the Young 2012-02-03T03:00:20.453Z Ungil′ding, the act of taking off gilding or any decoration. Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 4 of 4: S-Z and supplements) 2012-01-30T03:00:19.113Z Ormolu, or′mo-lōō, n. an alloy of copper, zinc, and tin: gilt or bronzed metallic ware: gold-leaf prepared for gilding bronze, &c. Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 3 of 4: N-R) 2012-01-30T03:00:13.887Z The body was covered with a purple robe; on the neck and head could be seen the thick gilding, and between the horns a golden disk. The History of Antiquity, Vol. I (of VI) 2012-01-28T03:00:28.213Z Here at last is Eldorado, and there's no fly anywhere upon the gilding.' Miranda of the Balcony A Story 2012-01-28T03:00:24.760Z The walls were covered with rubbings of monumental brasses, all ingeniously overlaid with colour and gilding. The Eldest Son 2012-01-24T03:00:28.780Z The gilding has faded, the tinsel become tarnished, and the whole pile of cupolas and minarets is reduced to one even tint, that is not white nor grey, nor any distinctive shade of any colour. The Brighton Road The Classic Highway to the South 2012-01-24T03:00:26.933Z If this could be done in imitation of bronze, it would have a grave and better effect for such subjects, than if you even went to the expense of gilding, which would be enormous. The Life and Writings of Henry Fuseli, Volume I (of 3) 2012-01-18T03:00:13.193Z With these phials he contrived many ingenious experiments, and imitated lightning by discharging them through the gilding of a mirror or the gold lines on the cover of a book. Heroes of Science: Physicists 2012-01-17T03:00:17Z Fin′isher, one who finishes, completes, or perfects: in bookbinding, the one who puts the last touches to the book in the way of gilding and decoration. Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 2 of 4: E-M) 2012-01-11T03:00:23.770Z The art of gilding was known to the ancients. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 1 "Gichtel, Johann" to "Glory" 2012-01-11T03:00:20.463Z A judicious scheme of brilliant colour and gilding, in accordance with its style, would not only relieve the dull drab monotone, but would go some way to justify the Prince’s taste. The Brighton Road The Classic Highway to the South 2012-01-24T03:00:26.933Z Any one, however, could have had faith in the chandeliers of Venetian glass, from which came the soft radiance of hundreds of wax candles, lighting up the ancient gilding of the ceiling. The Front Yard 2012-01-09T03:00:23.183Z Cavendish had himself suggested the cause of the discrepancy, but the gilding was proposed by Principal Forbes. Heroes of Science: Physicists 2012-01-17T03:00:17Z So many motives, so many different colours; red, yellow, green, blue, in endless profusion, the effect being increased by rich gilding. Empires and Emperors of Russia, China, Korea, and Japan Notes and Recollections by Monsignor Count Vay de Vaya and Luskod 2012-01-08T03:00:16.523Z According to Herodotus, the Egyptians were accustomed to gild wood and metals; and gilding by means of gold plates is frequently mentioned in the Old Testament. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 1 "Gichtel, Johann" to "Glory" 2012-01-11T03:00:20.463Z As his eye became accustomed to the gloom, David Arden saw traces of gilding on the walls. Checkmate 2012-01-03T03:00:10.887Z A bindery in the library can do much work, such as the mounting of maps or photographs, gilding of call numbers and book-mending, which needs skilled workmen. Library Bookbinding 2011-12-24T03:07:58.950Z They would have gone right up Loch Linnhe, instead of calling at Oban, only Rory wished to do a little extra varnishing and gilding before their return, so they stopped here for two days. The Cruise of the Snowbird A Story of Arctic Adventure 2011-12-13T03:00:23.197Z One sees and recognises the surface gilding, but one knows that there is inferior metal beneath. Letters of Lord Acton To Mary, Daughter of the Right Hon. W. E. Gladstone 2011-12-06T03:00:20.687Z Owing to the comparative thickness of the gold-leaf used in ancient gilding, the traces of it which yet remain are remarkably brilliant and solid. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 1 "Gichtel, Johann" to "Glory" 2012-01-11T03:00:20.463Z There was a little bit of a looking-glass, picked up at some rubbishy auction, as old as the hills, with some tarnished gilding about it, in the narrow bit of wall between the windows. Checkmate 2012-01-03T03:00:10.887Z Gold beaten very thin, used for lettering and gilding. Library Bookbinding 2011-12-24T03:07:58.950Z We land at the foot of the tower just as the late afternoon sun is gilding its exquisite pinnacles, and the chimes in its belfry are playing the prelude to the hour of seven. An American at Oxford 2011-12-02T03:00:19.150Z There was a profusion of lace and gilding and costly brocades, as well as of elaborately carved rosewood furniture, and superb ornaments of Sevres and Dresden china. The Seven Cardinal Sins: Envy and Indolence 2011-11-28T03:00:23.427Z For the gilding of copper, employed in the decoration of temple domes and other large works, the following is an outline of the processes employed. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 1 "Gichtel, Johann" to "Glory" 2012-01-11T03:00:20.463Z We visited the great council-halls, superb with fretted gilding, and endless paintings by Tintoretto and Bellini. From the Oak to the Olive A Plain record of a Pleasant Journey 2011-11-26T03:00:12.337Z A dummy book made of wood on which leather labels that are to be lettered are placed for greater ease in gilding. Library Bookbinding 2011-12-24T03:07:58.950Z Ornamental bronze gilding.—This is performed by means of gold or silver, reduced to an impalpable powder, called bronze. A Select Collection of Valuable and Curious Arts and Interesting Experiments, Which are Well Explained and Warranted Genuine and may be Performed Easily, Safely, and at Little Expense. 2011-11-22T03:00:11.870Z And meantime, far below, The sun was gilding fair with dying rays Isle after isle and purple wastes of sea. The Epic of Hades In Three Books 2011-11-16T03:00:28.060Z The weight of mercury used in this process is double that of the gold laid on, and the thickness of the gilding is regulated by the circumstances or necessities of the case. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 1 "Gichtel, Johann" to "Glory" 2012-01-11T03:00:20.463Z The tone of soft dead gold which is found on some of his mounts he is believed to have invented, but indeed the gilding of all his superlative work possesses a remarkable quality. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 3 "Gordon, Lord George" to "Grasses" 2011-11-13T03:00:13.177Z Dark brown calfskin blind-stamped and without gilding, formerly used in binding religious books. Library Bookbinding 2011-12-24T03:07:58.950Z Some of the most popular juvenile books have no pictures inside, and no gilding outside. The Ladies' Guide to True Politeness and Perfect Manners or, Miss Leslie's Behaviour Book 2011-11-13T03:00:12.183Z The altars, which were profusely adorned, presented a gray color, very distinct from the gilding which originally had covered them. The Marquis of Pe?alta (Marta y Mar?a) A Realistic Social Novel 2011-11-12T03:00:35.113Z For the gilding of iron or steel, the surface is first scratched over with chequered lines, then washed in a hot solution of green apricots, dried and heated just short of red-heat. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 1 "Gichtel, Johann" to "Glory" 2012-01-11T03:00:20.463Z They developed an excessive fondness for ornamentation which mars much of their work, and were too much addicted to the use of painted stucco and gilding. Southern Spain 2011-11-11T03:00:28.423Z Gilding The gilding of a library book is a simple matter compared with that of books bound for individuals. Library Bookbinding 2011-12-24T03:07:58.950Z They always tell their own story, of glass stones set in gilding, not gold. The Ladies' Guide to True Politeness and Perfect Manners or, Miss Leslie's Behaviour Book 2011-11-13T03:00:12.183Z It is magnificent certainly, but there is too much gilding and mosaic and modern decoration. Italian Letters of a Diplomat's Life January-May, 1880; February-April, 1904 2011-11-10T03:00:11.267Z Modern gilding is applied to numerous and diverse surfaces and by various distinct processes, so that the art is prosecuted in many ways, and is part of widely different ornamental and useful arts. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 1 "Gichtel, Johann" to "Glory" 2012-01-11T03:00:20.463Z It removes, completely, the gilding with which the serpent covers a vain, deceitful, passing world, over which hangs the sword of divine judgment. Notes on the Book of Genesis 2011-11-05T02:00:10.317Z In library binding gilding is confined to the furnishing of necessary information. Library Bookbinding 2011-12-24T03:07:58.950Z Silk, velvet, the most costly carpetings and upholstery, vast mirrors, gilding, and carving, are profusely displayed in their decoration. The International Monthly, Volume 4, No. 4, November 1, 1851 2011-11-03T02:00:15.113Z Supporting that hypothesis, the mummy’s wrappings contain gilding and red pigment imported from Spain. Observatory: Gleaning New Insights From Mummies, No Dissecting Needed 2011-10-31T20:39:47Z The various processes fall under one or other of two heads—mechanical gilding and gilding by chemical agency. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 1 "Gichtel, Johann" to "Glory" 2012-01-11T03:00:20.463Z The aptness and beauty of the symbol would fully appear to one who, having spent the night in watching, beholds the rising sun gilding, with his bright beams, the eastern sky. Notes on the Book of Genesis 2011-11-05T02:00:10.317Z A description of the method of gilding call numbers will be found on page 194. Library Bookbinding 2011-12-24T03:07:58.950Z The external gilding on many public buildings, e.g. the Albert Memorial in Kensington Gardens, London, is done with pure gold. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 2 "Gloss" to "Gordon, Charles George" 2011-10-31T02:00:28.703Z There shall be gilding in the temples, nor shall the edge of the sword cease. Old English Chronicles 2011-10-27T02:00:21.903Z Wet gilding is effected by means of a dilute solution of chloride of gold with twice its quantity of ether. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 1 "Gichtel, Johann" to "Glory" 2012-01-11T03:00:20.463Z Here and there a portion of the ornamental gilding from the walls had fallen away, and several large oil-paintings, representing bear-hunts, had become spotted with mould and dust. The Danes Sketched by Themselves. Vol. II (of 3) A Series of Popular Stories by the Best Danish Authors 2011-10-25T02:00:24.180Z Edges should be sprinkled unless the library specifies gilding on top. Library Bookbinding 2011-12-24T03:07:58.950Z The gilding of an empty cup can never satisfy the thirsty soul. Old Wine and New Occasional Discourses 2011-10-20T02:00:26.230Z What gilding there is, is away up in the roof and on the bosses in the soffits of the arches, but it is old and not really obtrusive. Cathedral Cities of Italy 2011-10-12T02:00:42.597Z By this operation the colour of the gilding is heightened; and the effect seems to be produced by a perfect dissipation of some mercury remaining after the former operation. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 1 "Gichtel, Johann" to "Glory" 2012-01-11T03:00:20.463Z Her beautiful polished mahogany sides and gilding were black with grime and smoke, but a wash all over put them to rights. The Cruise of the Land-Yacht "Wanderer" Thirteen Hundred Miles in my Caravan 2011-10-11T02:01:13.517Z In gilding, the amalgam is applied to the surface of the metal to be gilded, and the mercury is driven off by heat, leaving the gold attached to the surface. Heads of Lectures on a Course of Experimental Philosophy: Particularly Including Chemistry 2011-10-11T02:01:05.817Z The walls were of resplendent whiteness, and the windows which were numerous shone with beautiful gilding. Wild Wales The People, Laguage & Scenery 2011-10-09T02:00:29.740Z He had forged a sword for France, and he now won her heart by gilding it. Napoleon's Letters to Josephine 2011-09-23T02:00:21.947Z Enamel and gilding were freely used, in imitation no doubt of the much-admired vessels brought from Damascus. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 1 "Gichtel, Johann" to "Glory" 2012-01-11T03:00:20.463Z A touch of yellow sunlight was just gilding the housetops on the left, and the street stretched gray and solitary northward. Mortmain 2011-09-09T02:01:10.217Z When I saw the palace of Versailles, it was unfurnished; they were renewing the gilding, and repairing the damages of revolution and neglect. Four Years in France or, Narrative of an English Family's Residence there during that Period; Preceded by some Account of the Conversion of the Author to the Catholic Faith 2011-09-09T02:00:59.237Z The flowers were done in a different coloured gilding from the leaves. Music-Study in Germany from the Home Correspondence of Amy Fay 2011-09-07T02:00:17.597Z The gilding, judiciously introduced, sparkled here and there like eyes, and gave relief to the brown coloring that predominated in this nest for lovers. The Works of Honor? de Balzac About Catherine de' Medici, Seraphita and Other Stories 2011-09-02T02:00:23.810Z The interior is covered with gilding and frescoes of the 17th century, and is somewhat overloaded with rich decoration, while a range of white marble columns supports the nave. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 11, Slice 5 "Gassendi, Pierre" to "Geocentric" 2011-09-02T02:00:20.450Z Hardly a cloud in the sky, stars very bright, and a round moon rising in the east and gilding the waters. Born to Wander A Boy's Book of Nomadic Adventures 2011-08-31T02:01:32.837Z A dome is, on the outside, an ugly and heavy object to the view; and therefore gilding, or what is better, architectural ornament, like that left incomplete at Florence, is well employed on a dome. Four Years in France or, Narrative of an English Family's Residence there during that Period; Preceded by some Account of the Conversion of the Author to the Catholic Faith 2011-09-09T02:00:59.237Z This is magnificent, and is all gilding and decoration. Music-Study in Germany from the Home Correspondence of Amy Fay 2011-09-07T02:00:17.597Z Dosia caught at the confirmation as a ray of light gilding this dark and slimy morass, the sight of which had unexpectedly revolted her. The Wayfarers 2011-08-28T02:00:32.867Z Day awoke me from a refreshing sleep as the sun was gilding the summits of the mountains that emerged from the sea of fog at my feet, round which the large eagles were circling. The Backwoodsman or, Life on the Indian Frontier 2011-08-17T02:00:27.330Z Excellent carving in relief was executed on caskets, which were of wood or of ivory, with painting and gilding, and decorated with delicate hinge and lock metal-work. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 11, Slice 3 "Frost" to "Fyzabad" 2011-08-15T02:00:28.473Z Presently Keller Bey passed into an inner room, which, from the gilding upon the door and the allegorical figures above holding swords of justice and ill-adjusted balances, I took to be a court room. A Tatter of Scarlet Adventurous Episodes of the Commune in the Midi 1871 2011-08-04T02:00:19.957Z With a parting sniff, Simon tossed it to a slim, grinning youth who would finish it by putting on gilding. In the Days of the Guild 2011-08-03T02:00:12.687Z The shrines display less of gilding and glitter than is usual in other places. Rambles by Land and Water or Notes of Travel in Cuba and Mexico 2011-07-29T02:00:23.127Z An army of servants waited upon their needs, their stables were filled with horses, and their coaches were wonderful equipages of gilding glass and painting, costing thousands of francs. Rome 2011-07-24T02:00:10.227Z It is a vast and gorgeous shrine of many coloured marbles, covered with painting, gilding, emblazonments, and inscriptions, within which the lady lies at full length in a golden ruff, and a most sumptuous farthingale. Visits and Sketches at Home and Abroad with Tales and Miscellanies Now First Collected Vol. II (of 3) 2011-07-24T02:00:08.803Z Space will not permit the enumeration of the vast variety of processes and machines for coating and gilding that have since followed. Inventions in the Century 2011-07-20T02:00:14.643Z Because iron is so simple, and there is no chance of getting an effect by using color or gilding, the task of making it beautiful is unlike that of painting a picture. In the Days of the Guild 2011-08-03T02:00:12.687Z A statue in some Roman street, A palace of Venetian gilding, Appear to him not half so sweet As any modern Vanderbuilding; He views, without an envious throe, The wolf that suckled Romeo! More Misrepresentative Men 2011-07-20T02:00:14.390Z The Sun’s beams produce such semblance of good as exists by simply gilding the evil. The Browning Cyclop?dia A Guide to the Study of the Works of Robert Browning 2011-07-16T02:00:19.397Z The pillars are of the native marble, and the walls will be covered with a kind of Mosaic of various marbles, intermixed with ornaments in relief, in gilding, in colours—all combined, and harmonizing together. Visits and Sketches at Home and Abroad with Tales and Miscellanies Now First Collected Vol. II (of 3) 2011-07-24T02:00:08.803Z The gilding and painted blazonry on the great hall built by Henry III glowed like huge jewels. House of Torment A Tale of the Remarkable Adventures of Mr. John Commendone, Gentleman to King Phillip II of Spain at the English Court 2011-07-15T02:00:24.257Z The figures that they painted met with scant appreciation oftentimes, for many of the churchmen desired only symbolic figures of bright colors, with gilding to make them rich. In the Days of the Guild 2011-08-03T02:00:12.687Z There's nothing sure about all this talk of electricity and water laid on; it's just gilding. The Black Opal 2011-07-13T02:00:16.323Z There was more plate glass, more gilding; electric light had been introduced, there were more mirrors, and there were also ornaments that had not been in the caf� before. A Book of Ghosts 2011-07-08T02:00:19.203Z And the heavy gilding of the vine device, creeping around the scarlet ground-colour of those pillars, is anything but tawdry. Fordham's Feud 2011-07-05T02:00:31.267Z This French gilding suits our puppets, and they exhibit themselves under the authority of such and such authors. Hania 2011-07-04T02:00:18.053Z The morning sun was gilding the eastern horizon as a young man, footsore and weary, drew near the camp and ran eagerly toward the chief's lodge. The Warden of the Plains and Other Stories of Life in the Canadian North-west 2011-07-03T02:00:11.037Z The so-called gilding is really Dutch metal or copper, and the silver is tin or zinc, so that the two actually form a voltaic couple. The Seven Follies of Science [2nd ed.] A popular account of the most famous scientific impossibilities and the attempts which have been made to solve them. 2011-06-30T02:00:34.290Z Instead, Anthony turned up a shining marble stair with a plush-cushioned balustrade and too much gilding. A Man's Hearth 2011-06-25T02:00:17.093Z Their interiors are glaring with pictures and gilding, but all in the spurious taste of the Lower Empire. Travels in the Steppes of the Caspian Sea, the Crimea, the Caucasus, &c. 2011-06-25T02:00:14.203Z The elegant roof was supported on three rows of red sandstone pillars, adorned with chaste gilding and stucco-work. The Red Year A Story of the Indian Mutiny 2011-06-22T02:00:20.120Z It was large, panelled entirely in white with sparse gilding, and the ceiling was white also, though slightly different in tone. A Butterfly on the Wheel 2011-06-21T02:00:24.683Z It is therefore well to avoid, as much as possible, gildings, silvered mirrors, and articles of metal. A Treatise on Meteorological Instruments Explanatory of Their Scientific Principles, Method of Construction, and Practical Utility 2011-06-19T02:00:15.717Z But when the sacred Scriptures are bedizened into further illegibility by paint and gilding, and illustrated by birds, beasts, and even fishes, daubed upon fields, azure, argent, and verde, the offence becomes an abomination. Jessamine A Novel 2011-06-15T02:00:24.413Z Presently the direct rays of the sun touched it, gilding its prominent points, and throwing others into shadow. Mercedes of Castile The Voyage to Cathay 2011-06-14T02:00:24.670Z The immense room, bright with lights and glittering with gilding and mirrors, seemed quiet and grave in contrast with the busy thoroughfare without. Gabriel Conroy 2011-06-08T02:00:19.217Z They were anchored across the bay now, their round sterns glistening against the water as the afternoon light caught the gilding on their high, narrow after-structure. Caribbee 2011-06-05T02:00:16.273Z Here are opera-glasses to detect the deceptions, and the deceptions to deceive the glasses,—bubbles of pomp, thinnest gilding of vanity and good-humour. Old Kensington 2011-05-29T02:00:09.797Z And, indeed, I had felt, as I saw it coming in, how out of keeping its shabbiness was with all the satin damask, the gilding, and the lace. My Little Sister 2011-05-27T02:00:14.023Z He sighed; bethought him of a sentimental tale, and carped of the beauty of the moon, then gilding the edge of the Mount's high towers! The Lady of the Mount 2011-05-24T02:00:15.640Z There are none of us so matter-of-fact and unsentimental, I hope, as never to have experienced the force of old associations in gilding the most ordinary objects. A Rambler's lease 2011-05-22T02:00:11.507Z Nothing was done there, nothing could be done; there was plush and satin and brocade and gilding and lacquered wood; but no life. A Letter of Credit 2011-05-20T02:00:40.410Z From State street bridge a snow-white glimpse of sea Beyond the river walled in by red buildings, O'ertopped by masts that take the sunset's gildings, Roped to the wharf till spring shall set them free. Songs and Satires 2011-05-20T02:00:37.050Z There is a magnificent opera house near the Grand Hotel, whose vast exterior is ornamented with beautiful statuary, medallions, gilding and other rich decorations. Odd Bits of Travel with Brush and Camera 2011-05-17T02:00:17.310Z Annie did not need it, but she must have one, too, even though it was in a measure "gilding the lily." Vacation with the Tucker Twins 2011-05-08T02:00:04.123Z Wherever Arctic fetters held him, the moon shone constantly two weeks for him, and after the long night a returning sun was now gilding the minarets of icebergs and unlocking the bars of floes. A Speckled Bird 2011-05-06T02:00:09.097Z The grate was heaped full of coals in a state of vivid glow, the red warm reflections came from, crimson carpet and polished rosewood and gilding of curtain ornaments. A Letter of Credit 2011-05-20T02:00:40.410Z The gilding of the furniture looked dull, as the park beyond the glass door lay in a damp mist. Royal Highness 2011-05-05T02:00:22.363Z There was Robertson's "Charles Fifth," a fine set of Pope's Complete Works, and Dodsley's "Miscellany," with the gilding on its calf binding not yet quite worn off. Amy in Acadia A Story for Girls 2011-04-29T02:00:08.307Z Oh yes—well, she's smart enough to look at, with lashings of paint and gilding and brass fittings everywhere—the Spanish owner's no fool, I'll be bound. Dry Fish and Wet Tales from a Norwegian Seaport 2011-04-24T02:00:08.440Z Now, it is evident, that, in this case, the question of right is on the same ground as in that of gilding. The Seven Lamps of Architecture 2011-04-20T02:00:20.760Z The finest palaces bordered the Ripa by the port, and these were so beautifully decorated with frescoes and gilding that Petrarch declared that "nothing could be imagined more magnificent." Cuba Past and Present 2011-04-16T02:00:18.193Z Then the hunter flashed his light upon the temple walls, upon the gilding and the bronze. Japanese Fairy Tales 2011-04-15T02:00:14.617Z The splendour of the mosaics and gilding, pouring a stream of dark rich tints from the roof of the dome to its very base, is utterly unique. Autobiographical Reminiscences with Family Letters and Notes on Music 2011-04-12T02:00:25.667Z The boy who represented the Golden Age, died of the sufferings he endured beneath his gilding; and his father, who was a baker, received ten scudi of indemnity. Renaissance in Italy: Italian Literature Part 1 (of 2) 2011-04-09T02:00:14.990Z She took us to her home, a splendid place, all light, and gilding, and flowers, curtains, and cushions, and velvet carpets, and marble stands. Violet: A Fairy Story 2011-04-07T02:00:17.290Z We, however, journeyed on cheerfully, for the sun was once more shining in full brightness, gilding the wild moors, and shining upon the waters of the distant sea, which lay in unruffled calmness. The Bible in Spain - Vol. 2 [of 2] 2011-03-27T02:00:17.093Z Against a dark background of blackberry bushes a white bull stood in the moonlight, motionless, the lustre gilding his horns and touching his great sullen eyes with a spark of amber light. The Prophet of the Great Smoky Mountains 2011-03-22T02:00:18.637Z The internal interest of the Wartburg has long since been "restored" away, and its rooms blaze with gilding and colour. Story of My Life, volumes 1-3 2011-03-20T02:00:26.607Z Her whole fair outline, supine upon the couch, was illumined in a rosy gilding. The Daughter Pays 2011-03-19T02:00:09.513Z I am not easily taken in; mere veneer and gilding will not deceive my eye. The Haunted Room A Tale 2011-03-10T03:00:46.157Z She saw little glimmering patches of gilding and colour here and there in the cool gloom of the shaded rooms, and long bars of light shining through the Venetian shutters upon the polished oaken floors. The Doctor's Wife 2011-03-06T03:00:18.770Z He had never perceived before how old and dingy the furniture was, and how shabby the paint and gilding had grown. The Tenants of Malory Volume 1 of 3 2011-03-04T03:01:04.443Z Its beams still lighted the corners of a cottage, gilding it and colouring it scarlet; they penetrated the folds of grey clouds, and glittered on the water. Tales by Polish Authors 2011-03-04T03:00:56.713Z One's first impressions were of gilding and red damask. The High Heart 2011-03-04T03:00:52.683Z He had a wonderful carriage, with the four seasons curiously painted in on the panels, and the wheels ornamented with carved foliage and gilding. The Library Magazine of Select Foreign Literature All volumes 2011-03-02T03:00:25.433Z I've had some painting and gilding done lately; I want you all—father, mother, sisters, wife, and everybody—to come for a sail next Saturday. A Modern Buccaneer 2011-03-02T03:00:23.990Z He will find a neat, quiet European hotel a delightful place, after the gilding and red velvet of the great caravanseries of his native country. My Unknown Chum 2011-03-01T03:00:38.307Z Soup tureen, cover, and stand, with polychrome flower decoration and gilding, was made by Savy, about 1750; length of tureen, 15½ in. The Collector's Handbook to Keramics of the Renaissance and Modern Periods 2011-02-28T03:00:33.843Z The meat in the Kobe burger was delicious and tender, though the sautéed mushrooms, onions and provolone were unnecessary gilding and the French fries were tough to the point of chewy. | Hillsborough: A Robust Menu With Global Cuisine 2011-02-26T03:25:56Z Mingling with his deeply earnest, profoundly solemn nature was a keen sense of humor, a continuous play of mirth, like sunlight gilding the edges of a cloud. Life of Heber C. Kimball, an Apostle The Father and Founder of the British Mission 2011-02-21T03:00:08.060Z She shone upon him like sunlight upon snow—she was like a beam from heaven gilding the darkest recesses of a mine. Jasper Lyle 2011-02-19T03:01:11.070Z The rich frescoes and profuse gilding on this splendid front, of which photographs give a very false idea, should be studied by all who desire to judge fairly of this side of Greek taste. Rambles and Studies in Greece 2011-02-18T03:00:16.480Z The latter occupied himself especially with the gilding of his ware, which gave his neighbours the opportunity of saying he melted all his louis-d’ors in making his experiments and ruined himself. The Collector's Handbook to Keramics of the Renaissance and Modern Periods 2011-02-28T03:00:33.843Z The armour of the beautiful effigy has lost the gilding which once made him a golden knight, but it is fresh and clear in its outlines as it was in the fourteenth century. Canterbury 2011-02-17T03:00:20.527Z French, XIV Century This life-size statue, which still retains traces of the painting and gilding with which Gothic sculptures were almost invariably enriched, is an important example of French Gothic sculpture. Handbook of the Minneapolis Institute of Arts 2011-02-15T03:00:17.853Z She had taken off her sunbonnet and the noon sun was gilding her hair. The Westerners 2011-02-14T03:00:39.347Z There was ample use of gilding, and a good knowledge of colors. Rambles and Studies in Greece 2011-02-18T03:00:16.480Z It has an elegant border in grey, with richly gilt designs, resembling the gilding of Vienna. The Collector's Handbook to Keramics of the Renaissance and Modern Periods 2011-02-28T03:00:33.843Z Sunlight slanted on his shoulder and her hair, gilding the nape of her white neck where the hair grew blond and fine as a child's. The Streets of Ascalon Episodes in the Unfinished Career of Richard Quarren, Esqre. 2011-02-12T03:00:30.987Z The interior of the church was similar to that of many other provincial Roman Catholic churches, exhibiting the usual assortment of wax tapers, gilding, artificial flowers, and daubed Madonnas. Sketches in Canada, and rambles among the red men 2011-02-10T03:00:51.280Z The sun was setting graciously that November afternoon, gilding to beauty all that, in dying, it touched. The Setons 2011-02-10T03:00:48.400Z While surveying the gaudy interior, variegated with gilding, colouring, and mirrors, the usual cry of "Down, down?—Hats off," warned us to be seated. The South-West By a Yankee. In Two Volumes. Volume 1 2011-02-02T03:00:22.253Z The gilding on Cozzi’s porcelain is especially fine, the pure gold of the sequin having been used in its decoration. The Collector's Handbook to Keramics of the Renaissance and Modern Periods 2011-02-28T03:00:33.843Z For the gilding on the temple dome is peeling off; and the laughter is dying out, and the hum of the drones sounds drowsy like unreal voices heard in summer dreams. The Streets of Ascalon Episodes in the Unfinished Career of Richard Quarren, Esqre. 2011-02-12T03:00:30.987Z They had been left untouched; but to them had been associated costly damask or satin hangings, heavy velvet curtains, rich gilding, all of which, illuminated by innumerable wax-lights, produced a really dazzling effect. No Surrender 2011-01-29T03:00:22.467Z In 1661, it was thought necessary to repress the gilding of coaches and chariots, because of the great waste and expense of gold in their adorning. London in Modern Times or, Sketches of the English Metropolis during the Seventeenth and Eighteenth Centuries. 2011-01-28T03:00:22.900Z "Magnificent!" was upon my lips—but a moment's observation convinced me that its brilliancy was an illusion, created by numerous lights, and an artful arrangement and lavish display of gilding and colouring. The South-West By a Yankee. In Two Volumes. Volume 1 2011-02-02T03:00:22.253Z His first attempt was a red ware, like jasper, which was cut and polished by the lapidary, and ornamented by gilding; it was a fine stoneware, having the opacity, grain, and toughness of pottery. The Collector's Handbook to Keramics of the Renaissance and Modern Periods 2011-02-28T03:00:33.843Z This dimness and vastness, this gilding and crystal and metal that does not glisten nor glitter. A Pasteboard Crown A Story of the New York Stage 2011-01-26T03:00:25.590Z So had the sunbeam glanced across his life, gilding, glorifying all for a brief space, to disappear suddenly, leaving him again to loneliness and darkness. No Surrender 2011-01-29T03:00:22.467Z There was no snow, to cover with its white, glittering blanket, the rough spots, but the brightness of the sun made amends for this lack by gilding the bare places. The Hazeley Family 2011-01-24T03:00:16.447Z The sunshine came streaming down through the green, spreading boughs of the odorous pine trees, gilding their glistening leaves, and tinting with hues of gold the sparkling windows of Miss Jerusha's little cottage. The Actress' Daughter A Novel 2011-01-23T03:00:14.117Z The room was of immense size, comfortably furnished, and decorated with mirrors and gilding. Abb? Aubain and Mosaics 2011-01-21T03:00:12.617Z Today the replica of the Half Moon lies in a quiet backwater of the Hudson River at the foot of Bear Mountain—stripped of her gilding, her sails, and her gay pennants. Dutch and English on the Hudson A Chronicle of Colonial New York 2011-01-17T03:00:47.770Z Five minutes after his talk with C�line, Tony was in the lift, descending ten storeys of his hotel to the gilding and marble of the ground floor. Vision House 2011-01-13T03:01:00.407Z Yes, very pretty silver, filagree ear-rings, and the gilding came to ten florins. The Yellow Rose 2011-01-12T03:00:29.407Z Still, be of good cheer; this morning, when the first rays of the sun were gilding the tops of the Veli-Berdo, I saw the celestial maidens tending him. The Pobratim A Slav Novel 2011-01-11T03:00:27.460Z The curiously decorated ceilings were covered with cobwebs, under which traces of gilding could dimly be seen. Abb? Aubain and Mosaics 2011-01-21T03:00:12.617Z Napoleon I., unless the tale be a legend, used to order a new coat of gilding to be laid on the dome of the Invalides when the people of Paris chafed under his tyranny. Romantic Spain A Record of Personal Experiences (Vol. I) 2010-12-27T03:00:17.990Z Here and there the wintry sun caressed a statue or carven pillar, gilding the backs of the great high chairs, where long-dead prelate and prince had sat. The Man with the Double Heart 2010-12-21T22:55:56.757Z There’s usually a joke after a quotation like that, but in this case, that would be gilding the lily. The Fifth Down: Week 7 N.F.L. Matchups 2010-10-22T12:00:00Z He had been engaged in a tawdry game, for all its gilding of rich prospects, but in the face of defeat a man cannot change his colors. The Law of Hemlock Mountain The first time that I said Mass before a marble altar, which glittered with gilding, I had to ask myself if I really were myself. Abb? Aubain and Mosaics 2011-01-21T03:00:12.617Z The pores in his skin had been all stopped up with the gilding, so that the damp, warm air could not get out, and that caused his death. Story Lessons of Character Building (Morals) and Manners He is also reminded, that "If pills were pleasant they would need no gilding." Proverb Lore Many sayings, wise or otherwise, on many subjects, gleaned from many sources It was like the sun gilding a summer cloud after a shower—it rendered her face more beautiful. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 4 It caused him no wonderment that the ceiling was strange to him, and unlike any ceiling he had ever known, or that it should be carved and painted and rich with gilding. The Princess Galva A Romance But the £2,400,000 expended on the gilding of a temple on the Capitol,331 was only one item in an extravagance which drained the treasury. Roman Society from Nero to Marcus Aurelius Thou puttest me to uncommon great charges, Master Skegs," replied the other invisible; "what with thy gilding and thy scarlet hoods, and now this standard of the devil! Idonia: A Romance of Old London The French use the plumeau in nearly all cases where we rub with a hard duster, and with great advantage, especially in the case of gilding. Household Organization It is customary for strangers coming hither to visit the church of San Publio, a curious old sanctuary full of altars, pictures, and cheap images, together with any amount of tawdry gilding. The Story of Malta The consultation of all the authorities, personal observation, and the want of any unfair gilding of events or character, fix the reader's faith in the severe integrity and justice of the author's results. The International Monthly, Volume 3, No. 4, July, 1851 The late yellow sunlight falls through a window over the bed like gilding and floods the hill without. One-Act Plays By Modern Authors Once home again, all retired with one accord to sleep, remaining invisible until the sun was slanting over Persia and the Indian Ocean, gilding the horizon probably above the starry skies of far Cathay. The Wave An Egyptian Aftermath Many of the interiors are rich with carving, gilding, and mirrors, but harmonious coloured decoration is rare, and the fine and costly mosaics of Italy are almost unknown. Architecture Gothic and Renaissance The room was gorgeously fitted up with gilding and mirrors that seemed to reflect a million lights. Glories of Spain Traces of colour and gilding have almost entirely disappeared, but the stucco ornamentation, where not wilfully or heedlessly destroyed, retains all its original sharpness and beauty. An Architect's Note-Book in Spain principally illustrating the domestic architecture of that country. The Renaissance artists chiefly employed wood in making furniture, ornamenting it with gilding and painting, and inlaying it with agate, cornelian, lapis-lazuli, marble of various tints, ivory, tortoise-shell, mother-of-pearl and various woods. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Slice 3 "Borgia, Lucrezia" to "Bradford, John" When the sun was gilding the western hemisphere, and the day shone in all the mildness of the season, enveloped in serious thought and reverie, Albert walked forth among the surrounding shades. Alida or, Miscellaneous Sketches of Incidents During the Late American War. Founded on Fact Le Gascon caused his small gilding tools—curves and arabesques—to be scored across, so that when impressions were made from them a dotted line showed instead of a right line. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Slice 2 "Bohemia" to "Borgia, Francis" The solid qualities you dwelt on so favorably are like rough carvings; they are not meant for gilding. Tony Butler All these halls are differently ornamented, and with the exception of the gilding there is not one like the others. An Architect's Note-Book in Spain principally illustrating the domestic architecture of that country. A wire hair-pin, placed conspicuously near the top of it, was rendered so ridiculous by the gilding that Lynn laughed aloud. The Master's Violin It was all just as it used to be--the gilding on the mirrors and picture-frames, and on the furniture; and the beautiful hangings of green damask with a large raised pattern on it. L'Arrabiata and Other Tales Its facing was of tortured Portland stone, where Greek columns, Italian, Louis XIV and Tudor mouldings blended with rich Byzantine gildings and pre-Raphaelite frescoes. A Bed of Roses In London he was apt to run a little towards ornamental gilding, but in London his tastes had been tempered by the ill-natured criticism of the world at large. Ayala's Angel The interior is magnificently ornamented with gilding and sculpture, and the pavement is composed of rich Mosaics of various coloured marbles. Scenes and Adventures in Affghanistan See, the new sun is gilding all the mountains now with gold! The Guns of Europe The risen sun was gilding the distant woods. The Little Schoolmaster Mark A Spiritual Romance Looking away from this squalid scene, I became suddenly aware of an unusual amount of paint and gilding on the walls—an art tawdriness that had not before obtruded itself. Love's Usuries In using quicksilver, be careful that none of it falls on gold or silver coins, or jewellery, or plate, or on the ornamental gilding on book-covers. Soap-Bubbles and the Forces Which Mould Them The Greek potters did the same, and this practice must always be followed where fine painting or gilding is afterwards to be applied. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 6 "Celtes, Konrad" to "Ceramics" The rosy sunset was already gilding the windows of the castle when the two horsemen rode forth. On the Heights A Novel The large and lofty room was splendidly lighted by butter-oil lamps, the walls, the ceiling, even the floor, were all covered with gilding and brilliant colours. Travels in Tartary, Thibet, and China During the years 1844-5-6 Volume 2 The history of which he treated allowed of judicious and poetic gilding. Maria Edgeworth How many thousand years had it been sweeping across the earth without gilding other heads than those of gigantic saurians, pterodactyls, megalosauruses, and other fearful monsters? Maximina When gilding was employed it was laid on over a raised ground of clay finely modelled with a small tool or brush, and was attached by varnish, not by fire. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 6 "Celtes, Konrad" to "Ceramics" The house of Loring's mother was the usual mass of gilding and marble that characterised the last quarter of the nineteenth century in New York. Shadows of Flames A Novel While we were occupied with our meal, he opened a small cupboard, and took out a wooden plate, highly polished, and decorated with gilding and flowers, upon a red ground. Travels in Tartary, Thibet, and China During the years 1844-5-6 Volume 2 As we advance in life, we become more curious, more fastidious in gilding and gilders. Maria Edgeworth Christ has not said, 'Rear me stately edifices, and make my houses pleasing unto me with velvet, gilding and paint.' Father Brighthopes An Old Clergyman's Vacation The fashion also arose of enhancing the designs by means of accessory colours—almost unknown in the previous stages—such as white laid on in masses, blue and green, and even with gilding. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 6 "Celtes, Konrad" to "Ceramics" Our moist summer air, so worthless to breathe and cruel to ailing babes, is gilding a pill otherwise often hard to swallow. A Top-Floor Idyl It is, indeed, a very splendid apartment, as much so as immense mirrors, gilding, bronze, and or moulu can make it. Diary And Notes Of Horace Templeton, Esq. Volume I (of II) The moulding is “whitened up,” or prepared for gilding by covering it with repeated coatings of a mixture of finely powdered whiting and size. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 4 "Carnegie Andrew" to "Casus Belli" We were putting fresh gilding on this hand. Careers of Danger and Daring During this period the plan of painting copies of pictures on porcelain was developed to its utmost, and this, in combination with the richest gilding, marks the apotheosis of Viennese porcelain. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 6 "Celtes, Konrad" to "Ceramics" At first I had thought that Gordon had idealized her, mingling his fancy with the truth and succeeding in gilding the lily. A Top-Floor Idyl Alas! how is it that mere gilding can look so like solid gold—nay, be made to cover more graceful tracery, and forms more purely elegant, than the real metal? Diary And Notes Of Horace Templeton, Esq. Volume I (of II) Were a plain gilt moulding only desired, it would now be ready for gilding; but when the frame is to be enriched it first receives the composition ornaments. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 4 "Carnegie Andrew" to "Casus Belli" I found all hands on the "bell-deck" spreading out packets of patent gilding for the ball which awaited its new dress, all sticky from a fresh coat of sizing. Careers of Danger and Daring A good example of this style is an amphora from Rhodes with the subject of Peleus wooing Thetis, in which polychrome colouring and gilding are introduced. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 6 "Celtes, Konrad" to "Ceramics" The lily might be no better for the gilding, but it displayed her charm to the full. A Top-Floor Idyl All is crystal clearness and transparency, "gilding pale streams with heavenly alchemy." Due North or Glimpses of Scandinavia and Russia But auctioneers subdue even lions, and make no account of a coat of gilding. Edelweiss A Story How brightly the sun shines in through the windows of the room, gilding all around with its own radiance, and giving life and light to the very statues! Harper's New Monthly Magazine, February, 1852 It had no gilding nor satin, only a centre-piece on the ceiling, and sea-green hangings on the walls. Villa Eden: The Country-House on the Rhine All are placed in niches adorned with gilding, of which only partial traces remain. The Picturesque Antiquities of Spain Described in a series of letters, with illustrations representing Moorish palaces, cathedrals, and other monuments of art, contained in the cities of Burgos, Valladolid, Toledo, and Seville. The gilding is brilliant, the frescos elaborate to the last degree, and the masses of amber, lapis-lazuli, gold, silver, and precious gems are a never-ending surprise. Due North or Glimpses of Scandinavia and Russia Firstly, all the work must be equal in execution to the best by the greatest masters—painting, sculpture, and gilding.’ p. Legends of Florence Collected from the People, First Series How long with their splendour—with their gilding and glass—with their air of respectability and comfort, will they attract the unwary, ruin the weak, and slay the strong man in his strength and pride? The Night Side of London “Master Dawe,” he says, “do you know the present price of gold leaf for all this wicked gilding of yours?” Rewards and Fairies There were shops and stores and streets, men and women in tawdry European costume, and officers on horseback with a tatter of lace and gilding. The English in the West Indies or, The Bow of Ulysses Behind the musicians came a camel carrying a machine, something like Punch's show-box, covered with gilding. What We Saw in Egypt Sometimes along the road there would be the picture of a saint in the mossy hollow of a tree, with only the dull gilding left of the weather-beaten paint. The Golden Age in Transylvania No inscription is visible, it was probably only painted on the verge of the ledger-moulding, but traces of colour and gilding are faintly discernible on the figure. The Strife of the Roses and Days of the Tudors in the West Alas! my gay gilding will soon be spoiled here. Hans Andersen's Fairy Tales First Series Most of its paint was gone long since, only a few faint traces of gilding remaining to show what it must once have been. The Blind Lion of the Congo And he pointed to the very centre of the display, a pair of slippers made from bronze-gilt kid, and displaying a hideous blue silk bow upon the gilding. Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Ten Christmas stories The chief sat in a carriage drawn by five black horses; on both carriage doors was Banfy's crest in gilding. The Golden Age in Transylvania This is by far the easiest mode of gilding. Paper and Printing Recipes A Handy Volume of Practical Recipes, Concerning the Every-Day Business of Stationers, Printers, Binders, and the Kindred Trades What's the good of beautifying and gilding or ornamenting what you 're going to riddle with grape and smash with round shot? Davenport Dunn, Volume 1 (of 2) A Man Of Our Day At last the yellow globe touched the black line of the horizon, gilding the waters; then sank behind it and disappeared. Belcaro Being Essays on Sundry Aesthetical Questions Late sunlight threw level rays athwart the town, gilding towering westerly walls and striking fire from all their windows. The Destroying Angel Very fair in its exterior it was, with much plate glass, and ground glass, and gilding of letters, and shining of brass. An American Girl Abroad The vault is lierned with richly-carved bosses still warm with the marks of gilding; both on the bosses and the capitals the foliage is of the crumpled character suggestive of the oak-leaf. Bell's Cathedrals: The Cathedral Church of Wells A Description of Its Fabric and a Brief History of the Episcopal See A blush on Antony’s face would be like gilding refined gold. Tales from "Blackwood," Volume 2 The pretension itself requires a certain degree of knowledge, as gilding requires a certain quantity of gold. The Intellectual Life This is attained by light tints, and brilliant colors and gilding; but the brightest colors and the strongest contrasts must be on the furniture, not on the walls and ceilings. Maids Wives and Bachelors Gorgeous they were in tapestry and gilding, filled with a gaping crowd of visitors, and echoing to the voice of a voluble guide. An American Girl Abroad Huge divans in scarlet satin were ripped and battered, the gilding of the sconces was tarnished and blackened, and the parquetry flooring, of intricate design, was warped and loose under the advancing foot. Command This is how M. Mairet describes the use of his varnish; with a very soft brush, the varnish is spread over the covers of the book without putting it on the gilding. Book Repair and Restoration As he remarked to himself, "There 's many thinks more of the gilding than the gingerbread!" The Daltons, Volume II (of II) Or,Three Roads In Life The conception of these works of art, as they richly deserve to be called, the drawing, painting, gilding, are of the highest order. Eureka: A Prose Poem Its gilding must have improved as each century has toned it down. Cathedrals of Spain In the heel of the afternoon the level rays of the sun were gilding parti-colored minarets of mosque and palaces with barbaric splendor. The Song of the Wolf Gutta-percha will not answer at such points, except for cold gilding, as the application of a warm gilding iron would liquefy it. Book Repair and Restoration Presently we come upon a spot where the earth is flecked with golden sunlight, shifting and evanescent, sifted, as it were, through the gently vibrating leaves, softly gilding the sombre drapery of the forest. The Pearl of India Thus stood we as the sun arose,—that "Sun of Austerlitz!" so often appealed to and apostrophized by Napoleon as gilding the greatest of his glories. Tom Burke Of "Ours", Volume II A beautiful receptacle for soiled collars and cuffs may be made by putting a cardboard bottom in a discarded and shattered coal scuttle, gilding the whole and tying a pale blue ribbon on the bail. A Guest at the Ludlow and Other Stories And then," pursued the young prattler, "I learn varnishing, and gilding, and japaning. Coelebs In Search of a Wife I have sometimes succeeded in restoring missing spots of gilding by the simple employment of gilt paint, laid with a fine brush upon the properly prepared patch, imitating carefully each missing part of the ornamentation. Book Repair and Restoration The marriage coffers in Italy were of exceptional richness in their carving and gilding and were sometimes painted by great artists. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 6 "Cockaigne" to "Columbus, Christopher" They politely took us into the sacristy, and exhibited with much pride some graven images of rather coarse workmanship, which were covered with gilding and bright coloured paint. Etna A History of the Mountain and of its Eruptions The body of this vehicle is not supported by springs, but hung on leather straps; and the whole structure is very richly loaded with ornamental carving, gilding and paint-work. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 5 "Clervaux" to "Cockade" The altar is a mass of gilding and purple. Through Our Unknown Southwest The clavichord, derived from the dulcimer by the addition of a keyboard, consisted of a rectangular case, with or without legs, often very elaborately ornamented with paintings and gilding. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 4 "Cincinnatus" to "Cleruchy" They stopped on the bridge again to watch the sun's last beams gilding the waters, and Barbara asked, "Do you believe the right kind of a girl would do that?" John March, Southerner From the ends of the thills springs a wooden arch, called the duga, rising eighteen inches above the horse's shoulder, and usually emblazoned with gilding and brilliant colors. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 16, No. 93, July, 1865 With the newly risen moon gilding the small waves of the gulf below them, the picture looked most peaceful. Eagles of the Sky With Jack Ralston Along the Air Lanes To my statue all covered with gilding the magicians offered their homage. La Sorcière: The Witch of the Middle Ages Clays was the first to appreciate the beauty of calm waters reflecting the slow procession of clouds, the glories of sunset illuminating the sails of ships or gilding the tarred sides of heavy fishing-boats. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 4 "Cincinnatus" to "Cleruchy" Goldsmith's Work.—In this branch of art the ancient Peruvians greatly excelled, especially in inlaying and gilding. The Story of Extinct Civilizations of the West Observe this vulgar daubing of brown paint and barbaric gilding, and think of what the Moors did with colour in the courts of the Alhambra! Old and New London Volume I Does the gilding of this ceiling please you? Timar's Two Worlds Quaint, rattling, puffing, asthmatic, and wheezy, the pioneer of ten thousand gilding creations of beauty and strength made its way between the white-washed houses of the old tramway at p. 18Merthyr. Railway Adventures and Anecdotes extending over more than fifty years In some occult way the gilding on the green leaves stabbed at his breast and accused him of futility. The Deaves Affair Gold-beating and gilding had been prosecuted to remarkable delicacy, and the very thin layers of gold-leaf on many articles led the Spaniards at first to believe they were of the solid metal. The Story of Extinct Civilizations of the West The old hall, properly so called, occupied the eastern side of the quadrangle, the ascent to it being by a noble stone staircase, covered, and highly embellished by stucco-work, gilding, &c. Old and New London Volume I But this was a gilded age, and the gilding hid the corruption, beneath. Bible Studies in the Life of Paul Historical and Constructive It gives the appearance of permanence and repose and quiet fellowship; and, next to pictures on the walls, the many-colored bindings and gildings of books are the most agreeable adornment of a room.” Household Papers and Stories A serviceable standard lamp can be made by taking a small empty cotton spool, gilding or painting it, and fixing the wooden part of a thin penholder firmly into it. What Shall We Do Now?: Five Hundred Games and Pastimes The autumnal tints were gilding the trees in the park with their glowing hues, and the air had that wintry mildness which is soothing though melancholy. Ellen Middleton—A Tale Paintings, mosaics, marble and gilding were requisite; the dome was to be relieved of Thornhill's lifeless grisailles; and above all, stained-glass windows were pronounced indispensable. Old and New London Volume I Charles the Second issued proclamations “to repress the excess of gilding of coaches and chariots,” to restrain the waste of gold, which, as they supposed, by the excessive use of gilding, had grown scarce. Curiosities of Literature, Vol. 3 There may be, indeed, the most perfect home-feeling, the utmost cosiness and restfulness, in apartments crusted with gilding, carpeted with velvet, and upholstered with satin. Household Papers and Stories Pray less of your gilding and more of your carving.”’ By-ways in Book-land Short Essays on Literary Subjects How beautiful they were on that day, that July day, "the ancestral homes of England," as Mrs. Hemans calls them; streams of sunshine gilding their tall elms, their spreading oaks and stately beeches. Ellen Middleton—A Tale Vestiges of gilding were discovered upon this monument. Old and New London Volume I The arms were put on with paint and gilding. The Little Book of the Flag The grand hall is about two hundred and twenty feet in length, with costly decorations in marble, paintings, and gilding. Maria Antoinette Makers of History Their hulls are rich in gilding and in colors—green, red, pink, and blue. With the French in France and Salonika Byzantine art embodied Asiatic luxury in splendor and in profusion of color and gilding. Applied Design for Printers A Handbook of the Principles of Arrangement, with Brief Comment on the Periods of Design Which Have Most Strongly Influenced Printing Typographic Technical Series for Apprentices #43 He is but carving and gilding, and must not turn aside to weep; but he knows that hell is burning on, for all that, and the smoke of it withers his oak-leaves. The Stones of Venice, Volume III (of 3) The various altars and mural decorations are beautiful with painting, gilding and carving. Famous Firesides of French Canada Its inmates, Aristo and Callista, are engaged in their ordinary work of moulding or carving, painting or gilding the various articles which the temples or the private shrines of the established religion required. Callista : a Tale of the Third Century |
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