ORMOLU
Ormolu (meaning "ground gold" in French) is an alloy of the metals copper, tin and zinc that is used to imitate gold.
Ormolu: A term referring to gilded bronze or brass mounts. From the French for "ground gold" ...
Ormolu - This is a term which refers to gilded bronze or brass mounts. It comes from the French word meaning "ground gold" ...
Ormolu
A gilding process introduced in mid 17th century using powdered gold in a mercury amalgam applied to metal and then heated to evaporate the mercury as a very toxic vapour.
Ormulu ...
THE ORMOLU PROCESS
Many inkstands were made entirely of brass or bronze with an ormolu finish.
Ormolu - Gilded bronze or brass mounts.
Oxidation - Chemical process to blacken or tarnish. Slphur and oxygen is used on silver.
Oxide - A compound containing one oxygen atom per molecule.
 See also: Cut, Jewel, Oxygen, Metal, Stone
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