gilt bronze

American  

noun

1. ormolu.

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Etymology

Origin of gilt bronze

First recorded in 1885–90

Example Sentences

Now, researchers have found evidence that David altered the image to obscure signs of their wealth—including her large, ornate hat and his desk, originally shown as decorated with gilt bronze.

From Science Magazine • Sep. 15, 2021

At each corner is a gilt bronze figure of a Greek goddess.

From BBC • Oct. 23, 2020

That same adoration of curvy women shines in gilt bronze in medieval Indian art.

From The Guardian • Oct. 14, 2015

Small turrets, on the gilt bronze corner mounts, flaunt her coat of arms.

From New York Times • Dec. 30, 2011

Both were carved and ornamented with scroll work of gilt bronze, but were without curtains.

From In the Palace of the King A Love Story of Old Madrid by Crawford, F. Marion (Francis Marion)