goldwork

[ gohld-wurk ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

First recorded in 1675–85; gold + work

The sun shone upon the gems and goldwork of their helmets, upon lances and pennons, upon buckler and embroidered surcoat.

Its beauty lies in its delicate goldwork and peculiarly harmonious blending of colours.

The brooches worn by the wealthy are often magnificent examples of jewellery, enriched with gems set in delicate goldwork.

With the development of machinery appeared thin goldwork, ornamented with stamped and pressed designs.

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