mosaic gold

American  

noun

1. Chemistry. stannic sulfide.

2. ormolu.

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mosaic gold British  

/ məˈzeɪɪk /

noun

1. stannic sulphide, esp when suspended in lacquer for use in gilding surfaces

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Etymology

Origin of mosaic gold

First recorded in 1720–30; so called because used in mosaic work

Example Sentences

All vain ambition, such as that now subsisting, between the potboy and the peer, as manifested in Chesterfield's mosaic gold and cigars, would be prevented.

From Cannibals all! or, Slaves without masters by Fitzhugh, George

Never wear mosaic gold or paste diamonds; they are representatives of a mean ambition to appear what you are not, and most likely what you ought not to wish to be.

From A Hand-book of Etiquette for Ladies by Anonymous

To his memory a most gorgeous tomb was set up in the Choir, composed of marbles, precious stones, mosaic, gold and silver, and bearing a large image of the Earl in silver on the top.

From Bell's Cathedrals: The Abbey Church of Tewkesbury with some Account of the Priory Church of Deerhurst Gloucestershire by Massé, H. J. L. J. (Henri Jean Louis Joseph)

It has the same row of pillars with little specks of mosaic gold; but its beauty is that of delicate proportions and soft tones.

From A Wanderer in Florence by Lucas, E. V. (Edward Verrall)

A gentleman does not wear slop-shop clothes nor mosaic gold.

From The Night Side of London by Ritchie, J. Ewing (James Ewing)