silver gilt

noun

1. an ornamental coating of silver, silver leaf, or a silver-colored substance.

silver-gilt

noun

1. silver covered with a thin film of gold

Word History and Origins

Origin of silver gilt¹

late Middle English word dating back to 1375–1425

Example Sentences

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer and Lib Dem leader Ed Davey were among the guests, facing elaborate table settings with six different wine glasses and a line-up of silver-gilt cutlery.

From BBC

The silver-gilt spoon is the oldest piece in the regalia, probably made for Henry II or Richard I in the 12th century.

From Reuters

The woman depicted here was likely aristocratic, Ng said, judging by her pink dress brocaded in silver-gilt and silver-wound thread, white neck ruff and fine jewelry.

From New York Times

Among the objects were two silver-gilt and Sèvres porcelain ice buckets commissioned by Napoleon Bonaparte and a silver-gilt lamp made for his mother.

From New York Times

His 19th-century silver-gilt dinner service alone was worth more than the average home in Pittsburgh.

From Salon