Guilloche: An ornamental border composed of two or more bands or ribbons twisted one over the other.
Gilding: The process of covering the surface silver with a thin layer of gold.
German Silver: A white alloy of nickel, copper and zinc. The same as nickel silver. Originated in Germany in the
19th century. Has no silver content.
19th century. Has no silver content.
Gauge: The measure of thickness of sheet metal or the measure of diameter of wire.
Gallery: A raised vertical rim around an article, such as a wine coaster or tray, decorated with
piercework.
piercework.
Gadroon: An ornamental border consisting of continuing narrow, panels either
vertical or slanting.
vertical or slanting.
Gold Wash: Items that have a very thin electroplating of gold. Often wears away quickly because it is so thin.
Goldsmith: The term applied without distinction to a craftsman who works in gold or silver.
Gold Electroplate: Articles made of a non-precious metal onto which pure gold is deposited by the process of
electroplating.
electroplating.
Grotesque: A type of ornamentation using fantastic or monstrous human or animal
figures.
figures.
Grey Finish: See Butler Finish.
Greek Key: A style of classic ornamental decoration in the shape of interlocking L’s.
Goblet: A drinking vessel with a stem and a foot, and without a handle.
Gravy Boat / Sauce Boat: An elongated pitcher for serving gravy or sauces. Shown in the
photo with a matching underplate.
photo with a matching underplate.
Green Gold: An alloy of gold and silver.
Guild: An association of people belonging to a particular craft or trade.
Graver: The tool used to engrave silver.
Grain: A measurement of troy weight equal to 1/24th of a pennyweight.
Glove Darner: A sewing tool used to mend gloves.
Griffin: From classical mythology, a creature having the head and wings
of an eagle and the body of a lion.
of an eagle and the body of a lion.
Gorget: Originally a piece of armor worn to protect the throat against swords and
other weapons. By the 18th century the gorget had become primarily ornamental, used as
an accessory to military uniforms.
other weapons. By the 18th century the gorget had become primarily ornamental, used as
an accessory to military uniforms.
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