vermeil (laquer-coated metal)

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A base metal, usually silver, copper, or bronze, that has been coated with a transparent orange-red lacquer to produce a rich gold-colored finish that appears to be gilt. Vermeil was common in the 19th century but rarely used today. For gold-plated silver, use "silver gilding."
vermeil
Accepted term: 10-Mar-2025