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C for cordovan (gilt leather)
C is for coral
S as in sulphide
D as in damascene
H is for hardstone
G is for galuchat
This term, covering both the material and the technique, applies to the denticle-covered skins of stingrays and sharks. Initially used as an abrasive,…
B as in Boulle
Boulle marquetry combines lavish elegance with the most refined materials. The undisputed essence of the French style desired by Louis XIV, this technique…
C as in cameo
The cameo came down through the ages to become a star in the 19 th century. Princes, kings and emperors prized the small luxury objects made of fine…
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C for cordovan (gilt leather)
Cordovan or cordwain ("from Cordoba"), also called gilt leather,…