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Of or pertaining to any element, compound or alloy that conducts both heat and electricity.

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silver-girf
Metals; Silver

The application of a layer of gold to silver for decorative effect or as protection against corrosion, either in whole or in part (see parcel-gilt).

repoussé
Metals; Silver

A working embossed decoration from the front to add detail.

rococo
Metals; Silver

Exuberant naturalistic style of decoration fashionable in the early 18th century. Associated with the work of paul de lamerie.

salver
Metals; Silver

A flat dish with plain or decorated border on foot or feet, originally for presentation of food. Usually circular but can be octagonal, trefoil shaped etc. Salvers with a smaller ...

sconce
Metals; Silver

Candlestick for wall mounting with reflecting back plate for magnifying light. 17th-18th century.

service
Metals; Silver

The articles of same pattern, date and maker; especially of flatware. Incomplete services are described as “part” or “matched”.

quaich
Metals; Silver

A shallow, pronounced two-handled dish on low foot. Of scottish origin, 17th-18th century.

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