Carved and Gilded Cartouche

This cartouche, including the shell, had been lost from the early 18th century English looking glass. I carved and gilded the recreation based on research into a related group of looking glasses.

Carving in progress with detailing being laid out.

Carving almost finished.

Finished carving with gesso applied.

Red clay bole applied…ready for gold.

 

Gold leaf being applied.

 

Completed cartouche mounted on the looking glass.

• carving
• conservation
• gilding