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A 19th century French Baroque 24 karat gold leaf frame from the New Haven Colony Historical Society Museum, Connecticut. An over night roof leak discovered in the morning caused severe water damage to this frame.
 
 

Before photo taken at the museum
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It's nearly destroyed
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New elements are cast
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New linear ornamentation is cast
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Bole clay is applied prior to gilding
nhhsboleinprog.jpg
In progress photo of the gilding
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After restoration photo
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After photo close up
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After
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