Milpol Posted February 2, 2019 Posted February 2, 2019 Does anyone know of a firm that will undertake the gilding of pre-gilded items ? I have a 1902 infantry officers helmet in good condition, but the spike its cross and chinstrap could do with re-gilding.
pjac Posted February 9, 2019 Posted February 9, 2019 Has the gilt gone, or is just dulled? If the former, I can't help, I'm afraid. If the latter, Hagerty silver and multimetal foam can produce remarkable results. I have used it on blue cloth helmet plates and waist belt clasps with great success. It is not abrasive and does not damage the gilt. I was put on to it by a guy who is one of the top restorers of pickelhaubes, - he uses it to bring fire gilt on officer helmets back to life. Patrick 1
Milpol Posted March 18, 2019 Author Posted March 18, 2019 Thank you for your reply. Yes, the gilding has dulled. Will try your remedy. Thanks again.
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