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New York Avenue Presbyterian Church

Washington, DC

Project Specifications

Techniques:

Gilding

Scope:

Re-gild the hands, numbers, and garland surrounding the faces of four steeple clocks in 24 Karat Gold

Duration:

11 Days

Project Description

The New York Avenue Presbyterian Church commissioned a total restoration of the gilding on its steeple.  The organization charged with regilding the hands, numbers, and garland surrounding the faces of the four steeple clocks in 24 Karat Gold asked me to supervise the project, train and then oversee the work of others, and correct any work not executed properly.

Work in progress

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Gilding numbers
Gilding closeup
Break time
Gilding in progress
Gilded Garland (extreme closup)
Steeple Clocks - Work in Progress

Completed Work

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