Works by Vic. Stiles of V.J. Gilding Repairs based in France

The gilded items shown here are works by Vic. Stiles of V.J. Gilding Repairs based in France.

The materials used include Wrights of Lymm’s 23.5 ct. Standard gold leaf, 23.ct. Red gold leaf and 18.ct. Green gold leaf, everything is laid by hand on 3hr. or 12hr. gold size.

The elephant figurines are a part of a new range featuring endangered animals, for every item showed 10 per cent of the price will be donated to an endangered animal charity.

For any enquiry, please contact via email. at victor.stiles4023@gmail.com

 

     

Tutankhamun’s Gold Leaf coffin Restoration

King Tutankhamun gilded outer coffin has been removed from the king’s tomb for the first time since it was discovered in 1922 to undergo an eight month restoration project , Restoration work has begun on the 3,300-year-old coffin , this will be the first time the coffin will have left the tomb in 97 years .

The coffin was made with gilded wood which will now be restored before going on display in the Grand Egyptian Museum for the first time.