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gadroon Applied series of small vertical, diagonal or twisted flutes commonly used as a border decoration on silverware.

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Gallery - The ornamental metal or wood railing around the edge of a table or desk.

Georgian A period of design in English furniture from 1714 to 1795. Among the best known designers were Hepplewhite, Sheraton, Chippendale, and the Adams Brothers. Mahogany and walnut were the chief woods used.

gesso A plaster-like base applied to timber and then carved and gilded. Source: Antiques Price Guide 2004, Judith Miller ISBN -7894-9550-3

gilding Applying a gold coating to silver or other metals or materials. Source: Antiques Price Guide 2004, Judith Miller ISBN -7894-9550-3

gilding The decoration of an object with a thin layer of gold, gold leaf or gold foil. Gillows - Founded in 1703 by Robert Gillows, the Gillows firm operated successfully as a family-owned business well into the 19th century. Operating from Lancaster, England, Gillows was especially noted for their quality and innovative designs.

gimbals The rotating rings attached to a chronometer to keep it level in its case. Source: Antiques Price Guide 2004, Judith Miller ISBN -7894-9550-3

Girandole Elaborate candelabra associated with Rococo and Neoclassical design. Also refers to heavily carved or glided sconces or wall brackets with mirrored backplates to reflect the candlelight.

glaze The glassy coating applied to porous ceramics to make them stronger and waterproof. Source: Antiques Price Guide 2004, Judith Miller ISBN -7894-9550-3

Glaze A shiny, glassy surface coating that also seals porous bodies of porcelain and pottery. Glazes can be translucent, opaque or colored. Lead and salt glazes are applied to pottery and soft-paste porcelain, feldspathic glazes to hard-paste porcelain.

googly eyes Dolls' eyes that are large and round and glance to one side. Source: Antiques Price Guide 2004, Judith Miller ISBN -7894-9550-3

grosse point A needlepoint stitch that crosses two warp and welft threads. Source: Antiques Price Guide 2004, Judith Miller ISBN -7894-9550-3

ground The base or background color of ceramics on which decoration is applied. Source: Antiques Price Guide 2004, Judith Miller ISBN -7894-9550-3

growler A mechanism found in teddy bears from the early to mid 20thC that makes a growling sound. Source: Antiques Price Guide 2004, Judith Miller ISBN -7894-9550-3

gueridon A small table or pedestal with a circular top dating from the 17th and early 18th centuries. Originally used to support candelabras

guilloché enamel Translucent enamel applied over engraved metal. Source: Antiques Price Guide 2004, Judith Miller ISBN -7894-9550-3