Re-Gilding

[ussguppy]

Anyone had any experience with reapplying fire gilt? Looking to refurbish my hat badge for work, but haven't found any company that does it.

I like the look that my Bavarian officers wappen has and want to duplicate that in this.

Any leads are appreciated!

Gabe

 

[JzPf]

Anyone had any experience with reapplying fire gilt? Looking to refurbish my hat badge for work, but haven't found any company that does it.

I like the look that my Bavarian officers wappen has and want to duplicate that in this.

Any leads are appreciated!

Gabe

Gabe,
I’ve looked into to this also, but I understand that it is no longer done because the process requires the use of mercury.
Dennis

 

[Sandmann]

There are special companies, here in Europe. I would ask them for help but I think it is not cheap.
Here are some links:

ATELIER FÃœR FEUERVERGOLDUNG DIRK MEYER

Feuervergoldung – Reinigung – Aufarbeitung › Antike Lampen und Leuchten

www.antike-lampen-restaurieren.de

 

[ussguppy]

Gabe,
I’ve looked into to this also, but I understand that it is no longer done because the process requires the use of mercury.
Dennis

Yeah, when part of the process is boiling off the mercury, that could maybe have a few health concerns haha

 

[ussguppy]

There are special companies, here in Europe. I would ask them for help but I think it is not cheap.
Here are some links:

ATELIER FÃœR FEUERVERGOLDUNG DIRK MEYER

Feuervergoldung – Reinigung – Aufarbeitung › Antike Lampen und Leuchten

www.antike-lampen-restaurieren.de

Great, thank you! I'll post how much they charge for curiosities sake.

 

[ww1czechlegion]

Great, thank you! I'll post how much they charge for curiosities sake.

I will be surprised if the cost they charge is less than simply buying a new cap device. And that's not including the cost to mail to Germany and back to the US.

 

[ussguppy]

I will be surprised if the cost they charge is less than simply buying a new cap device. And that's not including the cost to mail to Germany and back to the US.

Unfortunately, it's a WW2 cap device and the new ones are not very nice in comparison. It is a vanity thing, but you are probably correct, not worth the cost...

 

[Peter B]

Unfortunately, it's a WW2 cap device and the new ones are not very nice in comparison. It is a vanity thing, but you are probably correct, not worth the cost...

But what price pride and esprit de corps?

When I was a young Bombardier (Corporal) in the Artilley I had my cap badge gold plated.

Anchors Aweigh!

Peter