Gilder Collection

Trade Card for John Steell, Carver, Gilder, and Printseller, 19th century. 19th century. Creator: Anon
Trade Card for John Steell, Carver, Gilder, and Printseller, 19th century

Bob Gilder USA, 15 June 1992 Date: 15 June 1992

Front of No 3, Sweetings Alley, Cornhill, lately property of Samuel Knights, Printseller and Frame Maker (engraving)
610406 Front of No 3, Sweetings Alley, Cornhill, lately property of Samuel Knights, Printseller and Frame Maker (engraving) by English School

The gilder at work: gilding the edge of the plates. Date: 1913

Young women painting plates, this would of been done in several stages. Date: 1913

WW II - T-19 Locust tank emerging from a Hamilcar gilder
Vintage photograph World War II - T-19 Locust tank emerging from a Hamilcar gilder

Irish gentleman in his cell, Dublin prison, 1821
Irish gentleman in his cell with other inmates, Dublin prison, 1821. Captain Blake introduces a ragged exciseman. Sheriffs Prison - Introducing Swan the Exciseman

R Moseley, carver and gilder to the king, trade card (engraving)
731539 R Moseley, carver and gilder to the king, trade card (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: R Moseley, carver and gilder to the king, trade card)

Shop front, E B Clarke, Picture Framers, Kingston
Shop front, E B Clarke, Picture Framers, 29 Eden Street, Kingston-on-Thames, Surrey. circa 1910

Cribb, glass and picture frame maker, trade card (engraving)
733793 Cribb, glass and picture frame maker, trade card (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cribb, glass and picture frame maker, trade card)

Receipt from Lorenzo Gobbi, carver, gilder, looking glass and picture frame manufacturer, Liverpool, 1886 (litho)
3639374 Receipt from Lorenzo Gobbi, carver, gilder, looking glass and picture frame manufacturer, Liverpool, 1886 (litho) by English School

C F Tunmer, carver and gilder, picture and looking glass frame manufacturer, trade card (engraving)
731617 C F Tunmer, carver and gilder, picture and looking glass frame manufacturer, trade card (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: C F Tunmer)

Trade card for James Cherry, painter, carver; gilder and picture frame maker, Coventry, Warwickshire (engraving)
6032206 Trade card for James Cherry, painter, carver; gilder and picture frame maker, Coventry, Warwickshire (engraving) by English School

Carvers and Gilders,s and J Fuller, trade card (engraving)
984059 Carvers and Gilders,s and J Fuller, trade card (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Carvers and Gilders,s and J Fuller)

Gliders troops dig positions ahead of a field in which they were landed. A glider is in the background. 13th June 1944

Trade Card for Syers & Treble, Carvers, Gilders, and Printsellers, 19th century

Handrock. Frederic(k). Vilhem. 34 ans, ne a Lyeck (Allemagne). Doreur sur bois. Anarchiste. 2/3/94. 1894

Leather gilders, 1751-1777. A print from the Encyclopedie, ou Dictionnaire Raisonne des Sciences, des Arts et des Metiers by Diderot & d Alembert, 1751-1777. Private Collection

Wood gilders, 1751-1777. A print from the Encyclopedie, ou Dictionnaire Raisonne des Sciences, des Arts et des Metiers by Diderot & d Alembert, 1751-1777. Private Collection

Metal gilders, 1751-1777
Gilder, 1751-1777. A print from the Encyclopedie, ou Dictionnaire Raisonne des Sciences, des Arts et des Metiers by Diderot & d Alembert, 1751-1777. Private Collection

COLONIAL ADVERTISEMENT. Makers label used by Thomas Natt, carver, gilder, and importer, at Philadelphia, c1760

Richard Watson Gilder, American social worker and writer
Richard Watson Gilder (1814-1909), American social worker and writer. circa late 19th century

Richard Watson Gilder
RICHARD WATSON GILDER American social worker and writer. Date: 1814 - 1909

Relieur-Doreur, printed by Ludovic Simonneau (engraving)
XJF437913 Relieur-Doreur, printed by Ludovic Simonneau (engraving) by French School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Diagrams of the tools used by a bookbinder-gilder; ); French

Relieur-Doreur, printed by Ludovic Simeanneau (engraving)
XJF437911 Relieur-Doreur, printed by Ludovic Simeanneau (engraving) by French School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Indian gilder applying gold leaf to a frame. Before gold leaf was burnished on, size had to be applied. Hand-coloured engraving published Rudolph Ackermann, London, 1822

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In the 19th century, John Steell was a skilled carver, gilder, and printseller. His trade card showcased his talent and expertise in these artistic fields. Another notable figure in the world of gilding was Bob Gilder. Although not much information is provided about him, it is evident that he made a mark in his profession. One intriguing image from 1913 depicts a gilder meticulously applying gold leaf to the edges of plates. This delicate process required great precision and attention to detail. Similarly, another photograph captures young women engaged in painting plates. This task would have been carried out in multiple stages, showcasing their dedication to achieving perfection. Moving on to more unconventional uses of gilding during World War II, we see a T-19 Locust tank emerging from a Hamilcar glider. The combination of these two vehicles demonstrates innovative military tactics employed during wartime. Taking a step back into history, an illustration portrays an Irish gentleman confined within his cell at Dublin prison in 1821. Despite his circumstances, one cannot help but notice the intricate gilt decoration adorning the walls—a testament to artistry even amidst adversity. R Moseley's trade card proudly proclaims him as "carver and gilder to the king. " Such recognition highlights his exceptional skills and craftsmanship that earned royal patronage. The shop front of E B Clarke showcases their expertise as picture framers based in Kingston—an establishment dedicated to enhancing artwork through elegant frames. Cribb's trade card emphasizes their specialization in glasswork and picture framing—two essential components for preserving and displaying cherished artworks or photographs. A receipt from Lorenzo Gobbi reveals him as a versatile craftsman involved in carving, gilding, manufacturing looking glasses (mirrors), and creating picture frames—all contributing elements for enhancing interior decor with elegance. Lastly, C F Tunmer's trade card introduces him as both a carver and gilder, specializing in manufacturing picture and looking glass frames.