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Ormolu

Glass Dictionary

Ormolu

(from French, “ground gold”) An alloy with a copper base, used for decoration. Some glass objects have ormolu mounts.

Alternate Spellings: 
ormalou
ormalo
Artwork Examples: 
Ormolu and Blue Opaline Clock

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