Gilt metal antiques are items made from various metals, such as silver or bronze, which have been covered with a thin layer of gold or gold leaf.
Below are some examples and price guides of Art Nouveau gilt metal antiques including a vase with gilt metal mounts and a lamp.
ART NOUVEAU Monumental Vase circa 1900
glazed earthenware, gilt metal
height 37 1/2in (95cm); width 24in (61cm); depth 17in (43.5cm)
Sold for US$ 3,187 inc. premium at Bonham’s in 2021
RENÉ LALIQUE ART NOUVEAU GILT-METAL AND GLASS BROOCH
Gilt-metal, glass, circa 1905, signed Lalique
Size/Dimensions: 4.1 cm (15⁄8 in.)
Gross Weight: 23.2 grams
Sold for USD 1,512 at Christie’s in 2022
An Art Nouveau gilt metal electric table lamp, circa 1910, in the form of a standing classically draped maiden beside a branch with five protruding flower heads forming the lights, the base with inset frosted glass panels to simulate water, indistinctly signed, 82cm high
Sold for £3,600 at Kinghams Auctioneers in 2022
An Art Nouveau (Jugendstil) cast gilt brass table casket made by Erhard & Sohne, Germany, early 20th century. Domed lid with hinged handle and hinged lockplate. Body completely decorated in relief with scrolling flowers and vines, fitted velvet lined interior, short bracket feet, complete with original key bearing the Erhard & Sohn lion, and hallmarked on base, 4.5 in. height x 7.5 in. length x 4 in. width, 4lbs weight, condition very good, some patination.
Sold for US$275 at Willow Creek Coin & Collectibles in 2022
Art Nouveau perfume box. France ca.1910.
Translucent glass and gilt metal.
Curious Art Nouveau period dressing table perfume box, in translucent garnet glass moulded in an ovoid shape with a top opening mechanism which, when operated, contains two small bottles to put the perfume inside. Foot, mouthpiece and top opening button of floral form, in metal.
Sold for €300 at Setdart Auction House in 2022
