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This is a photo of a typical French floral wreath with a gilded rose - Tomlinson Harpsichords

French Double Manual
Soundboard decoration

This is a photo of a typical French floral wreath with a gilded rose. The rose is cast in lead then gilt with 22 carat gold leaf.


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Dry pigments are mixed with water and gum arabic - Tomlinson Harpsichords The soundboard is given a protective coating of shellac - Tomlinson Harpsichords
In a traditional manner, dry pigments are mixed with water and gum arabic and painted
directly on the German spruce soundboard.  After the completion of the painting, the
soundboard is given a protective coating of shellac.

A choice of bird and flower species are given the client -
Clients are given a choice of bird and flower species with the artist free to interpret these as she sees fit. The results are usually well beyond expectation.   		Olga's contemporary renditions do not compete for attention - Tomlinson Harpsichords
Here is a detail of the case Chinoiserie.
Chinoiserie decoration on inside of lid - Tomlinson Harpsichords Chinoiserie decoration on inside of lid - Tomlinson Harpsichords
Details of the lid Chinoiserie.
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