Gillett & Johnston Gold leaf Gilding of Clocks, Weathervanes, Coats of Arms, Figures and Signs

March 6, 2013 / Sophie / Clock Restoration, dial clocks, Gilding, History, Weathervanes

Gilding As Horological Engineer’s we carry out a vast amount of gilding which often surprises some of our clients. Gilding is a process of applying fine gold leaf or powder to solid surfaces such as wood, stone, or metal to give a thin coating of gold. We use the finest quality extra thick 24c English gold leaf […]

clock, Clockmakers, coats of arms, figures, signs, weathervanes

Gillett & Johnston Welsh Red Dragon Weathervane

November 1, 2012 / Sophie / weathervane restoration, Weathervanes

Weathervane (or weathercock) from the Old English word ‘fane’ meaning ‘flag’. Gillett & Johnston have recently completed a full restoration of a Dragon weathervane. The weathervane which is located in Wales needed to be restored to its full glory after many years weathering the elements. Our engineers travelled into Wales and brought the Dragon weathervane […]

Weathervane, Weathervane Conservation, Weathervane Restoration