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mosaic gold
[mosaic a.1 and n.]
†1. [= F. or de mosaïque (Dict. de Trévoux).] (See quot. 1727–41.) Obs.
1727–41Chambers Cycl. s.v. Gold, Mosaic Gold, is gold applied in panels on a proper ground, distributed into squares, lozenges, and other compartments; part whereof is shadowed to raise or heighten the rest.
2. [tr. late L. aurum mūsīvum.] A disulphide of tin.
1746H. Pemberton Dispens. 220 Aurum Musivum. Mosaic Gold. Take of tin one pound; of flowers of sulphur seven ounces; sal-ammoniac [etc.]. 1890Brannt Metal Worker's Handy-Bk. 149 Red Bronze is produced by the application of red bronze lacquer or red bronze powder or red mosaic gold.
3. An alloy of copper and zinc, used for cheap jewellery and ornamental metal work; = ormolu.
1839in Ure Dict. Arts 869. 1852 Mrs. Smythies Bride Elect xiv, The metal was mosaic gold..and the emeralds..were bits of green glass. |