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Any of several copper and zinc or tin alloys resembling gold in appearance and used to ornament furniture, moldings, architectural details, and jewelry.

An imitation of gold.

Gold-leaf prepared for gildingbronze, brass, or the like.

Hence Gilded bronze prepared for metal mountings of elegant furniture and similar decorative purposes.

Fine brass, sometimes colored and treated with lacquer to give it brilliancy: used for imitation jewelry, chandeliers, and similar fine metal-work.