Gold Leaf is the purest and most brilliant form of decoration. Used in 23 1/2 carat form it reflects an image of quality, class and power. For the finest work...there is no substitute.

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In 2010 St. Andrew's Cathedral in Glasgow undertook major restoration. The specialist decoration was awarded to Scott Telfer one of the countries top gilders, I spent a few weeks working along side him on this fascinating project.

This project was for Wrexham Councils' heritage department. The Maypole Dairy Company had over a thousand branches in Great Britain, the facias were carved, then gilded and overlaid in glass. Working from old black and white photographs I was able to recreate the gold work. After gilding the 15 inch high letters I cut templates out of paper and burnished the gold in different directions with velvet to create the illusion of the carved letters.

The glass stall riser signs were painted and gilded in reverse with 2 shades of gold. The new black ironwork was highlighted in gold with the emphasis being on the monograme. The shop faces south and when the sun is shining the gold reflects the quality of what the Victorian shops stood for in that "golden" era.

This burl walnut painted plaque features burnished gold scroll work. As the light falls upon it the gold is reflected in all directions.