These French gilt gold metal threads are made with real metal, wrapped around a cotton core. It is about the size of sewing thread. These threads were used in metal embroidery for couching and other embroidery stitches.
Generally, the French gold thread is made of thin plates of metal cut into strips, and wound round strands of cotton in the same manner as the Japanese gold. If the metal is real, the cost is of course great. It is sold by weight. In addition to its superiority in wear, it has this advantage, that old gold or silver thread is always of intrinsic value, and may be sold at the current price of the metal whatever state it may be in. Many varieties of gilt thread are manufactured in France and England, which may be used when the great expense of real gold is objected to. But although it looks equally well at first, it soon becomes tarnished, and spoils the effect of the embroidery.
French Gilt Gold Metal Cord Thread.
The closer look of the thread.
The label stating "FINE GOLD THREAD".
The other side of the label stating "MADE IN FRANCE".
Generally, the French gold thread is made of thin plates of metal cut into strips, and wound round strands of cotton in the same manner as the Japanese gold. If the metal is real, the cost is of course great. It is sold by weight. In addition to its superiority in wear, it has this advantage, that old gold or silver thread is always of intrinsic value, and may be sold at the current price of the metal whatever state it may be in. Many varieties of gilt thread are manufactured in France and England, which may be used when the great expense of real gold is objected to. But although it looks equally well at first, it soon becomes tarnished, and spoils the effect of the embroidery.
French Gilt Gold Metal Cord Thread.
The closer look of the thread.
The label stating "FINE GOLD THREAD".
The other side of the label stating "MADE IN FRANCE".
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