Hey that came out looking nice. good job
Thanks, did another attempt at one that didn’t attach quite perfect. The Amazon felt isn’t bad.
The over 20 small ones on the top? Careful cleaning but I doubt they will ever look gold again.
I've never tried it but if I did I would use a free standing lighted magnifier, a tiny detail paintbrush, some gold leaf, and some thin adhesive. I would carefully paint the adhesive onto the existing fleur de lis, then apply the gold foil onto it. Let dry, then gently brush the excess gold foil off. It would be a very tedious, delicate operation but the result could be a perfect restoration.
After pondering it for a awhile another method would be to cut a tiny stencil that can be positioned over the symbol, then you could use the tiny paintbrush and gold paint, apply adhesive and gold flake, or even airbrush gold, also using the stencil. Rather than try to apply adhesive freehand to each location the stencil makes more sense come to think of it. Cutting the stencil could be tricky though. You may be able to send an image file and measurements to have a stencil made online. If you decide to restore the symbols by all means post the process. Don't forget before and after pics.
If you're willing to have a stencil made, though it might cost a bit more - it might be easier to either 3D print or have a stamp made of the entire lid pattern. A dip of the stamp in gold ink/paint and a press on the lid and you're good to go.
