Milk glass was first made in 16th century Venice. It may be opaque, milk white or colored, and can be blown or pressed into a wide variety of shapes.  It was very popular during the late 19th century.

 

Bronze d'oré, also known as ormolu or gilt bronze, was a decorative finish used on luxury furnishings in the 18th and 19th centuries. An application of finely ground high carat gold and mercury amalgam was placed on objects of bronze. When subjected to extremely high heat, the mercury evaporated, leaving behind a lustrous coating of gold.