The Art of Gold Beating (1959), British Pathé

Gold beating is an ageold process that goes back to the era of ancient Egyptians. Wonder at how this precious metal is slowly beat down to a leaf like consistency in this archive footage from 1959. For Archive Licensing Enquiries Visit: Explore Our Online Channel For FULL Documentaries, Fascinating Interviews Classic Movies: , BritishPathé, Gold, Artisan, Craft Subscribe to the British Pathé YT Channel: (FILM Ruislip Middlesex. Gold is used for many artistic glorification. But see here the process of gold being beaten until it has the thickness it needs. C, U shot of a golden muscular arm holding mallet hanging on a wall. M, S of a man in the middle of gold melting process. Mr Bert Green pours gold into a small cast. C, U of a cast. Mr Green turns the cast over and a gold bar is out. M, S of Mr Green s face as he works. C, U shot of the bar being taken away. C, U