silver gilt

an ornamental coating of silver, silver leaf, or a silver-colored substance.

Origin of silver gilt

late Middle English word dating back to 1375–1425

Many were the royal hearts placed in neat little golden and silver-gilt boxes, which formerly adorned the church.

The Churches of Paris |S. Sophia Beale
The Countess raised her delicate head and looked at the silver-gilt clock.

The Rake's Progress |Marjorie Bowen
The crosier is of silver-gilt, and weighs about seven or eight pounds.

The Archaeology and Prehistoric Annals of Scotland |Daniel Wilson
Another, of silver-gilt, containing the upper part of the head, used to be at the Abbey of Poissy.

The Churches of Paris |S. Sophia Beale

He gave her a distaff and spindle, of silver-gilt, and a silk handkerchief.

Basque Legends |Wentworth Webster

silver-gilt

silver covered with a thin film of gold