I just spent a few days at the Bellagio in Las Vegas and on my last day there they just started erecting this display. Yes they were all hand gilded with imitation gold leaf. "The gold squares were visible when looking up close". "Never did see the final display" but they were setting full size female manicans on the balls from top to bottom as I was heading to the airport.
The larger bottom ones were apx. 5 ft. in height. There were also some single 6 ft. balls placed in other areas on pedestals.
[ November 23, 2004, 11:04 PM: Message edited by: Mike Paul ]
Posted by Dan Sawatzky (Member # 88) on :
That'a one very COOL display!
-dan
Posted by Jerry VanHorn (Member # 4704) on :
it take some balls to make a display like that. Posted by Jillbeans (Member # 1912) on :
You beat me to it, Jerry! Damn, Mike, those are some shiny balls man. Real posh too. Love....Jill
Posted by Jon Aston (Member # 1725) on :
Goodness, gracious - Great Balls of Gold!
Anyone want to take a crack at writing a verse? Posted by Bob Rochon (Member # 30) on :
What a Magnificent and Incredible site to Behold....
Posted by Cam Bortz (Member # 55) on :
Interesting... how did you know if it was imitation gold leaf (Dutch metal) or real gold? I would expect a temporary interior display to be done in Dutch metal, but hey, this is Vegas baby, ya nevah know...
Posted by Mike Paul (Member # 4200) on :
The leaf was larger than traditional 23k. gold and the outside edge of the leaf was quite noticeable where it blended into the next leaf.
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