The newly restored Princes Park Gates with the central features now properly gilded. The full 'sunburst' effect, with the 'rays' picked out in 'gold' paint on a black surrounding frame was apparently a relatively recent development (Anyone know when exactly?). The original colour was a dull green, similar to the 'Invisible' Green now used on the refurbished gates and this was applied uniformly to the whole area.
I believe that the new treatment combines a degree of authenticity and restraint with an appearance that is visually most striking and one that appropriately heralds the main point of entry to this fine city park...
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But what do others think?
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