Testimonials

SIGNS of GOLD produces methodical masterpieces. - STEVE AUST, Senior Associate Editor - Signs of the Times Trade Journal There is work well done and there is mastery. I see mastery in the work you do.  - ELISABETH CARON, PhD - Gilder/Restorer, Chicago, Paris Your work is absolutely beautiful, and the gold leaf is simply gorgeous in the sunlight. We couldn't be happier with the final result. -WENDY KIRBEY - Albany Carousel Museum, Albany, OR Thank You Very Much for the beautiful address plaque. It has far exceeded my expectations. It is just beautiful. I never thought I'd own such a wonderful piece of art. I will cherish it.  -CHERYL WALFRAND - Williamsville, NY I can't believe how positive the feedback has been! The mayor called me last week to congratulate me. I can't tell you how proud I feel to have such a beautiful sign! ! - SHANNON McNICHOL - Nichol City Realty, Lancaster, NY

Size, the adhesive for gold leaf, must be applied with meticulous care
as shown in these photos of pro bono work done with the Society of
Gilders in Katrina-affected churches in New Orleans. (See LINK).

Francis the sign is beautiful. Thanks again…the quality
of your work is just amazing.
- KIM POPOFF - Swan Street Financial, Terre Haute, IN

Your products are works of art echoing your talent and
passion for the trade. Your enthusiasm and pride for
your work is what impressed me the first time we talked.
- DON O'BRYANT - North Boston Volunteer Fire Company, NY

Francis is the Michelangelo of sign design ... I’ve had
nothing but rave reviews about our sign. Neighborhood
people and people I don’t even know call me to say how
beautiful it is. They say it brightens the entire corner.
- JOANNE GRIPPI, Principal - Holy Angels Academy, Buffalo, NY

Thank you again for the Sign. It is my opinion
that I have the nicest Sign in Western New York.
I think Signs of Gold did a great job and it
looks beautiful. I wanted to let you know that
I am very pleased.
- DR DANIEL COX - Chiropractor, Williamsville, NY

I’ve watched him and he’s an absolute perfectionist who’s
exact and patient and absolutely conscientious.
- ANTHONY AMIGONE, CEO - Amigone Funeral Homes, Inc, Buffalo, NY

We chose SIGNS of GOLD because they are more than
artisans, they are artists.
- EDWARD WEEKS, CEO - Episcopal Church Home, Inc, Buffalo, NY



It's companies like yours that make all of us better craftsmen.
- JIM DiFRANCO - American Decal and Sign Co., Ohio

Francis, your art and expertise never fail to inspire me
and supply a goal to reach for in my own work.
- DWIGHT WHITSETT -Whitsett Woodcarving, Abilene, TX

Your work has a beautiful pulse and rhythm...
-RAYMOND KINMAN -Fine Artist at Raymond Kinman Woodcarver,
Grass Valley, CA

Please accept our warmest appreciation for your
extraordinary creation ... of the beautiful VFW
Maltese Cross. Everyone who has seen the Cross
has marveled at the astonishing artistry.
-ROBERT P. DUNN -Commander, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 9462, NJ

SIGNS of GOLD turns signs into works of art.
- Entrepreneur Business Section, THE BUFFALO NEWS