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					Originally Posted by A. G. Maisey
					
				 Is it gilt, or is it gold plate? There is a difference.
 My guess is that this is gold plate.
 
 Both are pretty common and at least in Jawa relate more to the owner's wishes than to any regal or vice regal association. I do not know about what might apply in other places.
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 Alan,
Could you please explain to us the difference between gilt and gold-plated as used in Java? I think I basically know but not in detail.
Best regards