Abyssinian gold

Abyssinian Gold is the name of a brass alloy. It consists of approximately 90-92 % copper, 8-10% zinc, up to 1% is plated with gold. However, these exact figures vary from source to source. Thus there are more in some cases considerably different information

The color of Abyssinian gold looks yellowish, similar to that of real gold.

The name of the alloy is due to the fact that it was at the time of the last war in Abyssinia first announced. Use she found especially in the 19th century in the jewelry production (costume jewelry ).

Abyssinian gold is often referred to as Talmigold having a similar composition.