What is the "gold wash" material?

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What is the "gold wash" material?

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The helicon I acquired recently has a gold wash bell interior. While I've heard that description and used it over the years, I realized I don't know what the material actually is. Is it plated with something? Is it just the brass underneath? What's the best way to clean or polish it? Thanks!
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Re: What is the "gold wash" material?

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Cool! I'm rich! Silver and gold! Thanks guys. My curiosity has been satisfied.
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King 2341 with a Holton "Monster" Eb bell
Eb Frankentuba
Martin Medium Eb Helicon

If at first you don't succeed, skydiving's probably not for you.
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