[Jewelry making - Article 00402] - Re: [Orchid] Platinum enhanced sterling?

[Ron Charlotte]

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>     I have never seen any literature referencing electrum to Ancient
>     Egypt. Can you provide some sources on the subject. 

    Try 5th Dynasty Pharoh Sahure. Electrum was one of the things brought
    back by an expedition he sent to eastern Africa. 

Ron Charlotte -- Gainesville, FL
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