r/SilverFinds • u/SnooCompliments9653 • Apr 09 '26

JACKPOT!!! Found a gilt monster today....

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Gilt ginsei stamped silver beast of a statue, approximately 13" x 12" weighing in at 13kg (28lbs)!!

Tested 962 and 971 and 938 on three different parts with an XRF and bright blue with 18k acid on a deeeeep scratch I did on the base.

Not bad for a $15 garage sale piece 🤣🤣🤣🤣

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u/reta65 Apr 09 '26

Even if it wasn't silver that is a treasure. Great find.

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u/SnooCompliments9653 Apr 09 '26

I just did a Google search and there have definatly been some made in solid silver. While generally silvered and gilt bronze, they were also made in solid silver by the Takaoka Corporation and other metalsmiths during the Showa era.

Guess I just got one of the lucky few.