Gold-Plated Brass Hexagonal Industrial Component
Hardware / Industrial Component · Yellow Gold plating over Brass or Alloy
Purity: Gold-Plated (likely 18K-24K color grade coating over base metal)
Type
Hardware / Industrial Component
Purity
Gold-Plated (likely 18K-24K color grade coating over base metal)
Gold Type
Yellow Gold plating over Brass or Alloy
Weight
3 - 7 grams (Solid base metal construction)
Description
This is a small, gold-plated hexagonal component, likely a standoff or a screw-on fastener used in electronics or high-end mechanical assembly. It features a faceted body for grip with a tool and a circular top collar. While it possesses a gold luster, it is an industrial item rather than decorative jewelry.
Key Features
Hexagonal profile for wrench/plier grip, machined collar, uniform golden plating over a denser base metal.
Color & Finish
High-luster yellow gold color; machined finish with visible scratches and surface dings
Hallmarks & Stamps
None visible; typical for non-jewelry industrial hardware or screw-on components
Dimensions Estimate
Height: 12-15mm, Hex Width: 5mm (Petite component/spacer size)
Gemstones & Inlays
None; utilitarian industrial design
Clasp & Closure
Threaded screw-on or friction-fit internal mechanism (not visible, implied by form)
Chain & Links
N/A; Hexagonal faceted solid body with a circular machined collar
Craftsmanship Details
Precision-machined using CNC or lathe techniques; efficient, uniform plating application.
Authentication Indicators
Color uniformity suggests plating rather than solid gold; tool marks indicate mass machining rather than hand-casting; absence of purity stamps is a strong indicator of non-precious core.
Origin & Maker
Likely mass-produced industrial or electronic hardware manufacturer
Era & Period
Contemporary Industrial (Late 20th century to present)
Age Estimate
Likely manufactured within the last 10-20 years
Cultural Significance
Represents the intersection of luxury materials and functional engineering in modern technology.
Condition Notes
Good; evidence of surface wear, small gouges on the edges of the hex head, and minor plating loss on sharp corners.
Value Estimate
Negligible precious metal value; primarily utilitarian value (pennies to a few dollars as hardware).
Care & Maintenance
Avoid abrasive cleaners which will strip the thin gold plating; wipe with a soft dry cloth.
Similar Items
Electronic standoffs, gold-plated RCA connectors, or brass nuts/bolts/fasteners.
Interesting Facts
Gold is frequently used in industrial components not for its beauty, but for its high conductivity and extreme resistance to corrosion and oxidation.