Gold Keris - Malay with Bugis Influence?

[Jean]

Originally Posted by A. G. Maisey

Is it gilt, or is it gold plate? There is a difference.

My guess is that this is gold plate.

Both are pretty common and at least in Jawa relate more to the owner's wishes than to any regal or vice regal association. I do not know about what might apply in other places.

Alan,
Could you please explain to us the difference between gilt and gold-plated as used in Java? I think I basically know but not in detail.
Best regards