TAA i.3.14.5

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analysis made by D^r Alexander Scott and that 

of Messrs. Johnson, Matthey & Co., although the

sequins examined in both cases came from

the same robe and from outward appearances

were of the same manufacture. This difference

of proportion, however of the metal in question,

might, <however,> be due to either an unequal distribution

in the original alloy, or possibly due to the oxide

of iron on the surface being part worn off, and

Messrs. Johnson, Matthey & Co. by having only

a small quantity for analysis they

naturally selected a portion where the rose-

coloured film was of greatest density. For it

should be noted/<pointed out> that <a> characteristic of this

rose-coloured film is that it can be easily 

rubbed off, and for that reason, I found, that

handling the specimens was to be avoided as

much as possible – Author’s Note.

During September, 1932, I received the following

note and enclosure from M^r James. R. Ogden:-

“Ix[?]/<n> pursuing my enquiries as to the red

tone of the gold in/<on> the discs (sequins) from the