Gold-coloured alloy (6)

I believe the answer is:

ormolu

(Other definitions for ormolu that I've seen before include "Brass resembling gold" , "Gold-like decoration" , "Gold leaf" , "Gilded metallic ware" , "Alloy of copper and zinc" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph and The Guardian.

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