XRF Spectroscopy Testing

Not sure what your jewellery, coins or metal items are made from?

At Churchill Auctions, we have an XRF spectroscopy machine which can identify the elemental composition of an item within seconds.

XRF testing can be used on jewellery, coins, silverware, cutlery, ornaments and many other metal objects. It can identify the different metals present and give us the percentage of each within the item – helping us determine, for example, the purity and approximate carat of gold or whether an unmarked object is silver, bronze or brass.

For unmarked or unusual pieces, information like this can be invaluable when identifying, valuing and cataloguing an item for auction.

Would you like an item tested?

If you have jewellery, coins or other metal items and would like to know more please contact our office.

There is no charge for XRF testing if the item is consigned to auction with Churchill Auctions, or if testing does not identify precious metal.

Where testing confirms the presence of precious metal but the item is not consigned for auction, a £30 testing fee applies.