In article ,
says...

BP,

Never seen a "Copper Clad" Slinky but a Google search for 'brass
slinky' will provide several good URL/Links for "Solid Brass Slinkys"
and Gold Plated Slinkys.

Here are three a sample URL/Links with both Brass and Gold are listed.
- - - http://www.nicetoys.com/slinky.html
- - - http://www.metaltoys.com/Slinky.htm
- - - http://www.slinkytoys.com/toys/catalog/cat2/catalog.asp


~ RHF

Amazon sells a book recounting the history of the Slinky ("It's
SLINKY! The Fun and Wonderful Toy") that comes with a full-
sized, plain steel Slinky...

FW