"Casanova further records an incident in which St. Germain changed a twelve sous piece into a pure gold coin. There is other evidence that the celebrated Count possessed the alchemical powder by which it is possible to transmute base metals into gold. He actually performed this feat on at least two occasions as stated by the writings of contemporaries. The
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[paragraph continues] Marquis de Valbelle, visiting St. Germain in his laboratory, found the alchemist busy with his furnaces."
Thanks! I knew my comment would draw out a couple of "well, actually..." type replies. I will dig into reading all about that when I get a chance later. Definitely interesting.
If people haven't researched St. Germain yet, he's quite an interesting character. will keep you busy for while🤴
https://sacred-texts.com/alc/arr/arr11.htm
"Casanova further records an incident in which St. Germain changed a twelve sous piece into a pure gold coin. There is other evidence that the celebrated Count possessed the alchemical powder by which it is possible to transmute base metals into gold. He actually performed this feat on at least two occasions as stated by the writings of contemporaries. The
p. 73
[paragraph continues] Marquis de Valbelle, visiting St. Germain in his laboratory, found the alchemist busy with his furnaces."
Thanks! I knew my comment would draw out a couple of "well, actually..." type replies. I will dig into reading all about that when I get a chance later. Definitely interesting.
yes I'm a WA;) could find a couple in my post history.
and SG is definitely entertaining to learn about, they call him the Wonderman of Europe because of all his appearances throughout history.