The Color of Brass - Paxton Hardware
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Will the Brass Hardware look the way I envision it? Brass offers the rare ability to appear in a variety of shades depending upon the makeup of the brass and how the brass is finished. Please look at the "Product Info" portion of each product page. The material an item is made of and the finish are stated here. Material designates the composition of the hardware Material: brass means the hardware is made of brass. Material: brass-plated means hardware is made of metal with a brass plated finish. Finish designates the brass appearance, see below. . It can be shiny or dull, light, dark or in between. Brass which does-not have a permanent finish will naturally age over time. This process produces a beautiful warm patina. Brass is an alloy of copper and zinc. The exact composition of these metals can vary during the manufacturing process. This variation may cause slight differences in
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Large Vintage Label Holders, Nickel - Paxton Hardware
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Lipped Brass Insert Escutcheons - Paxton Hardware
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Bronze Label Holder - Paxton Hardware
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Bolts for Glass Knobs, 2-1/2 inch Nickel-plated, Paxton Hardware
The perfect little vintage detail to this shelf. The brass rail hardware is from Paxton Hardware - a local shop to me but you can order o
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Brass Cabinet Railing Corner Post - Paxton Hardware
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Brass Gallery Rail Furniture trim, Vintage cabinet hardware
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Brass Cabinet Catches - Paxton Hardware
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Brass Furniture Drawer Lock, Backset 1-1/4 - Paxton Hardware
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Shelf Rail End Post used in Brass Railing - Paxton Hardware
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Bed Bolt Wrench - Paxton Hardware
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Small Ball Lamp Finials - Paxton Hardware
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Old Style Cast Iron Knobs - Paxton Hardware