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The Qualities of Brass Door Hardware Still the Choice for Decorative Door Furniture

There is still a certain tradition to use brass as door furniture; it is a strong metal, made up of mostly zinc and copper, with a yellowish colour to it that gives it a gold-like appearance making it aesthetically pleasing. Brass is used within door furniture as it is relatively resistant to tarnishing; it is often used within decoration because of its colour.

Brass is also a very useful metal as it becomes a germicidal, due to the copper within the brass, through the oligodymanic effect. This means that brass is a mild antiseptic, and brass doorknobs typically disinfect themselves of a lot of bacteria within eight hours, which is very practical. While the hardness of the material makes brass a perfect metal to use on door furnishing; after World War II, brass door furniture was seen as extravagant, which is still a high impression that has been maintained to this day.

Although, there is a downside of brass that it reacts with the elements in the air. This can result to slight colour change and corrosion over years. However, to combat this brass furnishings can be lacquered, which slows these reactions down. Other metals are also sometimes added to the alloy to make the brass even more workable; an example of this would be lead alloys within brass door furniture. These metals can also include tin, arsenic and antimony, which help to resist corrosion. Iron can also be included to the brass in order to make the brass harder and easier to forge.

Usually in brass door furniture the surface is not lacquered rather highly polished as lacquer can degrade through constant use. After time this surface can be repolished to restore the beautiful glossy finish. Although there is a push for chrome and stainless steel in metal work these days, brass is a beautiful metal that is still used heavily for door hardware to this day especially for older buildings. Contemporary design prefers plain styles so decorative door furniture is still preferred in brass to accentuate the intricate and ornate metal work.

Kick plates protect the bottom of the door against feet and other articles banging into the door and damaging paint and wood work. Door handles and push plates are used to embellish the door whilst being functional and easy to use. Locks and hinges can be also made from brass to be long lasting and hardwearing.

Brass door furniture has a very distinctive look that gives a property a traditional yet established feel. Although fashions may change brass door hardware will always be the choice for the more discerning property owner who wants to project a high quality image.

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Great British Lighting have been creating stunning
decorative door hardware
to accompany their bespoke lighting since 1887. Their traditional
brass door hardware
can be made to any specification and looks fantastic on any property.

Six Men’s Belt Buckles, Brass, Metal, Wood, More $0.01

Small POCKET KNIFE PENKNIFE Brown Wood Handle & Brass Stainless Steel 5″ w Case $0.01

Foldable POCKET KNIFE PENKNIFE Brown Wood Handle & Brass Stainless Steel 6.5″ $0.01

Last Long Safety wood handle Copper brass Hammer VTG ~ $0.95

VINTAGE CHINESE WOOD ABACUS WITH BRASS ACCENTS $0.97

Australian Cedar Turned Wood Candle Sticks Brass Galleries Candlesticks $0.98

NAUTICAL SOLID BRASS WOOD CAPTAIN SHIP WHEEL NAUTICAL DECOR $0.99

Womens Antique Brass Studs Brown Wood Bracelet Lot Bangle Set G224 $0.99

REVOLVER DISPLAY BOX – DOVETAILED WOOD – BRASS TRIM – FITS LARGE FRAME 3″bbl $0.99

Wooden Incense Stick Holders Handmade Wood & Brass Inlaid $0.99

BURLYWOOD WOODEN BANGLE HOLLOW OUT BRACELET, SET OF FIVE, ONE WOOD, FOUR BRASS $0.99

Womens Antique Brass Studs Wood Bracelet Lot Bangle Set G225 $0.99

* VINTAGE WOOD DUCK COIN AND KEY HOLDER WITH BRASS HEAD $0.99

Antique Brass Blade Wood Handle Ice Scraper $0.99

VINTAGE GOLD PLATED BRASS AND BROWN WOOD GRAIN BIC LIGHTER COVER NEW OLD STOCK $0.99

VINTAGE Parker Pen made from real wood and brass, $0.99

andruw jones dodgers signed in wood with brass plate name plastic cover $0.99

ASHTRAY ORIENTAL BRASS AND WOOD $0.99

DECORATIVE,WOOD BOX/ INCENSE BURNER/ TRINKETS, BRASS TRAY & TRIM L@@K! $0.99

Vintage brass and wood handled jack knife! $0.99

TEAK WOOD HANDLE BRASS BRONZE KNIFE BY SAMRAN OF THAILAND $0.99

VINTAGE USED BOX WOOD & BRASS FOLDING RULER C-S. CO NO 61 NO RESERVE 24″ $0.99

2 WOOD BANGLE BRACELETS- 1 WITH BRASS ACCENTS $0.99

Vintage 1970′s Lock Blade Pocket Knife ~ Brass and Wood Handle $0.99

Vintage or antique 23″ fireplace bellow wood, leather and brass $0.99

Vintage Bevel Square Wood & Brass $0.99

Brass Shoe Horn & 3 old letter openers: Clarkson Coal, Handcarved Wood, TWA $0.99

Vintage oak wood cribage board with pegs and brass slide door $0.99

Wood with antique brass metal insert knob , very nice and original! $0.97

ANTIQUE OIL PAINTING PICTURE FRAME ART CRAFT WOOD BRASS BEETHOVEN QUARTERED 1800 $0.99

Old Wood Handled Fixed Blade Knife – No Markings – Brass Fittings $0.99

Older colllectible “Copper” “Brass Coated” Salt and Pepper Shakers/Wood Bottom $0.99

Brass Wood Pull Handle Knob Furniture Hardware #264 $0.99

Brass Wood Pull Handle Knob Furniture Hardware #265 $0.99

Brass Wood Pull Handle Knob Furniture Hardware #266 $0.99

@LOOK@ Cabinet handles brass and wood… $1.00

ANTIQUE SHOVEL FOR THE FARM TO PUT ON A WOOD, STEEL, BRASS, OR GLASS SHELF, OLD $1.00

19th C. Italian Pencil Case Brass and Wood $1.00

★ NICE ANTIQUE BRASS AND WOOD LEVEL WITH MAKERS NAME HOCKLEY ABBEY ★ $1.00

BEAUTIFUL 2 ANTIQUE BRASS – WOOD CABNET KNOBS $1.00

Liberty P5004C-PB1 Brass & Maple Wood 1 1/4″ Cabinet Drawer Pull Knob $1.00

NEW BRASS WHITEWASH WOOD CABINET DOOR HANDLES PULLS $1.00

Liberty P50084C-PB3-C Brass & Red Oak Wood Round Cabinet Drawer Knob $1.00

Maple Wood KNOB HILL Brass Cabinet Knob Door Pull #290 $1.00

Oak Wood & Polished Brass Cabinet Knob Door Pull #6710 $1.00

Liberty P50084C-PB1-C Brass and Maple Wood Cabinet Drawer Knob New $1.00

Frosted Maple Wood Brass Cabinet Knob Door Pull #6015 $1.00

10mm x 15mm FENG SHUI WOOD ELEMENT Brass Findings – 3 $1.15

Bright Brass Finish Flat Head # 9 x 2 1/4″ wood screws $1.16

Antique Brass Finish Flat Head # 9 x 2 1/4″ wood screws $1.16

#8 x 1 1/2″ Brass Wood Screws $1.19

Wood and Brass Candle Sconces, Set of 2 $1.25

vtg Old Brass Boxwood Wooden Folding Ruler Fold Rule 2 Foot Wood Measuring Tape $1.26

W.T.J. Lowe Spinner & 2 Paw Paw Wood Baits; Lowe has Brass Box Swivel, Star Logo $1.36

ADJUSTABLE BLADE ROSEWOOD HANDLE BRASS BODY WOOD CARVING KNIFE WHITTLING TOOLS $1.38

Hickory Hardware 1-1/4″ Polished Brass and Wood Cabinet Knob| $1.38

vintage BIG shell brass wood bead statement necklace c.60s -1570 $1.42

KT Wood Handle Cleaning Brass Brush $1.47

2 Cabinet Door Wood Box Brass Wrought Steel Hinges Flush Traditional 1.5″ J $1.49

NEW OAK DRAWER PULL BRASS/WOOD P2 $1.49

INCENSE ASH CATCHER – WOOD WITH BRASS INLAY – 10″ – MOON/STARS/ FREE SHIP OFFER $1.50

INCENSE ASH CATCHER – WOOD WITH BRASS INLAY – 10″ YIN YANG FREE SHIPPING OFFER $1.50

INCENSE ASH CATCHER – WOOD WITH BRASS INLAY – 10″ – SPIDER /FREE SHIPPING OFFER $1.50

#3 X 1/2″ BRASS ROUND HEAD SLOTTED WOOD SCREWS (8) $1.50

#3 X 3/8″ BRASS ROUND HEAD SLOTTED WOOD SCREWS (8) $1.50

Brass #2 x 1/4″ Slotted Flat Head Wood Screw 25 Pieces $1.50

20 of 5×1/2″ Brass Slotted Countersunk Head Wood Screws $1.56

20 of 3×1/2″ Brass Slotted Countersunk Head Wood Screws $1.56

20 of 4 x 1/2″ Brass Slotted Round Head Wood Screws $1.56

Beautiful Wood, Brass & Glass Anniversary Clock By Acctim $1.56

VINTAGE WOOD & BRASS PAD SAW – TRADITIONAL CARPENTRY TOOLS $1.56

STYLISH Wood / Wooden PLAYING CARD BOX with BRASS INLAID KING of SPADES Lined $1.56

STYLISH Wood / Wooden PLAYING CARD BOX with BRASS INLAID CLUB SYMBOL $1.56

A HEAVY VINTAGE WOOD & BRASS ORIENTAL BOAT ~ 9 ” LONG~ LOVELY DETAIL. $1.56

Old wood and brass plates for plate camera antique.folding camera $1.58

Slotted Brass Wood Screws Round Head No 4 – 1/2″ (10) $1.58

20 OF 4 X 1″ SLOTTED COUNTERSUNK BRASS WOOD SCREWS 8D5 $1.56

5/32″ Corby bolt attaches wood scales to knife blades – All Brass Corby Pin $1.69

CABINET PULLS KNOBS KITCHEN BATHROOM ANTIQUE BRASS WOOD OAK FINISH DECOR SCREWS $1.69

Wood / brass color beads – beaded trim- 1 yard length $1.79

Vintage Candle Snuff Brass with Wood Handle $1.79

1/4″ Corby bolt attaches wood scales to knife blades – All Brass Corby Pin $1.79

Oak Wood & Polished Brass Cabinet Door Pull Handle $1.79

Brass Loveless knife bolt. Pin Corian or stabilized wood knife handles to blades $1.79

3/8″ Loveless bolt attaches wood scales to knife blade – Brass w/ SS Center Pin $1.89

3/8″ Loveless bolt attaches wood scales to knife blade – SS w/ Brass Center Pin $1.89

3/8″ Loveless bolt attaches wood scales to knife blade — All Brass Pin $1.89

5/16″ Corby bolt attaches wood scales to knife blades – All Brass Corby Pin $1.89

GOOD CLEAN VINTAGE WOOD AND BRASS PAD SAW HANDLE $1.90

STAR COCONUT SHELL WOOD DROP EARRINGS Brass Boho Hooks $1.90

Wood Oval Cone & Stick Incense Burner Brass Star Decor $1.95

Wood Handle Brass Jewelers Brush 5 Row Good Quality $1.95

Slotted Brass Wood Screws Round Head No 8 – 3/4″ (10) $1.98

Slotted Brass Wood Screws Round Head No 6 – 1″ (10) $1.98

3 INCENSE LOT, SOLID WOOD W/ BRASS ENLAY INCENSE HOLDER, PORCELEIN WOODEN +FIMO! $1.99

Collectible Thailand Spoon Small Spoon Wood / Brass Handle $1.99

Desk Calender & pen holder Park Sherman, wood & brass = vintage estate 1960′s? $1.99

Great Vintage Brass School Bell w/Wood Handle $1.99

Wood Ash Catcher Stick Incense Burner Stars & Brass Inlay Design 10 1/8″ #1217 $1.99

Wood Ash Catcher Stick Incense Burner Brass Inlay Diamonds & Dots 10.25″ #218 $1.99