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The Verdigris finish is first finished in oil
rubbed bronze brass and then oxidized to a Verde green finish to
simulate extremely aged brass/copper. Verdigris is very much a live
finish and varies dramatically piece to piece. It is also NOT a
surface that should be used where handled often or used by children.
Because of the variations possible, even ordering samples in advance
can be misleading. Common finish codes for Verdigris are 472 and
US22. Group B |
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The Venetian Oil Rubbed Bronze finish is applied
over copper plated brass and is a chemically darkened surface designed
to simulate aged bronze. This finish is very dark and varies from
a deep chocolate brown to a dark gray and has distinct copper highlights
and undertones. All oil rubbed bronze finishes can be ordered actually
oil rubbed if requested, but they are typically matte lacquer coated.
To ensure that the finish is right for you, samples should be ordered
in advance. Common finish code for Venetian oil rubbed bronze is
613VB. Group B |
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Satin Brass finish is a brass that has been dulled
and gloss lacquer coated. Common finish codes for satin brass are
US4 and 606. Group A |
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The Antique Copper finish is copper plated brass,
chemically darkened to simulate aged copper. Antique Copper finish
is typically a medium black with copper undertones, and can vary
significantly from one product to another. To ensure that the finish
is right for you, samples should be ordered in advance. Common finish
code for antique copper is 657. Group B |
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The Weathered Rust finish is a textured rust powder
coat finish on brass or stainless steel. Common finish code for
Weathered Rust is 770. Group A |
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The Copy ChromeTM finish is a nickel plate on
brass that is specially treated to replicate chrome, then polished.
Chrome is similar to nickel in that they both have silver tones,
with chrome having a slightly cooler tone. Polished Copy ChromeTM
may be lacquer coated but typically is not because copy chromeTM
does not tarnish. Common finish codes for polished chrome are US26
and 625. Lacquered polished nickel also available. Group A |
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The Weathered Black finish is a textured black
finish on brass or stainless steel. Weathered Black finish is typically
achieved by powder coating. Common finish codes for Weathered Black
are US19 and 622. Group A |
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The Antique Nickel (Pewter) finish is nickel plating
on brass that has been dulled and darkened to simulate pewter. This
may be referred to as pewter or antique nickel interchangeably.
Common finish codes for antique pewter are US15A and 620. Group
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The Oil Rubbed Bronze finish is a chemically darkened
surface designed to simulate aged bronze. This finish is very dark
and varies from a deep chocolate brown to a dark gray and usually
has reddish undertones. There are quite a variety of interpretations
of this finish in the hardware industry and all oil rubbed bronze
finishes do not match. To ensure that the finish is right for you,
samples should be ordered in advance. Common finish codes for oil
rubbed bronze are US10B and 613. Group A |
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The Antique Brass finish is raw brass, which has
been chemically darkened to simulate aged brass. Antique Brass finish
is typically a medium brown with golden undertones, and can vary
significantly from one product to another. To ensure that the finish
is right for you, samples should be ordered in advance. Common finish
codes for antique brass are US5 and 609. Group A |
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The Satin Nickel finish is nickel plating on brass
that has been dulled and lacquer coated. Satin Nickel is sometimes
referred to as brushed nickel. It is similar in appearance to brushed
stainless steel or brushed aluminum. Common finish codes for satin
nickel are US15 and 619. Group B |
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The Polished Brass finish is solid brass that
is polished and lacquer coated to prevent tarnishing over time.
Common finish codes for polished brass are 605 and US3.
Also available un-lacquered that can be waxed or allowed to age
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