Collectors often ask a simple question when they handle antique metalware: is this brass or bronze? At first glance the two metals look similar. However, once you understand the differences, you can identify them quickly and confidently. In fact, learning to distinguish brass or bronze forms an important skill for anyone who collects antique metal […]
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Decorative Antique Metalware: A Guide to Collecting Decorative Antique Metalware for the Home
Many collectors begin with porcelain, glass or coins. However, decorative antique metalware often proves just as rewarding. Brass candlesticks, copper trays, bronze ornaments, silver boxes and old desk accessories combine practical history with the kind of craftsmanship that modern objects rarely match. These pieces were made to be used. They stood on writing desks, lit […]