brasswork
Copper-zinc alloy craft
Brasswork refers to objects or decorative elements made from brass—the yellowish alloy of copper and zinc.
The term covers both functional items like door handles, fittings, and fixtures, and ornamental pieces like candlesticks or fireplace accessories: The ship's brasswork gleamed after polishing.
Brasswork also names the craft or trade of making such items.
Skilled manual tradesperson
- engravingCarving into hard surfaces
- hammeringStriking repeatedly with force
- polishingSmoothing by friction
- castingShaping through liquid form
chiseling · chasing · soldering · brazing · annealing · smithing · forging · handmade
Decorative suspended light fixture
- sconceMounted light fixture
- candelabraMulti-branched candle stand
- escutcheonShield bearing heraldry
- finialDecorative top element
balustrade · grillwork · fretwork · filigree · plaque · lantern · medallion · scrollwork
Metallic combination
Surface film from aging
- vintageQuality from past eras
- heirloomInherited family treasure
- VictorianOf a prim era
- EdwardianOf early twentieth-century Britain
restoration · collectible · provenance · estate · auction · relic · artifact · curio
Valved brass wind instrument
- tromboneSlide-operated brass instrument
- tubaLowest brass instrument
- cornetValved wind instrument
- flugelhornConical brass, soft tone
euphonium · sousaphone · bugle · baritone · mellophone · bell · mouthpiece · lacquer
Valve controlling water flow
- doorknobRound handle for entry
- cabinet pullFurniture door handle
- hingeMovable connecting joint
- kickplateDoor's base armor
letterbox · handle · knob · latch · hook · curtain rod · towel bar · drawer pull
artisan
Skilled manual tradesperson
- engravingCarving into hard surfaces
- hammeringStriking repeatedly with force
- polishingSmoothing by friction
casting · chiseling · chasing · soldering · brazing · annealing · smithing · forging · handmade · fabrication
chandelier
Decorative suspended light fixture
- sconceMounted light fixture
- candelabraMulti-branched candle stand
- escutcheonShield bearing heraldry
finial · balustrade · grillwork · fretwork · filigree · plaque · lantern · medallion · scrollwork · rosette
alloy
Metallic combination
ductile · nonferrous · corrosion-resistant · recyclable · conductive
patina
Surface film from aging
Edwardian · restoration · collectible · provenance · estate · auction · relic · artifact · curio · time-worn
trumpet
Valved brass wind instrument
flugelhorn · euphonium · sousaphone · bugle · baritone · mellophone · bell · mouthpiece · lacquer · valves
faucet
Valve controlling water flow
- doorknobRound handle for entry
- cabinet pullFurniture door handle
- hingeMovable connecting joint
kickplate · letterbox · handle · knob · latch · hook · curtain rod · towel bar · drawer pull · door plate
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