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Button and Badge  Makers
Copper Ores
Design Developments
Diamonds Candlesticks
Festival of Britain
French Copper
German Copper
Guernsey & Jersey Jugs
HMS Victory Copper
Industrial Souvenirs
Isle of Man Brass
Mints and Medalists
Not Brass or Copper
Nottingham Tankards
Oil Lamp Makers
Copper from Poland
Ruskin Cabouchons
Swedish Copperware
Three Wise Monkeys
Unidentified

     
     
 

Other sections cover useful information regarding manufacturers, recommended books and a glossary.  This section covers some interesting topics of special interest in the collecting of copper and brass. It will grow.  Comments will be welcome. 

Antique Metalware Society

The enthusiasts for antique base metal items.

Birmingham Brass Makers

Listing makers in Brummagem whose products have recently been found at antique and collectors fairs and on eBay.  

Button Makers

A growing selection of the names of makers found on the rear of brass buttons recently.

Guernsey and Jersey Jugs (Creamers)

Describing the makers and the way that they made these classic examples of a very well designed, good looking utilitarian product.

HMS Victory Copper and Brass

Relics and souvenirs of the oldest ship still in commission.

Isle of Man Brass Souvenirs

Some examples of useful items that holidaymakers brought back from 'The Island'.

Metal Working and Finishing

Pages covering Metal Working, Joining and Finishing Copper and Brass being developed giving a few facts, hints and tips.

Joining Copper

Brief coverage of methods of making hollowware including cramped, castellated or dovetailed joints, brazing, welding and lockseams.

Oil Lamp Makers

Listing prominent makers of the burners and useful links.

Pearson Page Catalogue

c1929 Section 23 Brass Candlesticks

Registered Designs

Details of design registration numbers and use of country of origin in the UK.

Ruskin Cabochons

A note describing the intriguing stones let into some interesting art metalwork.

Surface Finishing

Finishing, Cleaning & Polishing & Lacquering Copper and Brass

Swedish Copperware

 400 years of history and progress.

Three Wise Monkeys

How many versions of these lovable animals are available?

Unidentified Items

Can you help?

 

 
     
 

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