Copper Brass
2009
Decorate With Copper Accents
Finer and more attractive than iron, less expensive and easier to work with than silver, copper became the leading metal for decorative ornamentation during the American Arts and Crafts movement. Hand-hammered lamps, chargers, candlesticks, and other decorative wares have become iconic collectibles, but it’s important to remember that copper is also an exemplary material for architectural use. Copper sheeting is perfect for crafting the best downspouts, half-round gutters, and flashing. Copper is particularly adept at straddling the line between function and art. At Craftsman Farms, you can find stunning, motto-embossed fireplace hoods that are among the era’s most memorable works.
As the oldest metal in use, copper is enjoying renewed popularity almost everywhere in and around the house. Reproduction copper and mica lamps and copper basins appropriate for either the pantry or the garden are becoming more and more common in modern décor. What’s wonderful about copper is that even the most utilitarian of these functional items can be beautifully decorated, notably architectural copper used on the roof. One glance at the embossed leader heads and ornamented rope-style downspouts tells the entire story.
Copper is most ubiquitous in the kitchen. Especially popular are hammered copper sinks. These sinks are crafted out of heavy-gauge copper and then chemically patinated to stabilize the finish. Copper also creates a dramatic look when used for range and fireplace hoods.
Another great place for copper is in faucets and decorative hardware. In most cases, brass and bronze fittings are finished with a chemically applied coppery hue. Copper is a fairly soft metal. If left on its own, it will develop an attractive patina or coloration with age. Unfortunately, fingerprints and other human contact will make it blotchy and unattractive. Fortunately, patination provides a stable coating the creates the look of age.
Copper provides a beautiful medium out of which decorative lamps and light fixtures can be crafted, especially when paired with mica or art glass and treated to an artist’s hand hammering and patination. For today’s reproduction vases, chargers, and other tabletop accessories, you can easily find a hammered finish, but remember that some work is better than others. The Michoacán region in Mexico is considered a great source of affordable hand-worked copper. If you’re looking for something a little closer to home, many local artisans craft reproductions of chargers, candlesticks, and other vessels that closely copy period originals but at the same time are imbued with their own personal sense of the Arts and Crafts spirit. If you want a more unique piece, other artisans branch out in different directions. For instance, Repoussé has become popular, a hand-worked and hand-tooled technique in which one creates more figural, three-dimensional results, requiring a superior level of craftsmanship.
Copper is also becoming increasingly popular in the garden. Copper basins are perfect for birdbaths and fountains, and copper is also stunning in the water-channeling devices known as rain chains, which have channeld and stored rain water for hundreds of years. Frank Lloyd Wright found a stunning way to incorporate a sculptured rain chain in one of his Usonian houses. In any garden, these long linear skeins of rings, inverted bells, or fluted cups are certainly both useful and beautiful.
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Copper, Brass, Bronze and Steel
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Antique mother of pearl and flower brass french 1900 mode heart brooch $9.90 |
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Vintage MARJORIE BAER Signed COPPER + BRASS MODERNIST NECKLACE Geometric MB SF $29.99 |
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Fantastic Vintage Handcrafted Bracelet Copper, Brass & Silver $22.95 |
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VINTAGE LEATHER BOLO TIE BUCKING BRONCO WITH RIDER COPPER BRASS SILVER $14.95 |
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Vintage LARGE MALTESE CROSS NECKLACE Signed MEXICO Brass Copper $75.00 |
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MARJORIE BAER VINTAGE COPPER BRASS AND SILVER TONE ROUND EARRING $14.99 |
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Neat circa 1940's vintage Mid-Century Atomic Age Copper & Brass Necklace $9.99 |
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VINTAGE MID CENTURY MODERNIST MEXICAN MAYA BRASS COPPER ENAMELED PENDANT PIN $100.00 |
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VINTAGE BRASS COPPER MOTHER OF PEARL WIDE BANGLE BRACELET $90.00 |
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Vintage Jewelry Lot Brass or copper Hearts Cherub Brooch Earrings Charm Bracelet $9.99 |
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VINTAGE LOT OF 25 COPPER BRASS BRACELETS STAMPED S C WITH ANCHOR BETWEEN $39.99 |
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VTG Chunky BRASS COPPER MOP Shell Inlay Mexico Tribal Cuff Bracelet $38.00 |
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Artisan Brass & Copper Cuff Bangle Bracelet w/ Calla Lilly $0.99 |
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Vintage Mid Century Modern Modernist Ceramic Glass Copper Brass Pierced Earrings $19.99 |
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VINTAGE MAYA MIXED METAL MEXICO SILVER COPPER BRASS CUFF BRACELET WIDE L@@K $120.00 |
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Vintage Bracelet Cuff Braided Copper on Brass $7.95 |
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LONG ARTSY MODERN MODERNIST COPPER, BRASS MIXED METALS ARTISAN STUDIO EARRINGS $150.00 |
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LONG VINTAGE BRASS/COPPER, WOOD NECKLACE - OLD STOCK $9.95 |
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33 Copper, Sterling, Brass bracelets and combinations of these metals. $220.00 |
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Vintage jewelry solid copper mid century modern brass silver tone clip bracelets $19.50 |
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VINTAGE COPPER BRASS SILVER ROADRUNNER CACTUS SUN WIDE CUFF BRACELET NEW MEXICO $195.00 |
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Vintage brass copper jewelry mid century mod chunky clip MOP dragon bracelets $20.00 |
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Vinatge Costume Necklace Brass/Copper? $7.95 |
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Banana Bob Vtg Finding,Brass/Copper Mix KnivesSteampunk $4.99 |
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VINTAGE ARTISAN HANDMADE BRASS COPPER CUFF BRACELET FIRE POLISHED TORCH CUT NEAT $129.00 |
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Vintage Estate Copper Brass Mixed Metal ball flower Art Deco Ring adjustable-7/8 $9.99 |
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VINTAGE BRACELET COPPER AND BRASS MODERN SWIRLS BANGLE RUNWAY BOHO $66.50 |
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VINTAGE COPPER AND BRASS MODERISM BRACELET VERY MODERN AND OLD $119.40 |
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Vintage Mexican Brass & Copper Necklace with Onyx God $9.99 |
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1 VINTAGE COPPER BRASS CURB 3 STRAND CHAIN BRACELET T34 $0.99 |
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Vintage Ladies Toucan Bird 1980's Post Modernist Brooch Silver Copper Brass Hot! $4.50 |
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VINTAGE MODERNIST HAMMERED COPPER SILVER BRASS PENDANT NECKLACE $9.00 |
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VINTAGE GORGEOUS BRASS SILVER COPPER & RHINESTONE EXPANDABLE BRACELET $24.99 |
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WIDE 1 INCH BRASS WITH COPPER TWIST DESIGN BANGLE BRACELET VINTAGE 60'S 46 GR $89.50 |
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TARNISHED VINTAGE BRASS COPPER SILVER PLATE TWIST BANGLE BRACELET $10.50 |
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Vintage Brass/Copper Brooch $9.95 |
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♦Hummingbird & Lily of the Valley Vintage Artisan Hammered Copper&Brass Brooch♦ $9.99 |
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WIDE OLD MAYA COPPER BRASS CERAM MASK ARTIFACT BRACELET $125.00 |
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Vintage Artisan Designer Unsigned Copper Brass Lizard Brooch Pin Earrings Set! $27.71 |
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Celtic Griffin Torc and Matching Malachite Cuff - Silver, Copper, Brass - HEAVY $250.00 |
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Old Dutch International Moscow Mule 16-Ounce Copper Mug $15.14 A sturdy handsome copper mug first made for drinking the famous "Moscow Mule" served to Hollywood stars during the golden era. Made of solid polished copper with a nickel lining and brass handle it will also add panache to your favorite beverage. Recipe for Moscow Mule included. Hand wash. Size: 4"H 3"W 3" Dia.; 16 oz. 1 pint capacity... |
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Revere Copper Bottom Teakettle Revere 3-1/2-Quart Copper Bottom Tea Kettle. One of the first names in tea kettles, Revere offers a range of high-quality polished stainless steel models with copper bottoms for fast heating. Traditionally styled, the kettles feature easy-grip, black phenolic handles, whistling spouts and trigger mechanism for easy and safe pouring. Each of the kettles is embossed with Paul Revere's signature.... |
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Culligan US-600A 3/8-Inch Undersink Drinking Water Filter $24.00 The Culligan US 600 drinking water filter fits compactly under the kitchen sink and taps directly into the cold water plumbing line for convenient access to filtered water from the existing kitchen faucet. The unit installs easily on a 3/8'' cold water line using quick connect fittings and is designed with an integrated mounting bracket for added installation ease. Plastic tubing and all installat... |
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Evolution of the Brass Quintet $8.99 ... |
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Coppers and Brass $15.98 ... |
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Coppers & Brass $7.99 ... |
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Hot Patinas Techniques for Bronze, Brass, and Copper [VHS] $60.00 This is an instructional video about the hot patina process on bronze, brass, and copper metals. An explanation of the tools needed, safety equipment, alloy of the metals, and surface preparation is given. Learn how to make and apply over 15 different patinas. Also included is information about clear protective sealers, wax, paint, dye, oxides, and mica powders.... |
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Cold Patinas Techniques for Bronze, Brass, and Copper (DVD) [VHS] ... |
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Painting Metal: Copper & Brass [VHS] $65.00 Lean how to paint highly reflective metal surfaces like copper, brass, silver, and gold in this study using a live setup. This video is one of the first to pull together the information presented in earlier, preparatory titles about the treatment of still life objects and how to paint them. Watch as Johnnie paints every stroke in this attractive setup of her painting tools and paint along with h... |
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Painting Metal: Copper & Brass $50.56 Learn how to paint highly reflective metal surfaces like copper, brass, silver, and gold in this study using a live setup. This video is one of the first to pull together the information presented in earlier, preparatory titles about the treatment of still life objects and how to paint them. Watch as Johnnie paints every stroke in this attractive setup of her painting tools and paint along with ... |
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Newport Brass NB438-26 - Rigid Copper Supply Tube $28.7 Newport Brass Rigid Copper Supply Tube1/2" O.D. x 36" |
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Newport Brass NB438-03N - Rigid Copper Supply Tube $38.5 Newport Brass Rigid Copper Supply Tube1/2" O.D. x 36" |
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Newport Brass NB438-06 - Rigid Copper Supply Tube $38.5 Newport Brass Rigid Copper Supply Tube1/2" O.D. x 36" |
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Newport Brass NB438-07 - Rigid Copper Supply Tube $38.5 Newport Brass Rigid Copper Supply Tube1/2" O.D. x 36" |
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Newport Brass NB438-10B - Rigid Copper Supply Tube $38.5 Newport Brass Rigid Copper Supply Tube1/2" O.D. x 36" |
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Newport Brass NB439-03N - Rigid Copper Supply Tube $38.5 Newport Brass Rigid Copper Supply Tube3/8" O.D. x 36" |
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Newport Brass NB438-03W - Rigid Copper Supply Tube $46.2 Newport Brass Rigid Copper Supply Tube1/2" O.D. x 36" |
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Newport Brass NB438-08 - Rigid Copper Supply Tube $46.2 Newport Brass Rigid Copper Supply Tube1/2" O.D. x 36" |
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Newport Brass NB438-08A - Rigid Copper Supply Tube $46.2 Newport Brass Rigid Copper Supply Tube1/2" O.D. x 36" |
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Newport Brass NB438-08W - Rigid Copper Supply Tube $46.2 Newport Brass Rigid Copper Supply Tube1/2" O.D. x 36" |
