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Antique Brass Nameplate

Posted by Deidre Kruser on Thu, Mar 18, 2010
 

Simulated Antique Lacquer on Aluminum

antique lacquer nameplate

This aluminum nameplate is printed to simulate an antique lacquer finish on brass.  Artwork was custom created to duplicate the slight darkening around the edge of a lacquered nameplate.  A transparent tint of gold printed on brushed aluminum gives the appearance of a brass substrate.  Embossing is used to give depth to the nameplate.  The recessed logo is accented with printed color.

Aluminum is a versatile substrate which can be decorated to simulate brass, stainless steel, copper and other metals.  It is a cost effective option which is light weight and corrosion resistant.

What applications come to mind for an antique brass nameplate?  I can see the warm metal finish used on furniture or cabinet labels.  How would you use this idea to create a unique nameplate for your brand? 

Request samples of aluminum and brass nameplates to begin exploring the possibilities available to you.

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RECENTLY WHILE DIGGING, I FOUND A BRASS PRINTING PLATE AND ON IT IS WHAT LOOKS TO ME TO BE A 1900'S TO 1920'S HARLEY DAVIDSON. THE PLATE IS INCREDIBLY DETAILED WITH ALL THE WORKINGS OF THE EARLY MOTOR CYCLE. MY QUESTION IS..THE BRASS HAS GREEN RESIDUE IN BETWEEN THE THE DETAILED PARTS OF THE BIKE. A WIRE WHEEL WILL DISTORT THE FEATURES AND I HAVE TRIED USING A DENTAL PICK NO LUCK..ANY SUGGESTIONS? THANKS IN ADVANCE thpa18833@aol.com

posted @ Wednesday, April 14, 2010 9:34 AM by TIM HERCENBERG

Tim - I couldn’t find anything on cleaning an antique brass printing plate. I do know that mechanical abrasion is not the way to go. It sounds like the plate has developed a patina. If it were antique furniture, it would be more valuable as is. I don’t know if this applies to a printing plate. Before you do anything, you should consider having the plate appraised. . If you are determined to clean the plate, a brass polish like Brasso might work, but I don’t know what that would do to the detailed etched surface. Brasso does contain abrasives. Good luck! 
 
 
 

posted @ Wednesday, April 14, 2010 3:29 PM by Deidre Kruser

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