Help with the patina

Discussion in 'Metalware' started by Makanudo, Jan 30, 2016.

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  1. scoutshouse

    scoutshouse Well-Known Member

    Hi Makanudo -
    Wow, that's nice!
    FYI, some verdigris can be toxic... If it was applied, I wouldn't worry about it, but some of it looks old, loose and powdery. You might want to wash your hands after handling it, and seal it with Briwax (reversible) just to be on the safe side.

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    scoutshouse, Jan 30, 2016
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  2. Makanudo

    Makanudo There is no such thing as simple.Simple is hard.

    Thanks scoutshouse!
    I will take care. I always wash hands after handling old metal items.
    This one has different but also nice patina:
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    Makanudo, Jan 31, 2016
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  3. DragonflyWink

    DragonflyWink Well-Known Member

    Mid 20th century brass novelty corkscrew with an applied patina (chemically produced), similar items were made by a wide variety of manufacturers - not really a 'wine key' to this old bartender, but likely alludes to the key to the wine cellar. The Dachshund would also have an applied patina, its design inspired by similar 'Vienna bronze' corkscrews...

    ~Cheryl
     
    DragonflyWink, Jan 31, 2016
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  4. springfld.arsenal

    springfld.arsenal Store: http://www.springfieldarsenal.net/

    Agree. These are fantasy novelty items, not antiques.
     
    springfld.arsenal, Jan 31, 2016
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  5. Aquitaine

    Aquitaine Is What It IS! But NEVER BORED!

    LOVE BOTH "Wine Keys"!!!!!:):):)

    Edit: Didn't see the Dachie before.....he's also 'cute'!!
     
    Aquitaine, Jan 31, 2016
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  6. verybrad

    verybrad Well-Known Member

    Cheryl (Dragonflywink) is spot on with this. Patina is chemically applied and probably lacquered afterwards.
     
    verybrad, Jan 31, 2016
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