We believe that brass & copper should be allowed to age gracefully. Like fine wine, solid brass and copper age gracefully and develop a mellow, antique patina over time. All Conant Custom Brass products have this "living finish," which enhances their genuine beauty for years to come. Our products will never peel, flake or rust, even when used outdoors. We do not apply a protective coating to the surface of our outdoor products, simply because no clear coating lasts as long as the raw metal itself.
The photo here shows the transition of our classic Grande View Thermometer from a shiny, polished finish, to a warm antiqued finish, to a classic verdigris. Used outdoors, brass products naturally develop an antiqued finish after about two to three months' use. The verdigris finish develops anytime from 25 to 100 years' use — or as quickly as nine months if exposed to salt.
The genuine beauty of a naturally aged patina appeals to those with a traditional aesthetic — like those of us at Conant Custom Brass.
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— Tom Cullins, AIA
Truex Cullins & Partners
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Burlington, Vermont 05401 USA 