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Default How to "antique" a brass handle?


"Timothy Murphy" wrote in message
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I have an antique dresser,
with several 3.5in "swan neck" bail pull handles missing.

I can't locate anyone selling these in "antiqued" brass,
but have found them in bright brass.


Are these the sort of things you mean ?


http://www.doorhandles.co.uk/plain-d...s-p487043.html

the whole range

http://www.doorhandles.co.uk/plain-d...le-c71760.html


michael adams

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I'm wondering if these would look like the old handles
after several years?
Or if there is any amateur way to make them look antique?

Any advice or suggestions gratefully received.

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