On 09/09/2017 16:54, Dave Plowman (News) wrote:
In article ,
Fredxxx wrote:
On 09/09/2017 10:22, Dave Plowman (News) wrote:
The current escutcheon on my front door mortice lock has a round
chunky cast brass cover - hinged at the top. I'm changing the door
furniture to brushed stainless steel and have found everything else
apart from that.

Why?

Because unlike brass it doesn't need any maintenance.

Fair doos, I thought even brushed stainless deteriorates. Shiny chrome I
can understand!