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Proving that not all chromes are alike, we use only the finest to ensure a bright colour and flow across all edges
Discover our
Finishes
Our passion for pushing the boundaries and creating the most exquisite of looks goes all the way back to ’76 and Herman, our founder and our metal finishing mentor. Learning from him, we’ve gone on to create our vast collection of finishes, some of which, we’re proud to say, still use his original secret formulas.
Tap Handle, BRO05,
finished in Vintage Brass
Finish First
We believe that the character of a product is established by its finish before its form. Be it raw Aged Brass for a natural scheme or deep Charcoal for sophisticated city dwelling there is something for every feel that you’re looking to establish. And our unique proposal of made-to-order means that you are able to choose any of the finishes on any of the huge selection of products that we offer.
Creating Character
For us, finishing metal is far more than just applying a protective colour ontop of our brass. Choosing to create our finishes by hand allows us to work as artists, blending & layering surfaces from a broad pallete to create our unique expressions. We are not only interested in the metals that are available to us but also the processes that allow us to add depth and texture to the final surface. From treatments below the metal layers such as brushing and hammering, to treatments above such as relieving and lacquering, each finish is slowly built up from as many as 8 different treatments layered ontop of each other under tolerances that only the human eye and hand can regulate. No wonder then that almost half of our factory is dedicated to finishing and supporting all of the numerous artisans involved in the process.
One of our numerous electroplating stations
The raw surface of a shower arm being carefully brushed before metal plating is applied
Practice makes perfect
Working with each surface technique requires an apprecaition of the size and shape of the component that you are working with. Flat surfaces, tight corners, large or small radii? – each one of our processes needs to be adjusted to suit each component – from the way the materials move in a plating tank to the amount of pressure that is applied to a relieving wheel. There is no rule book that can be followed, only through years of dedicated practise can a level of hand-eye coordination be reached that allows for the gentle manipulatation of microns of surface layering across 1000’s of different components in the creation of a consistent product on the otherside.
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Delicate brush strokes beneath our satin nickel plating provides an industrial, stainless steel inspired, aesthetic
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Inspired by rifle barrels, this finish provides a smooth sheen with a hint of warmth over delicate brush strokes
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Raw Brass, polished. You’ll not find a more honest demonstration of the sincerity and quality of our products
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A hint of champagne gives this delicate silver finish an elegant look that will add grace to any heritage scheme
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A top secret technique developed by our craftsmen presents a naturally aged patina straight out of the box
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Presenting a smooth tarnished sheen this finish offers a unique and graceful alternative to Brushed Nickel
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Presenting a resilient solid black surface with a gentle sheen that ensures a sophisticated and modern look
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A classic US finish re-invoked with a special lacquering technique that results in a sophisticated anthracite sheen
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Employing a five stage process, this graceful brass is sealed to ensure tarnishing won’t occur over its lifetime
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An endlessly deep, glassy black finish designed to add a touch of hi-tech to anything it touches
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An alternative to Vintage Brass, this finish presents a glossy version of our popular burnished brass look
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Fine brushing creates a dulled, tactile surface to this brass, which is then sealed to ensure tarnishing won’t occur
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A heritage look not often seen on brassware. This finish uses a brushed blackened layer to offer unique character
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We’ve created a velvet surface to this dark tactile finish to allow it to capture light within its warm brass base
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A lacquered version of our Aged Brass surface, providing a soft patina in a form that won’t change over time
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Careful burnishing back of a secret tarnished formula provides this finish with a unique cast bronze look
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This time worn finish blends burnt copper tones with a unique artisanal brushing technique
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A deep colour, rich in character, this finish is sure to make a striking statement in any bold scheme
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Inspired by our love of dark chocolate we use a lacquering process to give this bronze finish its lush, flat look
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Our four stage process ensures a thick coating of gold is achieved in this, our most extravagant of finishes