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6th December 08, 10:36 AM
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Beautiful piece, and what an intriguing, yet simple, closure!
I've heard it opined many times that brass was likely so popular in the 16th & 17th centuries for exposed metal surfaces on Highland crafts because it was far more resistant to rust than iron & tin alloys, and tarnished less than pure copper. ith:
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6th December 08, 11:21 AM
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 Originally Posted by arrg-isle
Beautiful piece, and what an intriguing, yet simple, closure!
I've heard it opined many times that brass was likely so popular in the 16th & 17th centuries for exposed metal surfaces on Highland crafts because it was far more resistant to rust than iron & tin alloys, and tarnished less than pure copper. ith:
Brass was popular for three reasons:
(1) It was easier to work that steel
(2) It was stronger than copper
(3) It didn't rust
Those with money opted for silver cantles, same as today.
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