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Islamic Golden Age brass astrolabe Brass lectern with an eagle. Attributed to Aert van Tricht, Limburg (Netherlands), c. 1500.. Brass is an alloy of copper and zinc, in proportions which can be varied to achieve different colours and mechanical, electrical, acoustic and chemical properties, [1] but copper typically has the larger proportion, generally 66% copper and 34% zinc.
Brass rubbing was originally a largely British enthusiasm for reproducing onto paper monumental brasses – commemorative brass plaques found in churches, usually originally on the floor, from between the thirteenth and sixteenth centuries. It was particularly popular in Britain because of the large number of medieval brasses surviving there ...
Pinchbeck is a form of brass, an alloy of copper and zinc mixed in proportions so that it closely resembles gold in appearance. It was invented in the early 18th century by Christopher Pinchbeck (died 1732), a London clock- and watch-maker. [ 1 ]
The Closing Chronicles (subtitled: The Breathing Shadow II) is the second studio album by the Swedish rock band Nightingale, released by Black Mark Production in 1996. The album continues the story begun on The Breathing Shadow. This is the first album to feature Dag Swanö (with alias "Tom Nouga") on guitars and keyboards, as well as produce ...
Bronze weapon from the Mesara Plain, Crete. Copper came into use in the Aegean area near the end of the predynastic age of Egypt about 3500 BC. The earliest known implement is a flat celt, which was found on a Neolithic house-floor in the central court of the palace of Knossos in Crete, and is regarded as an Egyptian product.
Nightingale, 29, who designs her own ring gear, brings a positive vibe to the ring, with her attire, entrance music and good-nature appeal -- waving, running and smiling. She is especially happy ...
The Free People Nightingale Cardi is a must-have for colder weather. It's versatile, comfy, and looks as good on a 60-year-old as it does a 30-year-old. This best-selling oversized cardigan is an ...
Gunmetal ingot is a related alloy in which the zinc is replaced by 2% lead; this makes the alloy easier to cast but it has less strength. [2]Modified gunmetal contains lead in addition to the zinc; it is typically composed of 86% copper, 9.5% tin, 2.5% lead, and 2% zinc.