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Move over, brass—this understated metal is the 'it' finish of 2026

Poised to become the next “it” finish, bronze is earthy and dynamic, making it suitable for historic and modern interiors alike. Though it can be considered a close cousin to brass, bronze is ...
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What "Patina" Really Means

At the Las Vegas ANTIQUES ROADSHOW, appraiser Reyne Haines, of Reyne Gallery in Cincinnati, Ohio, viewed a Tiffany inkwell from about 1900, noting that tape put over the bronze cap of the inkwell ...