I left mine in a matte finish as I prefer the additional warmth and depth of the matte look. If you want a shinier finish you can seal it with a micro crystalline wax likes Renaissance Wax. If you want a more matte finish let dry and buff it up a bit. Vintage Chanukah Menorah Brass and Enamel with Decorative Handle Aladdin Lamp Style Made in Israel Hanukkah.
And it adds more depth to the brass which is what I really love. Menorah is in good used condition and stamped Jerusalem. The dark wax fills in the natural pitting that occurs in aged brass and seals it from developing more verdigris. I let it sit about 3 minutes then wipe off. Areas that are too dark can be lightened with clear wax. Then using a dark non toxic wax intended for chalk paint, I rub down the brass.
VINTAGE PATINA BRASS MENORAHS MADE IN NISRAEL FREE
I wiped dry with a lint free cloth and gave it about 30 minutes to make certain all traces of dampness are gone. This mix will remove the verdigris from the metal, I then add a bit of salt to the brass and rub it well into the area to act like an exfoliant because verdigris is somewhat crumbly and thoroughly wipe it off using the wipes again. Category Vintage 1950s Israeli Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures. I have never had it damage any antique.Īfter that I applied a paste of white vinegar and baking soda to the corroded area. Gorgeous vintage brass menorah or candelabra with adjustable arms and stem height in wonderful. I use this brand because it contains thymol, from the herb thyme and it safely disinfects and kills any mold spores. To make it shiny bright would devalue and detract from it's beauty.įirst I cleaned it with 7th Generation disinfecting wipes. The brass pierced gallery is wearing an untouched natural patina.( soon to be in our Chairish store.) It has aged appropriately along with the mixed wood marquetry. Natural patina enhances the beauty of a piece, like this close up of an antique French Demilune table. There are some pieces that devalue when you remove the patina. Many antique dealers restore brass to it's bright finish, removing the patina and then apply a commercial solution to darken it again. Most brass tutorials give directions only on bringing brass back to it's super bright finish. I see this a lot on furniture with brass mounts, lamps, chandeliers and light fixtures. Sometimes, a good piece of brass will have just a tiny bit of verdigris, that is the crusty blue green stuff caused by oxidation and tells you corrosion is setting in. Assuming of course that it has had reasonable care throughout it's long life. But brass made in the first quarter of the 20th century and earlier, develops an exquisite patina. Much of the home decor brass commercially available is cheaply made and will not retain it's beauty long.
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