Croft Hardware finishes

Aged Brass (AGD) A new brass item that is uniquely aged to give the appearance of a timeworn product, with warm mellow tones.

Antique Brass (AB) A final hand-finishing step creates a mellowed aged patina, emulating an aged finish that comes with long use and cherishing.

LightLight Antique Brass (LAB) A smooth living finish, softer and warmer than our Antique Brass. Hand applied giving individual characte

Imitation Bronze Unlacquered (IBUL) A warm bronze finish applied over solid brass and left unlacquered to allow the natural process of a patina & from natural oxidization. Hand finishing gives an array of deep [...]

Distressed Antique Brass (DAB) Antique brass finish that is further distressed to give an authentic aged used appearance.

Dark Bronze Metal Antique (DBMA) Solid brass, with a final hand-finishing step adding a stunning dark bronze look. A protective lacquer is applied to complete the process.

Matte Black Bronze (MBK) A matt living finish, applied over brass for an intense rustic black bronze appearance. Finished with an application of beeswax.

Real Bronze Metal Antique Highly polished finish on a sand casting of solid bronze, this is made and finished using traditional methods which gives an array of colours in the finish of this product. [...]

Oil Rubbed Bronze (ORB) A wearing effect that starts with a matt black finish, with time and use wears to give an subtle bronze highlight, and authentic patina looks like it has taken decades [...]

Imitation Bronze Metal Antique (IBMA) A matt lacquered deep finish that perfectly compliments the more rustic tones of nature and earth inspired palettes.

Polished Brass Solid brass, polished to flawless perfection, then protective lacquered to maintain that high point of lustrous beauty.

Polished Brass Unlacquered Solid brass, polished to perfection, supplied unlacquered to allow the aging process to develop a more sombre patina or the finish can be reinvigorated with regular polishing. [...]

Satin Brass The warmth of brass polished to a smooth satin perfection. Finished with protective lacquer to capture the moment.

Satin Brass Unlacquered The warmth of brass polished to a smooth satin perfection, supplied unlacquered to allow the development of a patina from natural oxidization.

 Satin Nickel Satin uniformed distressed, for an elegant fine silver style matt finish.

Polished Nickel Polished solid brass, nickel-plated for a dazzling look, warmer and deeper than a chrome finish reminiscent of the finest silver.

Pearl Nickel (PRL) A unique finish with matt nickel plating being applied to a brass base giving this dull finish with a hint of yellow pearls.

Antique Nickel (AN) Nickel plating is oxidized, hand patina then protective lacquered gives a rich, deep aged effect.

Satin Chrome   Satin uniformed distressed polished, and plated on brass.

Polish Chrome (CP) Solid brass plated in highly polished chrome for a stunning mirror smooth finish suited to more contemporary environments.

Autumn Bronze (AUT) Warmly textured in appearance, this living finish has an array of brown and red undertones and with normal handling will develop over time to reveal the metal below, creating a stunning [...]

Distressed Antique Nickel (DAN) Distressed surface finish that resembled charcoal tones and perfectly compliments natural stone textures like marble.

Distressed Oil Rubbed Bronze (DORB) Adding further age use depth to a recreated old patina.