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Show Good Iwi iv hi si A MUST For l-3aK-.cs : if'-... Tinkling brass bells among the holly on this door add a festive air for Christmas. It isn't until a lock sticks, a knob tarnishes or comes of in your hand, or a burglar breaks into your home, that the importance impor-tance of good hardware makes itself felt. Good hardware should last as long as your house itself and should give you trouble-free service. serv-ice. It should harmonize with the architecture of your home and should provide you with the necessary neces-sary protection against intruders. In addition to its serviceability, hardware provides touches of beauty to a house. The best hardware traditionally traditional-ly has been made of solid brass. Brass hardware that George Washington installed in his home at Mt. Vernon in 1780 has been in continuous service ever since and still has its original beauty and serviceability. Of the finishes suitable for the home, the most durable are those produced on solid brass in the natural color of this metal. These include satin, polished and aged finishes. Moist air, smoke and acid from one's hands cause metal met-al to tarnish, therefore satin and polished finishes are generally lacquered to delay corrosion. |