Recently, a resurgence of public interest in the historic mortise lock has demonstrated the enduring value of brass fixtures for attractive, specialized locks. Historically, brass, particularly brass engraving, often played a role in the metal faceplates and keys used by locksmiths to help secure doors. The intricate design of the mortise lock illustrates the usefulness of brass to the locksmithing profession. (more…)

Millennials today are shopping for unique, quirky, and fun furniture that makes a statement in a rustic home or a modern one. Industrial furniture is one of the top furniture trends on the market. Various metals and rich wood are a common feature to most industrial furniture. When someone says Industrial Furniture, we often think of it in terms of steel and cast iron; however, brass is slowly making its way back on to the playing field with the masterful art of engraving brass plates. (more…)