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Brass is an alloy of copper and zinc, used and prized since ancient times for its beauty, resilience, and durability. Color variations are the result of slightly different proportions of copper and zinc. Brass can be cast (Jefferson Brass), forged, spun, or die-cut. It is used in our homes for fine hardware, lighting fixtures, fireplace equipment, candlesticks and many other decorative pieces. It can also be finished in a number of ways. These include highly polished (Jefferson Brass); satin or brushed finish; hand rubbed finish; and antique, bronze and verdigris. A piece is solid brass if the material is pure...

Americans are a faithful people. And sharing this great faith brings multiple ceremonies throughout the year. Through these commemorations we honor important milestones in our lives. During great events like weddings, graduations, house warming parties, baptisms, baby showers, confirmations, and Bar Mitzvahs, we organize elaborate feasts, create festive decorations, and simply enjoy the company of family and close friends. As a society, we take great joy honoring these special times. They remind us to look beyond ourselves and think of others. Holidays such as Christmas, Chanukah, Passover and Kwanzaa all are celebrated through sharing gifts, food, and friendship. At Jefferson...

By far the most popular item in our fireplace accessory line is Virginia's Blowpoke , a combination of a bellows and a poker that utilizes the principle of air movement discovered by Bernoulli in the 18th century. A Jefferson Brass exclusive, this exquisitely designed fire tool is the best way to restart a dwindling fire. This piece is hand cast in solid brass and is an all-in-one solution to your fireplace needs. An article written by New York designer Bunny Williams in House Beautiful praises Virginia's Blow Poker as the "only fire tool you need!" The piece comes with a...

Home is where the hearth is. Snuggling up to a warm crackling fire provides hours of pleasure. It is in this comfortable atmosphere that conversations flow and family time is honored. Relaxing by the fireside is one of man’s greatest pleasures. At Jefferson Brass, we fully embrace this tradition.  We’ve created timeless fireplace tools and accessories that will last for generations. Using the finest quality of brass on the market today, we make our unique pieces totally by hand, using the same sand casting and finishing processes as in Revolutionary times. These fireplace accessories are cast in pure solid brass,...

Brass doorknockers have evolved from being a good luck charm placed on the front door to a statement of tasteful personal style. You can spot a brass door knocker on most types of doors. Don’t be surprised if many of them bear the signature work of The Jefferson Brass Company. The castings, unusually heavy, are made to almost jewelry quality and standards--this is the very basis of their extraordinary value. We use only the finest quality of materials and craftsmanship. This is our simple concept. Buy brass door knockers from JeffersonBrass.com, and you will know the meaning of quality brass....