Very often I will come across leaded pewter painted with a brass or bronze color and just wanted to know if anyone else has noticed it as well? I have found it in statues, lamps, and many other misc. cast brass and bronze looking items. Brass and bronze can be heavy but this stuff is always heavier, and when scratched reveals the shiny silver color of the mostly lead alloy. I'm curious how much is sold to scrapyards as clean brass and never noticed by the seller or the buyer until it reaches its final destination. I don't mind finding it because it actually cast beautifully.
I've also noticed it in the brass bin before and after it's sold, when I've mentioned it to the person who owned it, they usually say something like "nope that's tarnish" or "it's white brass". Obviously people don't want less money for something they believe is worth more and I suppose its not deception if everyone is ignorant.
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