is this solid brass?

**ilyaz** · 12-12-2010, 10:47 AM

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Picked up a couple of table lamps from a dumpster. The pieces in the picture are all pretty heavy. Magnet test was negative (I used a very strong magnet). So are these solid brass? Could it be some type of stainless steel?

Thanks

**Mick** · 12-12-2010, 10:58 AM

Have you tried scraping the surface?

**ilyaz** · 12-12-2010, 11:57 AM

Originally Posted by Mick

Have you tried scraping the surface?

I tried scratching a piece with a flat screwdriver. Both the shiny outside and the dull inside of one of the pieces scratched easily. What does this mean?

**Mick** · 12-12-2010, 01:15 PM

If it's yellowish throughout, then it's probably solid brass and not just brass-plated.

**Phithy McNasty** · 12-13-2010, 09:18 PM

I get alot of plated faucets and stuff. I hit them once or twice with the old sawall to check them. If also saves time if you get a new guy at the yard.