Umbrella stands are an essential household accessory to organize and store wet umbrellas, and to keep entryways safe by helping to keep floors dry. Umbrella holders can also serve as an attractive decorative accent for the foyer or entryway making an essential first impression on visitors. While umbrella holders may be made of any material, solid brass and copper umbrella holders have the advantage of excellent corrosion resistance, durability, and beauty.
During the 1970s and early 1980s, brass and copper umbrella holders were a well known decorative accent for homeowners with imported brass umbrella holders from England, Italy, and India topping the list. Today, these stands can be found at yard sales, antique stores, and online for a portion of their original cost. Many of these vintage umbrella holders may be returned for their original beauty using simple techniques.
Is My Umbrella Stand Solid Brass or Plated Brass?
Plated brass or plated copper umbrella holders may be difficult to re-finish because the final is simply a thin coat of brass or copper applied over steel sheet metal. After the thin plated finish has rusted or corroded, the underlying steel material is exposed making the final subject to further corrosion and discoloration. Plated brass or copper plated stands may be easily detected by using a magnet. If the magnet sticks to the stand, it is a plated piece. On another hand, solid brass or solid copper umbrella stands may be easily re-finished because solid brass or solid copper may be polished indefinitely without further damage or discoloration. Best Wind Proof Logo Printed Umbrella in Bangladesh
Refinishing your stand.
If your solid brass or solid copper umbrella stand continues to be bright in features, but shows wear because of marks or scratches, it might be coated with a thin lacquer. It will undoubtedly be necessary to remove the lacquer before polishing the stand by using a household paint/lacquer remover.
