Not all “brass” handles are actually solid brass 👀 A lot of antique and vintage handles were electroplated — a cheaper base metal with a thin layer of brass (or another metal) applied over the top. It was kind of the beginning of the mass-produced handle era. My dad’s an electrician, so he explained the science side to me… I’m breaking it down in layman’s terms and showing what I do instead of over-cleaning or stripping them, including how I use wax to revive the finish without damaging what’s