The brass plating on this bell is chipped.

Do you know what will be written on the brass plate

Nickel-plated brass casing, Lubalox coat.

Nickel-plated brass casing, Lubalox coat for panache.

Not because of who was doing the talking, because I finally understood the connection between children scavenging for food and shiny brass plates on the front doors of banks.

I'm gonna get me a pair of chromium-plated brass knuckles.

Nickel-plated brass. Heavy rust. Bluish patina on the exposed surfaces.