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I N T R O D U C T I O N
I N T R O D U C T I O N
Rochamp
Rochamp
R O C H A M P
Interiors
1900
are
pleased
to
be
able
to
offer
both
traditional
solid
brass
lighting
from
Rochamp, and a small selection of fittings with a brass
plated finish. The use of solid brass results in a rich, warm and
authentic look and feel that cannot be replicated by brass plate.
The Rochamp solid brass collection is made entirely by hand,
using traditional sand casting techniques passed down through
generations. A wooden model of the design is created, from
which a mould is made by setting the model in a box filled
with sand to form an impression of the piece to be made.
Channels are then added and once the molten brass is ready
it is poured carefully in. When the metal is cool enough it is
released from the mould and allowed to cool further in the
open air. Excess sand and stray metal is wire brushed off,
inspected and finished by skilled craftsmen to ensure the brass
lighting is of the highest quality. Castings from the mould are
inspected and finished by skilled craftsmen to ensure the
fittings have a perfectly smooth surface, and that detailing is
crisp. If any detail is lost it is added again by hand. The parts
are then polished before being patinated to give an aged look.
We favour a mellow finish, bright but softened by a
slight patination. Our brass products are lacquered to
ensure
that
the
finish
lasts
without
polishing.
It
is
important not to polish our brass products with an abrasive brass
polish as this will damage the lacquer. Normally a light dusting
or cleaning with a slightly damp cloth is all that is needed.
best quality in
solid brass lighting
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