Antique copper

Surface finish

Antique copper gives hardware a warm copper tone with an artificially created patina. Each piece ages differently and gains character. Browse copper variants.

Products: Antique copper

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How antique copper is made

Copper plating with chemical darkening: a warm copper tone with patina in the recesses. Every piece is slightly different, on purpose.

What it gives the product

The warmest tone among our aged finishes: reddish copper against brown leather.

When to choose it and when not to

Rustic leather goods. The layer is thin and the protection basic. Skip permanent damp, where stainless steel is the better fit.

How it ages

The patina deepens and darkens. The product matures with use.

What it pairs with

Cognac and dark brown, antique brass on companion pieces, copper rivets.

  • Look

    Vintage / patina

    Artificially aged surface with uneven tone and visible patina. Creates the impression of a historical or hand-crafted piece. Each part looks slightly different. That is by design, not a defect.

  • Abrasion resistance

    Low

    Thin decorative coating that gradually wears through with regular wear and friction. Wear appears first where a buckle or snap contacts the strap, ring or fur.

  • Corrosion protection

    Dry conditions

    Provides a temporary barrier against moisture. Works well in dry environments, but protection weakens over time with regular contact with water or sweat.

  • Nickel

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    Nickel release test (abrasion method PN 93 0021, AZL Otrokovice testing laboratory): pass, within the limit of 0.5 µg/cm² per week used by EU regulation. test report (PDF, in Czech)

Damp conditions Occasional rain Tolerates occasional contact with rain, wet grass or damp hands. Regular soaking accelerates visible wear, so dry the surface after it becomes wet.
Aging Wear at contact points At points of regular friction (typically the buckle edge, snap contact point or strap) the finish gradually wears through and the base material shows beneath.
Process Galvanic Metal layer applied by electric current in a bath. An even, thin and well-adhered coating: the most widespread method for surface finishing of metal parts.