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Bronze is the earliest miracle of Man's mastery over the basic elements of nature.

The blending of copper and tin to yield bronze occurred over 5,000 years ago, and it was a momentous event which gave its name to an age lasting three and a half millennia, until the discovery of iron smelting.

In bronze, Man had an alloy that was stronger and infinitely more durable than either of its components; capable of being fashioned into limitless forms-weapons, household utensils, jewelry, tools, coins and priceless works of art. Countless examples of bronze artifacts have endured to this day. The casting of bronze from the earliest period of bronze casting, this is because bronze possesses a characteristic in common with the "noble metals": the elements gold and silver. Like them, bronze is stable and no longer subject to deterioration once it has formed a natural patina (an alteration in surface color, ranging from jade green to deep brown, signifying the alloy's "maturation"). Unlike copper alone, and certainly Iron, bronze will not rust away.

In modern times iron, steel alloys and Aluminums have all replaced bronze in most "commercial applications”. Yet bronze remains the metal of choice for creative artisans in metal. A 5,000-year tradition is part of the reason. The ageless endurance of bronze is another. And then there's the sublime beauty of the metal: natural or chemically induced earth-toned patinas of richness, depth and variety; yet when polished, a surface that shimmers with the warm radiance of gold.

Bronze has rightfully earned its place as the premier metal with which artists and craftsmen express their highest aspirations and achievements.

Below are several examples of Bronze Plaques. Please click each image to enlarge. I can supply Bronze Plaques to identify your home, institution or business. Please contact me for more information.