Et al the brass book 1978 isbn 0 916838 17 x. Brass has higher malleability than bronze or zinc.

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Despite legal restrictions many others set up such works during the eighteenth century.

When was brass first used. The relatively low melting point of brass 900 to 940 c 1 650 to 1 720 f depending on composition and its flow characteristics make it a relatively easy material to cast. Hector berlioz was the first known composer to use this instrument in his overture to les frans juges in 1826. The ancient romans used brass primarily in vessels dress armour jewelry and brooches or clasps.

Brass production declined after rome withdrew from northern europe but resumed during the carolingian period. Brass was first used over 2500 years ago and has had great use in decorative and utilitarian objects since then much of the more ornate decorative brass items were made in the last century and a. By varying the proportions of copper and zinc the properties of the brass can be changed allowing hard and soft brasses.

In america one of the first recorded brass founders and fabricators is joseph jenks in lynn mass from 1647 to 1679 with brass pins for wool making being a very important product. More malleable than bronze brass was used to make ewers and basins lamps bowls jugs and numerous other household items. Although there is some controversy over exactly who developed valved brass instruments it was around 1826 when a german valve trumpet was brought to paris where it was copied and began to gain wide acceptance.