red brass

noun

1. an alloy of from 77 to 86 percent copper with the balance zinc; Mannheim gold.

Word History and Origins

Origin of red brass¹

First recorded in 1830–40

Example Sentences

It’s preserved in lineage history, with granite countertops from Dempsey’s father’s barbershop in the 1920s and a red brass barber chair from the location’s previous owner, Russell Swingle.

From Washington Times

And all the nails and fastenings which were visible were made of red brass, which had taken a polish like that of gold from the fire.

From Project Gutenberg

When a small percentage of zinc is present, the colour of brass is reddish, as in tombac or red brass, which contains about 10%.

From Project Gutenberg

The balance to most cylinder watches is of red brass, and in some instances of low karat gold; in either case the balance should be repolished.

From Project Gutenberg