| CB | Cast Brass | Heavy Solid Brass Casting |
| WB | Wrought Brass | Solid Brass Stampings |
| TB | Turned Brass | Machinings From Solid Brass Rod |
| BPS | Brass Plated Steel | Antique Brass Plated Steel Stampings or Turning |
| DC | Die Castings | Heavy Plated Zinc Castings |
| S | Steel | Plain - Not Plated |
| PC | Powder Coated |
| Antique Brass | Dark Hi-lited Patina |
| Polished Brass | Bright Shiny Brass |
| Satin Brass | Brushed Matte Finish |