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BRASSERY

Fine nameplates for fine art.

Each nameplate is individually crafted to accompany a painting — laser-engraved with the precision it deserves, hand-finished to endure as long as the canvas itself.

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Our Finishes

Three distinct characters,
each telling its own story.

From the warm patina of centuries-old brass to the luminous polish of freshly buffed metal, every finish is chosen to complement the work it names.

Aged Brass
Warm, time-worn patina with gentle darkening at the edges. Suggests provenance and history.
Super-Aged Brass
Deeply oxidised, almost bronze in character. For works that command reverence.
Shiny Brass
Polished to a bright, reflective lustre. Clean, contemporary, and unmistakably precious.
La Route de Rocquencourt
Camille Pissarro
1830 – 1903
AGED BRASS · SCALLOPED · ¾″ × 4″ · FANCY ITALIC & TIMES NEW ROMAN
Our Craft

Made with the care
great art demands.

Brassery began simply: as a collector's frustration. The nameplates readily available were almost universally shiny brass, offered in a handful of sizes with little to no customisation — serviceable, perhaps, but hardly worthy of the works they named. The search for something better led here.

Each plate is hand-finished to its chosen patina first, then laser-engraved for absolute precision — delivering crisp, deeply contrasted lettering that stands apart from the finish beneath.

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Laser EngravedEvery letter cut to perfect depth and consistency — crisp, deeply contrasted, unmistakable.
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Hand-Applied PatinaNo two aged plates are identical — each develops its own character before the engraving begins.
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Archival MaterialsSolid brass only, treated and sealed to resist tarnish. Displayed indoors, a Brassery nameplate will remain beautiful for decades.
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Made to Order — Your WayChoose from dozens of typefaces, with each line set in its own font and size. Select from a wide range of corner ornaments and line separators to compose a plate that is entirely your own.
Shapes & Sizes

Five sizes, three shapes.

From the most intimate cabinet painting to a grand salon canvas — every combination shown at true proportions below. Custom dimensions are available on request.

⅝″ × 3″
Round
Rounded Corners
Scalloped
¾″ × 3″
Round
Rounded Corners
Scalloped
¾″ × 4″
Round
Rounded Corners
Scalloped
1″ × 3″
Round
Rounded Corners
Scalloped
1″ × 4″
Round
Rounded Corners
Scalloped
Customisation

Every detail,
exactly as you intend it.

Browse the full library of typefaces, corner ornaments, line separators, and border arrangements below. Each line of your nameplate can be set in its own font and size — mix and match freely, or keep it simple.

Available typefaces

40 typefaces available, many with italic variants. Each line of your plate may use a different font and size. Reference fonts by name in your order specification.

Corner ornament options

42 corner designs (Cor1–Cor42), plus Cor0 for no corner ornament. Reference corners by number in your order specification.

Line separator options

28 line separator designs (Sep1–Sep28). Place a separator between any two lines of text. Reference by number in your specification.

Border arrangement options

12 border arrangements (A–L) showing which corners and connecting lines appear on your plate. Reference by letter alongside your corner choice — e.g. Cor12E.

Mounting

We include the hardware.

Tell us how you plan to affix the plate to your frame and we will include the appropriate hardware with your order.

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No Holes
For adhesive mounting. No hardware included — we recommend a quality double-sided tape (such as 3M mounting tape) applied by you to suit your frame. A clean finish with nothing visible on the face of the plate.
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Brass Nails
Pre-drilled holes with matching brass nails included. A traditional method — simple, permanent, and visually consistent with the plate itself.
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Brass Screws
Pre-drilled holes with brass screws included. Optionally add a matching flathead screwdriver and a 1⁄16″ drill bit — everything needed for a perfect installation in one package.
Place an Order

Begin your commission.

Select your options, compose your plate specification using the format shown, and submit. We will respond within two working days with a preview and quotation.

Cor12E Line: La Route de Rocquencourt | Font: Fancy Italic Sep10 Line: Camille Pissarro | Font: Times New Roman Bold Line: 1830 – 1903 | Font: Times New Roman

Use the tabs above to browse options. Each line can have its own font and size. Separators go between lines. Corner number + border letter (e.g. Cor12E) go on the first line. Cor0 for no corners.