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BRASS & STAINLESS STEEL

Plaque materials, sizes and finishes.

Compare six finishes in brass and stainless steel, with optional wooden backing.

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Spaniel portrait memorial for Alfie, 2011–2024, in polished brass on square-edged light oak with brass screw capsLily the tabby-and-white cat engraved above a family inscription on brushed stainless steel, fixed to a sage wall with silver screw caps
Polished brass on oak · brushed stainless steel Illustrative design
Brushed brass surface texture
BRASS

Brushed brass

Warm gold with a fine, directional grain.

From £105.50
Orbital brass surface texture
BRASS

Orbital brass

Soft gold with a swirling grain and matt lacquer.

From £105.50
Polished brass surface texture
BRASS

Polished brass

Bright gold with a reflective, polished surface.

From £105.50
Aged brass surface texture
BRASS

Aged brass

Deep, mottled gold. Choose a light, mid or heavy aged appearance.

From £118.50
Brushed stainless surface texture
STAINLESS STEEL

Brushed stainless

Silver with a fine satin grain and softened reflections.

From £95.50
Polished stainless surface texture
STAINLESS STEEL

Polished stainless

A bright silver finish with mirror-like reflections.

From £105.50
THE FINISHING DETAIL

With or without
a wooden board.

Keep the metal face on its own, or add a wooden backing in a light or dark tone. Choose a square or bevelled edge. The board extends 12.5 mm around each side of the plaque.

Both colours and edge styles have the same price. Fixings and suitability for your chosen location are confirmed with your proof.

Light wood backing surface
Light wood
Dark wood backing surface
Dark wood
SIZES & PRICES

Your plaque, clearly priced.

Estimated prices including UK mainland delivery. Portrait and landscape cost the same.
FinishA5A4A3
Brushed brass£105.50£161.50£273
Orbital brass£105.50£161.50£273
Polished brass£105.50£161.50£273
Aged brass£118.50£182.50£311
Brushed stainless£95.50£145£243
Polished stainless£105.50£161.50£273
Add a wooden board+£59.50+£85+£128

A5: 148 × 210 mm · A4: 210 × 297 mm · A3: 297 × 420 mm. Dimensions refer to the metal plaque. Your final quote is confirmed with your free sketch.

A place on the table.

A freestanding plaque can sit on a side table or a deep windowsill. Choose a one-piece folded metal design, or a wooden backing with a rear stand. The rear stand is included at no extra charge when you choose a wooden backing board. Folded metal plaques are quoted individually with your free proof.

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Choosing for a particular place?

Tell us if your plaque is for a stable, garden, sheltered wall or indoor display. The right finish, backing and fixings depend on the location.

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