Bronze - One of the main attractions is the permanence and colour of this attractive material - there are still countless items in Bronze from the Roman period and before, so it is nice to think that a piece may still be around in the distant future.

Jane uses a wax finish on some bronze pieces to prevent a patina developing.

Bronze is the usual English term for a broad range of copper alloys, usually with 10%-40% tin as the main additive, but other elements may be the main additive (e.g., phosphor, manganese, aluminum, silicon).

It has been used since ancient times. Unlike Iron, Bronze simply develops a (beautiful) patina, and does not otherwise oxidize into nothingness. It is considerably less brittle than iron and has a lower casting temperature. Further, it resists seawater corrosion and metal fatigue far better than steel.