Meaning
A craftsman who worked with brass, making and selling brass goods.
Description
Braziers cast, hammered and shaped brass to produce a wide range of household and industrial goods including pots, pans, candlesticks, buckles, fittings and instruments. The trade required skill in working with an alloy that behaved differently from iron or copper alone. Braziers were found in towns with established metalworking traditions and often worked alongside other metal trades. The trade was distinct from that of the coppersmith though the two overlapped considerably. Many braziers also repaired brass goods and sold second-hand metalware.
Also Known As
Brass Worker, Brass Smith
Commonly Found In
- Census Returns
- Trade Directories
- Apprenticeship Records
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