Byzantine Gothic, French Colonial Gothic, German Elizabethan Gothic, Italian Empire Greek English Renaissance Henry II Flemish Indian Francis I Italian Renaissance French Renaissance Japanese German Renaissance L’Art Nouveau Gothic, English =19. Finishes.=—The basic metals upon which are applied the variety of finishes now obtainable, are iron, steel, brass, bronze, and white metal, of which the three latter, even in their highly polished natural state, are the most durable. These metals will not rust or corrode when exposed as will iron or steel, and when tarnished can be readily cleaned and polished. Nearly all the fancy finishes are obtained by electroplating and acid treatment on the natural metals, the finish being then lacquered to preserve it. Some of these finishes are very attractive and desirable, but where exposed to constant usage, have not the durability of the natural metals, as they cannot be polished or cleaned without the finish being injured or destroyed. Many architects or owners purposely select applied finishes with the object in view that they will need little attention. When selections are being made for exterior purposes or where there is likely to be excessive handling, it is best to select the darker shades with sanded surfaces. For interior purposes, the more delicate finishes are desirable for the decorative effect; they also wear reasonably well. The variety of colors and shades of finishes is exceedingly large, and the choice of color, like that of texture, depends on the character of the design and on the personal taste of the one making the selection. The standard finishes that can be had are numerous. Many of them may be obtained in various shades of oxidation and in from one to four different textures of surface. The most popular finishes are as follows: Pompeian bronze Copper Sage-green bronze Nickel Royal copper bronze Silver Ormolu metal Gold Boston finish Bower-Barff Enameled White enamel Japanned Gun-metal brown White metal Verde antique Brass Statuary bronze Bronze Olive bronze HINGES, HINGE BUTTS, AND SPECIAL HINGES