Touch a magnet to the side of the clean candlestick. If the magnet sticks, the candlestick is not brass or is skimpily brass-plated. If the magnet falls off, the candlestick is probably genuine brass, since brass is non-magnetic.

How can you tell pure brass?

If you hold a magnet against the item and feel a pull, you know the piece is brass plated. If theres no attraction, then the piece is solid brass. Thats because the underlying metal is usually iron or steel, both of which are magnetic.

What is the price for scrap brass?

Scrap Brass Price GuideMetal TypeScrap Brass PriceScrap Brass$2,000 - $6,500 per tonne

Can you use toothpaste to clean brass?

Apply a small amount of toothpaste with a clean cloth to your brass. Allow it to sit for a few minutes before rinsing with cold water. Rub the cloth all over your tarnished brass, using a little elbow grease on the particularly distressed areas.