Why would my brass furniture tarnish over time when faced with external elements?
There are many reasons for this to happen: the three main likely ones are humidity, pollution and salt spray. These mostly affect people who live near the sea or near a main road. When these elements become in contact with the furniture it starts to corrode the laquer and therefore starts to break it down and after a while it will become discoloured and will have no protection left. Sharp objects that come into contact with the furniture may scratch them and therefore also damage the protective coating causing the start of tarnishing and discolouration.
