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Is it brass or plate steel - how to tell

There is a quick and easy way to tell if the piece is solid brass or not.
Grab a magnet off of your fridge ( then pick up all of the bills it was holding up ).
Place the magnet onto the piece you are wondering about - if it sticks, it is definitely not brass and likely to be steel.
If it does not stick, it is probably brass and worth saving.