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Originally Posted by Don Ro

When I think of patina I think of old pieces of furniture that have been well cared for.
Like a desk or credenza...a chest of drawers.
Still good wood and inlays, etc., but it has that "something"...that look that says that it was and still is an obviously very high quality piece.

Here, here!!! It's not all about metal. I even use the word "patina" to describe how one of the finishes for my wood shift knobs will look after a short period of time.