Pinchbeck (alloy) Pinchbeck (alloy) Pinchbeck is a form of brass, an alloy of copper and zinc, mixed in proportions so that it closely resembles gold in appearance. It was invented in the 18th century by Christopher Pinchbeck, a London clockmaker. Since gold was only sold in 18-carat quality at that time, the development of pinchbeck allowed ordinary people to buy gold 'effect' jewellery on a budget. The inventor allegedly made pinchbeck jewellery clearly labelled as such. Pinchbeck jewellery was used in places like stagecoaches where there was a risk of theft. Later dishonest jewellers passed pinchbeck off as gold; over the years
Steffani Brass Mavity. She is 5' 2" (1.57 m). Steffani Brass Steffani Anne Brass Vaughn (born February 16, 1992) is an American actress. Brass was born in Woodland Hills, California. She is the youngest of four children; she has two older sisters and an older brother. She also has a nephew. Brass started acting during her early years, appearing in an advert for Pampers diapers at six months old. Since then, she has starred in over 50 national commercials and print ads combined. Brass's first appearance on a TV programme was playing a little girl called Kelly on an episode of "The