Word of the Day - Patina

[debodun]

Patina (noun) - a green or brown film on the surface of bronze or similar metals, produced by oxidation over a long period.

The Statue of Liberty has a green patina.

 

[Mizmo]

One of my old lamps has a green patina...Etsy says it is worth some money

 

[Pappy]

Antiques Roadshow loves patinas. The worst it is, the more it’s worth.

 

[Paco Dennis]

 

[hollydolly]

Old buildings in Naples, have a Patina of decay

 

[JustDave]

That's two new words in two days for me.

 

[horseless carriage]

That's two new words in two days for me.

It's a word that I hear often. My car, (the one on the left,) never having been restored, attracts compliments such as: "Love the patina!"

 

[JustDave]

It's a word that I hear often. My car, (the one on the left,) never having been restored, attracts compliments such as: "Love the patina!"View attachment 244208

Do you mean that is the original? What year was it built?

 

[horseless carriage]

Do you mean that is the original? What year was it built?

1947. When I get the chance I will show you some close ups. You will see the the ravages of time.

 

[JustDave]

I will show you some close ups. You will see the the ravages of time.

1947? I thought maybe it was a specially built retro that you bought new just recently.

 

[horseless carriage]

1947? I thought maybe it was a specially built retro that you bought new just recently.

When you drive a 1947 car, there's always a reaction when you step out of it looking like you have just stepped out of 1947.