1.   As well as a beautiful polished brass fire it has central heating, a shower and a flush toilet.

2.   But while the upper edges of the thickening cloud were bright as polished brass, underneath they were a sullen purple.

3.   She checked the number on the polished brass wall-plaque and knew she had arrived.

4.   The original finish of highly polished golden brass soon deteriorated, but initially at least shone a bright yellow.

5.   The sun was beating down on rows of glittering white yachts, flashing on aluminium masts and highly polished brass and chrome.

6.   Her hair gleamed like a hastily polished brass pot, its tiny dents reddish brown.

7.   And the warmer-type finishes rather than the stark polished brass are now popular.

8.   Console lavatory tables with polished brass legs on opposite sides of the room are backed by a mirrored wall and surrounded by built-in bookcases.

9.   Did we mention the porcelain toilets with oak seats, polished brass faucets and wood doors?