Acronyms for types of materials or finishes:
| A.B. |
Antique Brass & Lacquered |
| B.P. |
Brass Plated |
| C.P. |
Chrome Plated |
| F.B. |
Florentine Bronze |
| GALV. |
Hot Dip Galvanized |
| N.P. |
Nickel Plated |
| P.B. |
Polished Brass |
| S.C. |
Self Colour |
| S.C.P. |
Satin Chrome Plated |
| Z.P. |
Zinc Plated |
| A.C. |
Antique Copper |
| B.S. |
Bright Steel |
| S.S. |
Stainless Steel |
| T.G. |
Titanium Gold |
| P.N. |
Pearl Nickel |