noun a type of brass that resembles gold
adjective fake or counterfeit
Pinchbeck jewelry was popular in the 18th and 19th centuries as a more affordable alternative to gold jewelry.
Pinchbeck was named after Christopher Pinchbeck, a London clockmaker who invented the alloy in the 18th century.
Pinchbeck may be referenced in discussions of historic jewelry design and craftsmanship.
Pinchbeck is a type of alloy used in antique jewelry and decorative items to mimic gold.
Pinchbeck is used in literature to refer to something that is fake or counterfeit, often in relation to characters or situations that are not genuine or authentic.
In psychology, pinchbeck may be used to describe a person who is pretending to be someone they are not, or who is not being truthful in their interactions.