The term "brass hardware" refers to metal fittings and fixtures made from brass, a metal alloy composed primarily of copper and zinc. These items can include things like door handles, hinges, locks, latches, knobs, and other decorative or functional components used in furniture, cabinets, and various types of equipment or machinery. The term "hardware" generally refers to the mechanical or electronic parts of a system, but when used in conjunction with brass it specifically describes items made from this particular metal alloy.