It is very difficult to find antique brass - apparently it is not the "in" metal at the moment, but I needed that color to match other things in my master bathroom. I ordered this not realizing what a great value it was. I have seen it elsewhere (in high end bath fixture shops) for at least double what I paid at Overstock. It is well made, attractive, and easy to install. The antique brass color is perfect - not too shiny, but also not "fake" antiqued. The only possible problem is the fact that the center where you put the toilet paper roll is also all metal - not cheap plastic like other toilet paper holders. This means that it is three separate pieces - two sides and a spring. Each time I have to change the roll, I take it off and the spring pops out and clatters to the floor. I've only done it 4 times since I installed it, so I'm sure I'll get used to it and stop dropping the spring! Some people might not like this, but I'm willing to put up with this minor nuisance because of the quality of the product. I'd rather have a nice metal center that matches the rest of the holder than some cheap plastic part. The slight nuisance is the only reason I gave it 4 starts instead of 5.