English Period Ironmongery
29 May 2013 :: Door Handles & Knobs
English Period Ironmongery
Period Ironmongery
More Handles introduces a beautiful range of traditional brass period ironmongery.
Each item in this extensive Period Ironmongery range is individually handmade and finished, using sympathetic and original manufacturing and processes. Made in England by traditional lock smiths and craftsmen, the attention to detail and originality seen in these items is truly astounding.
All the brassware used is hand cast and left unlacquered, to allow the natural beauty of the brass to come through and mellow further. Each item is carefully hand-aged to produce a delightful used effect, which will only enhance with time.
PERIOD - BLOXWICH DOOR KNOB
The Bloxwich door knob is a faithful copy of a Georgian Period original. Found in many stately homes, the Bloxwich knob is a classic design which looks stunning in any period property. The knobs are made from solid turned brass and as such are beautifully heavy and substantial. Available to match with the Bloxwich cupboard knobs on kitchens and wardrobes for a cohesive and traditional look.
Our reproduction rim locks and latches are a true masterpiece of casting and engineering. Reproduced to original Victorian designs down to the finest details, these items are each carefully crafted and aged to be as close to the real thing as possible. Even the keys are made from aged brass to give an authentic 'always been there' look to the lock, this is often a failing of modern rim locks which use steel utililty keys.
Rim locks have been used on doors for centuries, and can be found in applications which range from the humblest of cottages to the grandest of country houses. From its beginning as a simple and functional item, the appearance of the rim lock has evolved to be something much greater over the years.
Using different materials and crafting techniques, the rim lock became a decorative and beautiful showpiece on period doors. The Davenport rim lock available from More Handles displays one of the finest designs to have appeared during the long and illustrious history of the rim lock.
