Antique & Vintage Door Hardware 1840 to 1940
Antique door hardware including entry sets, passage sets, brass hardware, Art Deco, Arts & Crafts, Victorian and Eastlake hardware, rim locks, gravity locks and doorknobs and accessories.
Door Hardware, Part Two: 1850 to 1900 | Architectural Observer
Apr 30, 2019 · Many hardware companies produced front door hardware such as this (with two keyholes) in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The dead bolt would be operated by one key while a second “night key” would allow the smaller latch bolt (controlled by the door knob) to be locked and made immobile when one attempted to turn the knob at night.
Historic Door Hardware - Period Homes
May 12, 2016 · From the Colonial era until the early-19th century, builders’ hardware was generally handcrafted from wrought iron (essentially pure iron) by blacksmiths along with fireplace equipment, nails and cooking utensils.
Door Hardware, Part One: 1800 to 1850 | Architectural Observer
Feb 18, 2019 · Door hardware, like other architectural details, can often help to guestimate the age of the house when its history is unknown. However, this method is only reliable when it is known with certainty that the hardware in question is original to the house.
19th Century DOOR ELEGANCE - Discover HISTORY! - Semilla de …
The 19th century witnessed an extraordinary level of craftsmanship in the design and production of door hardware. From intricate doorknob patterns to elaborate lock mechanisms, these pieces not only served functional purposes but also reflected the artistic sensibilities of the time.
Vintage Metal Doorknobs - This Old House
Vintage Metal Doorknobs. Use them to decorate doors, or creatively repurpose the hardware to give interiors a boost of classic style. by Amy R. Hughes. The period 1860 to 1900 in the Victorian era was the golden age of cast bronze, brass, and iron knobs.
Antique/Vintage Door Hardware – an Evolution in Style
As a reaction to the academic art of the 19th century, this door hardware style was influenced by natural forms and structures, flowers, plants and curved lines, inevitable to harmonize with the natural environment.
19th Century Hardware: ANTIQUE Tools DEEP DIVE! - Semilla de …
In the 19th century, there were several common types of hardware used. One of the most prevalent was the cast iron hinge, which was commonly used for doors and cabinets. These hinges were strong and durable, making them ideal for heavy doors. Door knobs and handles were also commonly used hardware items in the 19th century. These were typically ...
A History of Door Hardware - Period Homes
May 13, 2016 · With the exception of the Gothic Revival movement, where doorknobs sporadically incorporated Tudor arch and quatrefoil motifs, most door hardware was not explicitly tied to decorative fashions or architectural styles until the latter-19th century.
Buying Guide: Antique Door Hardware - Period Homes
Fabricator of forged Early American to late-19th-century hardware: for cabinets, gates, doors, windows, garage doors & shutters; latches, pulls, butterfly & H & HL hinges, strap hinges & door knockers; fireplace tools, large kitchen utensils & more. Vintage Doors.