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Frank Erskine wrote:
Indeed. I wanted a decent Victorian reproduction but illuminated and
couldn't find one. The old push - very old - does work, but some think
it shouldn't and don't use it. And since I've got a well sealed inner
door a knock is hard to hear.

Have you considered an authentic mechanical bell?

Zero running costs (the visitor provides all the energy!), but you
could provide a small lamp to illuminate the handle, if the
street-lighting isn't adequate.

Even less chance of it being used, I'd say.

My objection to so-called 'Victorian reproductions' is that they
aren't true 're-productions' and are produced with plasticy bits in
metric dimensions.

I've seen quite respectable ones in cast brass - just not illuminated.

The spring broke on the original - just rusted through over the years. The
replacement I fitted is a bit stiff.

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