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Where to find handles to match these?
I've got a zillion projects running in parallel, but soon I'll be
replacing doors and want to find some brass lever handles to match the ones that were fitted when the house was built in the 1930s. A few of the old doors still have the original handles so I've taken a photo and wonder whether the might of this group can either identify them (a long shot), suggest where to get modern look-alikes, or suggest where to get some custom-made at an affordable price (I'll need about 25 pairs). The handles are solid brass, with quite thin back plates. A few have key holes (as in the photo) but the majority need to be plain. Here's the photo: https://tinyurl.com/ya93tlc9 (Full link https://www.dropbox.com/sh/avham118n...nEPpZyGba?dl=0) (Is there a better place to put photos for this group?) |
Where to find handles to match these?
On 19/04/2020 12:33, wrote:
I've got a zillion projects running in parallel, but soon I'll be replacing doors and want to find some brass lever handles to match the ones that were fitted when the house was built in the 1930s. A few of the old doors still have the original handles so I've taken a photo and wonder whether the might of this group can either identify them (a long shot), suggest where to get modern look-alikes, or suggest where to get some custom-made at an affordable price (I'll need about 25 pairs). The handles are solid brass, with quite thin back plates. A few have key holes (as in the photo) but the majority need to be plain. Here's the photo: https://tinyurl.com/ya93tlc9 (Full link https://www.dropbox.com/sh/avham118n...nEPpZyGba?dl=0) (Is there a better place to put photos for this group?) https://www.broughtons.com/store/pro...s-unlacquered/ But seriously if the originals are solid brass, buy a cutting/buffing wheel set from halfords and polish the **** out of what you already have. I was amazed when I did this to an old converted paraffin lamp... -- "Corbyn talks about equality, justice, opportunity, health care, peace, community, compassion, investment, security, housing...." "What kind of person is not interested in those things?" "Jeremy Corbyn?" |
Where to find handles to match these?
On 19/04/2020 12:43, Andy Burns wrote:
wrote: I've got a zillion projects running in parallel, but soon I'll be replacing doors and want to find some brass lever handles to match the ones that were fitted when the house was built in the 1930s. Here's the photo: https://tinyurl.com/ya93tlc9 The sort of thing that Salvage Hunter bloke seems to snap up ... Thanks for the idea. I've just had a look at his website. There's some interesting stuff there (no handles, sadly) but the cough prices cough are rather cough high. |
Where to find handles to match these?
On 19/04/2020 13:10, wrote:
On 19/04/2020 12:43, Andy Burns wrote: wrote: I've got a zillion projects running in parallel, but soon I'll be replacing doors and want to find some brass lever handles to match the ones that were fitted when the house was built in the 1930s. Here's the photo: https://tinyurl.com/ya93tlc9 The sort of thing that Salvage Hunter bloke seems to snap up ... Thanks for the idea. I've just had a look at his website. There's some interesting stuff there (no handles, sadly) but the cough prices cough are rather cough high. if yer 'andles are solid brass then buffed up £50/pr is not unreasonable -- Some people like to travel by train because it combines the slowness of a car with the cramped public exposure of an airplane. Dennis Miller |
Where to find handles to match these?
On 19/04/2020 12:55, Chris Hogg wrote:
On Sun, 19 Apr 2020 12:33:30 +0100, wrote: I've got a zillion projects running in parallel, but soon I'll be replacing doors and want to find some brass lever handles to match the ones that were fitted when the house was built in the 1930s. A few of the old doors still have the original handles so I've taken a photo and wonder whether the might of this group can either identify them (a long shot), suggest where to get modern look-alikes, or suggest where to get some custom-made at an affordable price (I'll need about 25 pairs). The handles are solid brass, with quite thin back plates. A few have key holes (as in the photo) but the majority need to be plain. Here's the photo: https://tinyurl.com/ya93tlc9 (Full link https://www.dropbox.com/sh/avham118n...nEPpZyGba?dl=0) (Is there a better place to put photos for this group?) If you're replacing them all, then an exact match to the old ones isn't critical as long as they all look similar to one another. That's true, of course. I was hoping to try to keep the originals in use somewhere (downstairs, ideally) and look for something close for upstairs. Be aware that a lot will be brass finish, rather than solid brass. Lots to choose from here, https://tinyurl.com/y9l5zvqf or click on the 'antique' tab, top left, if you don't want to see contemporary designs. Thanks. I've spent quite some time searching but (doh!) hadn't thought of clicking the "antique" tab - that certainly cuts-out a lot that's irrelevant. These look pretty similar to yours https://tinyurl.com/y8kgmanq . I hope you've got a friendly bank manager. Similar, but quite expensive when I need so many. |
Where to find handles to match these?
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Where to find handles to match these?
On Sun, 19 Apr 2020 12:33:30 +0100, wrote:
I've got a zillion projects running in parallel, but soon I'll be replacing doors and want to find some brass lever handles to match the ones that were fitted when the house was built in the 1930s. A few of the old doors still have the original handles so I've taken a photo and wonder whether the might of this group can either identify them (a long shot), suggest where to get modern look-alikes, or suggest where to get some custom-made at an affordable price (I'll need about 25 pairs). The handles are solid brass, with quite thin back plates. A few have key holes (as in the photo) but the majority need to be plain. You could try Ironmongery Direct, they have a fairly comprehensive range of door furniture. https://www.ironmongerydirect.co.uk/ |
Where to find handles to match these?
On 19/04/2020 13:18, wrote:
On 19/04/2020 12:55, Chris Hogg wrote: On Sun, 19 Apr 2020 12:33:30 +0100, wrote: I've got a zillion projects running in parallel, but soon I'll be replacing doors and want to find some brass lever handles to match the ones that were fitted when the house was built in the 1930s. A few of the old doors still have the original handles so I've taken a photo and wonder whether the might of this group can either identify them (a long shot), suggest where to get modern look-alikes, or suggest where to get some custom-made at an affordable price (I'll need about 25 pairs). The handles are solid brass, with quite thin back plates. A few have key holes (as in the photo) but the majority need to be plain. Here's the photo: https://tinyurl.com/ya93tlc9 (Full link https://www.dropbox.com/sh/avham118n...nEPpZyGba?dl=0) (Is there a better place to put photos for this group?) If you're replacing them all, then an exact match to the old ones isn't critical as long as they all look similar to one another. That's true, of course. I was hoping to try to keep the originals in use somewhere (downstairs, ideally) and look for something close for upstairs. Be aware that a lot will be brass finish, rather than solid brass. Lots to choose from here, https://tinyurl.com/y9l5zvqf or click on the 'antique' tab, top left, if you don't want to see contemporary designs. Thanks. I've spent quite some time searching but (doh!) hadn't thought of clicking the "antique" tab - that certainly cuts-out a lot that's irrelevant. These look pretty similar to yours https://tinyurl.com/y8kgmanq . I hope you've got a friendly bank manager. Similar, but quite expensive when I need so many. This might be an even better match, but sit down before looking at the price! https://www.broughtons.com/store/pro...s-unlacquered/ https://www.broughtons.com/store/pro...s-unlacquered/ -- Cheers, John. /================================================== ===============\ | Internode Ltd - http://www.internode.co.uk | |-----------------------------------------------------------------| | John Rumm - john(at)internode(dot)co(dot)uk | \================================================= ================/ |
Where to find handles to match these?
On 20/04/2020 02:39, John Rumm wrote:
On 19/04/2020 13:18, wrote: On 19/04/2020 12:55, Chris Hogg wrote: On Sun, 19 Apr 2020 12:33:30 +0100, wrote: I've got a zillion projects running in parallel, but soon I'll be replacing doors and want to find some brass lever handles to match the ones that were fitted when the house was built in the 1930s. A few of the old doors still have the original handles so I've taken a photo and wonder whether the might of this group can either identify them (a long shot), suggest where to get modern look-alikes, or suggest where to get some custom-made at an affordable price (I'll need about 25 pairs). The handles are solid brass, with quite thin back plates. A few have key holes (as in the photo) but the majority need to be plain. Here's the photo: https://tinyurl.com/ya93tlc9 (Full link https://www.dropbox.com/sh/avham118n...nEPpZyGba?dl=0) (Is there a better place to put photos for this group?) If you're replacing them all, then an exact match to the old ones isn't critical as long as they all look similar to one another. That's true, of course. I was hoping to try to keep the originals in use somewhere (downstairs, ideally) and look for something close for upstairs. Be aware that a lot will be brass finish, rather than solid brass. Lots to choose from here, https://tinyurl.com/y9l5zvqf or click on the 'antique' tab, top left, if you don't want to see contemporary designs. Thanks. I've spent quite some time searching but (doh!) hadn't thought of clicking the "antique" tab - that certainly cuts-out a lot that's irrelevant. These look pretty similar to yours https://tinyurl.com/y8kgmanq . I hope you've got a friendly bank manager. Similar, but quite expensive when I need so many. This might be an even better match, but sit down before looking at the price! https://www.broughtons.com/store/pro...s-unlacquered/ https://www.broughtons.com/store/pro...s-unlacquered/ Thanks for finding them but 25 pairs would be £4225 - very slightly over budget. |
Where to find handles to match these?
On 20/04/2020 09:34, wrote:
On 20/04/2020 02:39, John Rumm wrote: This might be an even better match, but sit down before looking at the price! https://www.broughtons.com/store/pro...s-unlacquered/ https://www.broughtons.com/store/pro...s-unlacquered/ Thanks for finding them but 25 pairs would be £4225 - very slightly over budget. They might do a bulk discount :-) -- Cheers, John. /================================================== ===============\ | Internode Ltd - http://www.internode.co.uk | |-----------------------------------------------------------------| | John Rumm - john(at)internode(dot)co(dot)uk | \================================================= ================/ |
Where to find handles to match these?
On Monday, 20 April 2020 09:34:19 UTC+1, wrote:
Thanks for finding them but 25 pairs would be £4225 - very slightly over budget. You could just have matching handles on the hall side of the doors. That would halve the cost. Put cheaper handles upstairs - which is authentic - and that will bring it down further. Owain |
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