Hardware sources for pre-1850

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Hardware sources for pre-1850

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I spend a lot of time looking for reproduction hardware thats pre-victorian. These are some Ive found that might be useful for people with first period, Georgian/Colonial, Federal and Greek Revival houses...


Historic Housefitters http://www.historichousefitters.com/

I use them extensively. They carry all kinds of reproductions including both very nice handmade forged iron, and the common Acorn factory made stuff if you are on a budget. They have stuff grouped by age and their prices for handmade are very reasonable.

Ball and Ball http://www.ballandball-us.com/

I have not used them yet but saw a tour of their forge on Daryl Hall's restoration show. This stuff is the real deal and I wouldn't hesitate to use it if they have what you need and it fits the budget.

Horton Brasses http://www.horton-brasses.com/

They cater to all ages and do a lot of brass work, but they DO also make hand forged iron pieces, especially hinges and latches. I used them as a source for an item that I could not find anywhere else - handmade forged iron lift off butt hinges. We see these paired with Norfolk style thumblatches on post 1800 houses.

Acorn http://www.acornmfg.com/

These folks go without saying. All machine made so its not going to look authentic up close if you are going for a true period correct treatment pre-850, but I find they have their place. I use entrance door hardware for them that looks right from the street but is more livable day to day in an outside door exposed to the elements than real hand forged iron would be.

They are sold all over the place including online dealers like Historic Housefitters, Killians, House of Antique Hardware, etc.
-Jeremy

1790~1800ish Center Chimney Cape

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