Finds in Metalwork
Here’s a roundup of exterior hardware designed to add utility and traditional curb appeal.
1. A TOUCH OF EUROPE
The French-inspired mortise lockset #57251 is part of the new Classico collection. In solid brass, the ornate set, shown in the Siena Brass finish, includes a lever handset and measures 14" long. $876. Omnia Industries, (973) 239-7272, omniaindustries.com
2. CASTLE DEADBOLT
The Vienna wide deadbolt entry set in forged iron reflects Old World style and history in a user-friendly lever design. The escutcheon plate measures 2 7∕8" wide x 11 1∕8" long. The lever is 5 1∕8" wide. Set $462. Iron Lock Imports, (877) 6505101, locksandlevers.com
3. HELLO SUNSHINE
The Sun door knocker makes a statement that’s hard to miss. The solid-brass set includes matching mounting hardware and strike plate. In oil-rubbed bronze and three other finishes, it measures 3 ¾" wide x 4 7∕8" high. $39.95. Signature Hardware, (866) 855-2284, signaturehardware.com
4. EMBOSSED MAILBOX
The Kings Bay Victorian mailbox in solid brass has an age-darkened finish. Equipped with a swing-open door with magnetic latch, it’s 12 ½" tall x 5" wide by 2 ¾" deep. The piece weighs a hefty 6.75 pounds. $89.95. The Kings Bay, (800) 910-3497, thekingsbay.com
5. THE DAILY MAIL
The ornate, Victorian-style letter-slot set was re-created from an antique Russell and Erwin original, using lostwax casting. The opening is 7 7∕8" wide x 2" high. Each set contains one springloaded letter slot and one back plate. $186.50. Vintage Hardware & Lighting, (360) 379-9030, vintagehardware.com
6. SECURE HANGERS
Hang storm or screen window sashes securely with these stainless-steel sash hangers. They work for either flush or surface-mount, traditional 1 1∕8"- thick sash. Some versions come with hardware that allows the sash to be propped open in warm weather. $18.99 and up. SRS Hardware, (401) 954-9431, srshardware.com
7. L HINGE
The Suffolk “L” hinge will hold your operable shutters to keep them safe. In powder-coated or stainless steel, the hinge comes in offsets from 0" to 2 ¼" inches; $56 to $70 per four-piece set. Coordinating pintles are $54 to $70 per set. Shuttercraft, (203) 245-2608, shuttercraft.com
8. LATCH THE GARDEN GATE
Add a Tudor twist to a garden gate with the Warwickshire ring latch. The black powder-coated, hot-dipped galvanized stainless-steel ring has a 4" diameter, while the steel bar is 8" long. The latch works from both sides of the gate. $100.98. Snug Cottage Hardware, (800) 637-5427, snugcottagehardware.com
9. EASTLAKE REVIVAL
Based on an original 1884 Eastlake pattern, the cast-bronze Oriental entry set includes two drum doorknobs and two back plates, plus a 5" spindle, a strike plate, and screws. The mortise lock and cylinder are sold separately. $200 to $275. Charleston Hardware, (866) 958-8626, charlestonhardware.com
10. EXACT REPLICA
The Saint Gaudens Primitive Classic Lantern is a replica of an 1859 lantern that hangs on the porch of the sculptor Augustus Saint Gaudens’ home in New Hampshire. Shown in terne with ripple glass, the lantern is 16 ½" high x 5 ¼" wide x 5 ¼" deep. $731–$1,148. Authentic Designs, (800) 844-9416, authenticdesigns.com