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Sa042 Two Pairs of Brass Victorian Beehive Door Knobs.
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Sa042 Two Pairs of Brass Victorian Beehive Door Knobs.

19th century
Description

Two Pair of Brass Victorian Beehive Door Knobs.

A fully functional, beehive Victorian design.

All restoration work (only if required) are done in house by professionals for their craftsmanship, this is done with sympathy for the period and style of individual items.

Once we receive your payment we will dispatch your item/s within 5 working days to your requested delivery address.

All our postage quotes are estimated to the best of our ability with Royal Mail. Items over the value of £50.00 will be sent Special Delivery or with Parcelforce 48. We do not charge for any packaging. We try to recycle where ever possible.

Physical Dimensions
Height
5.5cm (2.17")
Width
6.5cm (2.56")
Depth
7.3cm (2.87")
Declaration

Abacus Fireplaces and St Julien has dated these Victorian Brass Beehive Door Knobs to the Victorian era.

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SA825904
Dealers Internal Reference
SA042 / BTS436
Description
Two Pair of Brass Victorian Beehive Door Knobs.

A fully functional, beehive Victorian design.

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All restoration work (only if required) are done in house by professionals for their craftsmanship, this is done with sympathy for the period and style of individual items.
Abacus Fireplaces and St Julien
fig 1. Two pairs of polished brass Victorian beehive door knobs with reeded bodies and circular rose plates.
fig 1. Sa042 Two Pairs of Brass Victorian Beehive Door Knobs.

Once we receive your payment we will dispatch your item/s within 5 working days to your requested delivery address.

All our postage quotes are estimated to the best of our ability with Royal Mail. Items over the value of £50.00 will be sent Special Delivery or with Parcelforce 48. We do not charge for any packaging. We try to recycle where ever possible.

Height
5.5cm (2.17")
Width
6.5cm (2.56")
Depth
7.3cm (2.87")
Date of Manufacture

Abacus Fireplaces and St Julien has dated these Victorian Brass Beehive Door Knobs to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA825904
Dealers Internal Ref
SA042 / BTS436
Abacus Fireplaces and St Julien
Abacus Fireplaces and St Julien
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2019

Welcome to abacus fireplaces & st julien we offer items from a wide range of eras. Specializing in fireplaces, door furniture & lighting.

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Archive I Two pairs of polished brass Victorian beehive door knobs with reeded bodies and circular rose plates.

Sa042 Two Pairs of Brass Victorian Beehive Door Knobs.

Archive II Two pairs of polished brass Victorian beehive door knobs with reeded bodies and circular rose plates. View II
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Abacus Fireplaces and St Julien

Abacus Fireplaces and St Julien
Telephone 01759 318 575
Location
Thornton
Melbourne
East Riding of Yorkshire
YO42 4SE
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/abacusstjulien
Verified Since Feb 2019
Items For Sale 96
Items Sold 191
Abacus Fireplaces and St Julien
Abacus Fireplaces and St Julien
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Location: Thornton, Melbourne, East Riding of Yorkshire, YO42 4SE, United Kingdom
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Two pairs of polished brass Victorian beehive door knobs with reeded bodies and circular rose plates.
SA042 Two Pairs of Brass Victorian Beehive Door Knobs.
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Two pairs of polished brass Victorian beehive door knobs with reeded bodies and circular rose plates.
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FAQs

A beehive door knob is a classic door handle design characterised by concentric reeded or ribbed rings turned into the main body, reminiscent of a traditional skep beehive. The style originated during the 19th century and became widespread across Victorian and Edwardian residential architecture.

Historically, beehive door knobs were manufactured from solid cast brass, bronze, or turned dense hardwoods such as ebonised rosewood and walnut. Metal versions were typically paired with matching circular rose plates and steel spindle shafts.

Authentic period brass door knobs feature substantial physical weight due to solid cast construction, visible square spindle mortise fittings, and hand-turned reeding details. Slight handmade irregularities between pairs also distinguish original period items from modern mass-produced reproductions.

Victorian brass hardware can be paired with modern painted panelled doors to create visual contrast. Warm polished brass tones pair effectively with deep paint shades such as navy blue, forest green, or charcoal black.

Unlacquered brass door knobs should be wiped clean with a soft dry cloth to remove dust and oils. To maintain a high shine, apply a specialized metal polish, or allow the metal to naturally oxidise over time to develop a rich aged patina.
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