What is a centre door knob?

A centre door knob is a stationary pull fixed to the middle of a primary entrance door. It serves as a handle for pulling the door closed rather than operating a latch. These pieces are typically larger than standard operating knobs and often feature distinct decorative forms like octagons or beehive turnings.

How do rim lock knobs differ?

Rim lock knobs are designed to operate surface-mounted locks fixed directly to the interior face of a door. They connect via a spindle that passes through the door stile directly into the mechanism. Such pairs are commonly found in brass, bronze, or glass variants suited for interior doors.

What materials were used?

Nineteenth-century hardware utilised a range of durable metals including solid brass, bronze, iron, and steel. These were frequently combined with timber grips like oak and ebony. Glass was also cast into clear or amber forms, providing decorative alternatives to traditional metal fittings.

How do I identify a Victorian style?

Victorian door hardware encompasses several distinct stylistic movements including Arts and Crafts and Art Nouveau alongside traditional classical revivals. Look for characteristic shapes like faceted octagons and concentric beehive rings. The weight of the brass or bronze and the method of casting offer clear indicators of nineteenth-century production.

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These Victorian door knobs bring solid nineteenth-century weight and turning to your doors, combining practical function with distinct period character.

Sa089 Brass Art Nouveau Door Lock with Matching Door Knobs.

1900 - 1920

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Sa089 Brass Art Nouveau Door Lock with Matching Door Knobs.

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£310

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Sa087 One Brass Regency Centre Door Knob,

19th century

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Sa087 One Brass Regency Centre Door Knob,

From Abacus Fireplaces and St Julien

£450

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Sa083 One Pair of Bronze Victorian Oval Door Knobs.

19th century

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Sa083 One Pair of Bronze Victorian Oval Door Knobs.

From Abacus Fireplaces and St Julien

£120

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Sa089 Brass Art Nouveau Door Lock with Matching Door Knobs.

Sa087 One Brass Regency Centre Door Knob,

Sa083 One Pair of Bronze Victorian Oval Door Knobs.

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