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4 x 4 solid brass hinge

Posted on September 27th, by gbettenhausen in Recent Projects. No Comments

This is our standard butt hinge with ball finials and a custom screw pattern that replicates that of the turn of the last century. These are available in any finish including yours!



hardware profiles

Posted on September 24th, by gbettenhausen in Interesting Hardware, Recent Projects. No Comments

In progress hardware suite. Levers, plates, cabinet knobs, trim.



polished nickel flush pull

Posted on September 23rd, by gbettenhausen in Finishes, Interesting Hardware, Recent Projects. No Comments

This flush pull will be used on a Chicago, Illinois condo in two finishes (polished nickel and un-lacquered butler brass). This pull require a 1 3/4 inch door and can be customized with a privacy function as well as our standard passage model.



turned old brass knobs

Posted on September 22nd, by gbettenhausen in Finishes, Interesting Hardware, Recent Projects. No Comments

These beautiful knobs are for a project that we are wrapping up in Winnetka, Illinois. The finish is a hand waxed old brass finish. The door schedule includes about 85 interior doors and many custom exterior french doors. We are also providing electric mortise locks and EPT power transfer units to be used with the homeowners security system.



hardware project in progress

Posted on September 21st, by gbettenhausen in Recent Projects. No Comments

This is some hardware we have in progress for a local client. The final finish is a polished brass finish. The hardware is a part of an overall restoration project that includes about 110 interior doors and over a dozen exterior doors. Look soon for the finished product and installation photos.



exterior hardware in process

Posted on September 20th, by gbettenhausen in Recent Projects. No Comments

These are resin castings that need to be cleaned up prior to making final molds for a local project. We will be using the profile for exterior Pella type doors.



lever profile for local project

Posted on September 20th, by gbettenhausen in Interesting Hardware, Recent Projects. No Comments

This is a sculpt of a lever detail. The lever in the 2nd photo is shown for scale. Typically we see a small amount of shrinkage in the casting process. The detail we can realize from lost wax casting is far better than sand casting. All pieces will be made in solid bronze.



raw castings for chicago project

Posted on September 19th, by gbettenhausen in Interesting Hardware, Recent Projects. No Comments

These castings are for a Chicago home. They need to be machined and finished.



don’t forget to stop the mail

Posted on September 14th, by gbettenhausen in Interesting Hardware, Recent Projects. No Comments

No need to stop the mail with this fabulous polished nickel mail slot. The size is such that large quantities of junk mail will be able to fit with out the slightest effort from your mail carrier rain or shine.



nickel entry hardware

Posted on September 13th, by gbettenhausen in Finishes, Recent Projects. 1 Comment

This polished nickel knob is a part of an entire hardware installation on a local home. The nickel finish is stunning in concert with the high gloss black of the door.



silver corona levers

Posted on September 12th, by gbettenhausen in Finishes, Recent Projects. No Comments

These levers are a part of a hardware package that was installed on a home in Highland Park, Illinois.



silver pocket door hardware

Posted on September 11th, by gbettenhausen in Finishes, Interesting Hardware, Recent Projects. No Comments

This pocket door hardware was finished in silver for a client’s home in Highland Park, Illinois. The finish requires some maintenance and hand waxing generally keeps the finish looking its best longer. Silver hardware is one of the richest looks you can have in your home.





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