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polished nickel custom hinges

Posted on 28th October, by gbettenhausen in Recent Projects. No Comments

Here are the hinges that were made for a local project.  The majority of the hinges were completed in polished nickel.  There were approximately 80 hinges that were made to coordinate with the old portion of the house.


ice box hinges | polished nickel

Posted on 26th October, by gbettenhausen in Recent Projects. 1 Comment

These fabulous hinges were fabricated and finished for a client in California by our team. They are so cool (in keeping with California lingo). They were completed with a custom offset.


cremone bolt install detail

Posted on 24th October, by gbettenhausen in Recent Projects. No Comments

We are manufacturing David Adler reproduction cremone bolts for a local home that will be installed on exterior doors that have an interlocking astragal.  The doors will have dummy levers (a design used by Benjamin Marshall during the same period).  Hardware in the formal areas will be finished in silver and the family/casual spaces will be un-lacquered brass. Watch for more photos of this project.


custom lift off hinges

Posted on 22nd October, by gbettenhausen in Recent Projects. No Comments

This steel hinge was made for a local project and will be finished in both oil rubbed bronze and polished nickel.  Extended leaf hinges were also manufactured for the thicker exterior doors.


raw castings bronze

Posted on 18th October, by gbettenhausen in Recent Projects. No Comments

These are some raw castings for two kitchen projects we are working on. One of the items we are really proud of is the made in the USA status nearly all of our hardware we sell.


custom hinges & finishing

Posted on 16th October, by gbettenhausen in Recent Projects. No Comments

This hinge is currently being used as a template to fabricate a paumelle type hinge for a project locally.  The hinge will be made of steel for strength (just like the original) and be finished by our shop.


brass plating bommer hinge

Posted on 15th October, by gbettenhausen in Recent Projects. No Comments

Here is a turn of the century dual action bommer hinge we have restored.  It is amazing the quality that went into making a complex part like this over 100 years ago.  When this was restored and reassembled it would rival any new part made today.


olive knuckle cabinet hinge

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

This olive knuckle hinge is part of a display at ABT in Glenview Illinois.  Our hardware in several of our standard finishes can be seen on some of the finest millwork on the market.


ice box | cupboard latch

Posted on 9th October, by gbettenhausen in Recent Projects. No Comments

This latch was produced for a project in California with a custom offset to accommodate the cabinet door.  Hinges were also customized to be used as well.  We produce several size hinges and latches and are working on a transitional latch with an offset and inset option.


deco cabinet hardware nickel

Posted on 5th October, by gbettenhausen in Recent Projects. No Comments

Here is photo of some hardware we provided for a kitchen on the west coast.  We provided bit key locks for various cabinets as well as appliance pulls to coordinate with the hardware.


polished nickel cabinet knob

Posted on 1st October, by gbettenhausen in Recent Projects. No Comments

This is our George knob designed by nuHaus of Highland Park.  This is being used on a hutch currently being assembled.




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