the perkomatic door closer
The perkomatic closer is great for doors where an exposed closer is not preferred (garage doors, basement doors, etc). The perko is also available in a smooth acting fire rated version as well. When you start using these on projects you will never go back.
parliament hinges for casement windows
We just completed a project in Lake Forest, Illinois using our parliament hinges for all the french casement windows. The photos are forthcoming so don’t forget to check back in. Thanks for all the feed back on the german silver sink restoration project!
gropious levers | satin nickel
Here is another photo (taken with an iphone) of our gropious levers. These levers are at the new strength time workout facility in Kenilworth, Illinois. When you go to use their hardware be certain to check out our hardware.
traditional cabinet hinge detail
This photo was sent in by a friend who uses our hardware for all their millwork projects. This is just a great detail and design using very simple hardware.
salvage grip pull
This is a great example of a salvage piece of hardware that has been left to age on a great old door.
8 x 8 hinges ball bearing | oil rubbed bronze
These massive hinges were finished for a meeting house in Indiana by our shop. The bearings and quality of these original hinges are capital. The doors actually swing out so extra care was taken to provide enough plating and a special clear coat to protect it as long as possible from the environment.
custom gropious hardware | marvin exterior doors
This hardware was custom manufactured and hand finished by our folks here in Wilmette. The hardware is being installed on a home here in Lake Forest, Illinois. Custom shower door pulls and interior hardware is all being fabricated in the same design.
german silver sink
This german silver sink is a great example of the quality craftsmanship of the 1920’s. The patina of age of the german silver from use in a butler’s pantry is extremely difficult to get in a reproduction. This sink is going to be installed in a vintage condo in the city.
custom art deco light fixtures
These custom art deco light fixtures were made for a lobby in downtown Chicago. The final finish is oil rubbed bronze. The designer generated a drawing for our craftsman to follow – here is a photo during the final assembly process.
oil rubbed bronze | hardware restoration
These great old milk glass knobs came from a home here in Wilmette that we think Frank Lloyd Wright was involved in designing. The simple plates were re-manufactured by our shop because the originals were missing. The homeowner did most of the hardware schedule and installation/coordination himself. Attention to detail and organization with a project like this is critical if you are doing this yourself (call or email for some pointers). Hopefully we will have some final install photos soon!
david adler | knob and rosette prototype
This original knob and rosette from a David Adler home in Lake Forest, Illinois will be used to manufacture custom reproduction period hardware for exterior doors. There are other Adler pieces that will also be used from our collection. We have molds and drawings for many Adler pieces (though there are so many more we wish to replicate).
olive knuckle hinge
Here is a great close up of an installation of our olive knuckle hinge in silver. We also make various paumelle hinges as well as standard butt hinges (standard and ball bearing type).
salvage flush bolts (bronze and brass)
Here are some great salvage flush bolts from our salvage inventory. These pieces are great for restoration and repair projects as well as ideas for new custom piece concepts.
traditional ice box hardware | polished nickel
Here are photos of our traditional ice box hardware finished in polished nickel. These pieces are made and finished right here in Illinois by our fine craftsman. The brass parts are all machined and not cast giving a completely flawless finished appearance. If you have any questions about these please call or email at info@wilmettehardware.com.
historic hardware replication & casting
This is a photo from a wonderful restoration project in Chicago, Illinois of a Benjamin Marshall building.
We have removed hardware samples for sculpting, pattern making, foundry work, machining and finishing. Some of the doors are over 11 feet tall and the entry doors will be made (back to 2 1/4″ as the originals were). Look for more photos of our work on this project.
