Lever Handles

Lever handles work in exactly the same way as a door handle, only utilizing the principle of leverage to turn the mechanism with as little effort as possible. People’s general laziness has led them to create some wonderful things! Lever handles are the counterpart to standard door knobs.

The most popular designs of the door handles:

In our wide range, we offer a selection of different shapes and styles with great attention to detail in the casting. Some of them have no keyhole - these are mainly used for interior doors. Door handles are an essential item – why not make the most of the wide range availble in a natural brass finish with an aged patina finish, nickel and chrome.

Some of our range is made up of simple pull handles, which don’t need to be installed internally to the door – however, you then need something else to help keep the door shut. This is why many of the gorgeous door-stoppers of the era came about. These beautiful door handles are those of a Gothic style which give a quality feel and are now used by interior designers to decorate items of furniture they have.

Lever handles of the 1860s and 1870s often had figural motifs and were cast from heavy bronze. Around 1880, door handles began using thinner backplates, but the designs were very detailed. Around 1890, the heavier style came back into favour.

Lever handles are usually highly decorated and you can choose from various finishes, ranging from cast brass through pewter up to wrought iron or nickel.

Door handles have been an essential hardware item for so long, that they’ve gone through many different trends and styles – all serving to give you a better choice for your own house!. You can go for the old Gothic, Regency or Victorian style or stay in the 20th century and take something from the twenties or thirties – it’s up to you! ll you have ot think of is the style of your other door furniture.

How to clean your door handle:

 

If your lever handles are made of a solid brass, you will have to clean them every month or so. The best way to clean brass is to wipe it with a soft cloth. To keep the handle clean you will also need a special brass polish which can be purchased on our website.

Interesting fact:

In early times, a girl would make a hope chest for when she got married. Few people knew that for the same occasion, a young man would construct a door.