Classic hardware fashioned
with distinctive craftsmanship & Old-world tradition
Knob Descriptions
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“NEW” Savannah
Fluted Oval Crystal Knob. This is a brand new design based roughly
on Art & Crafts pressed glass 12 flute knob of the early 1900’s.
Brass Accents new 24% lead crystal multi-facet knob reflects light
more effectively than the inexpensive pressed glass originals
as well as providing a more comfortable, fuller feeling oval knob.
1-3/4" x 2-3/4". |
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“NEW” Empire
Round Crystal Knob
From the Colonial Revival period of the 1930’s and 1940s,
this high quality pressed and polished crystal featuring a full
round shape for greater feel and comfort. 2-3/4" dia. |
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“NEW” Georgetown
Oval Crystal Knob
This unique design even features the assembly detail of the Hopkins
& Dickerson knob c. 1879 done in 24% solid lead crystal! 1-3/4"
x 2-3/4". |
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Victorian - Fluted Glass
Knob: This knob,
patterned after the original Penn Hardware fluted knob in the
Arts & Crafts period of the 1920’s. This design remains
in vogue because of the many facets available to reflect light.
2" dia. |
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Hartford - Lead Crystal Knob
From the Victorian Era circa 1800s-1940s, this high quality pressed
and polished crystal featuring wide facets for light reflection
has more clarity than ordinary glass. 2-3/8" dia. |
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Windsor Knob - Commonly referred
to as the
“egg knob,” this design is popular because of the
easy operation the oval shape provides and ability to function
well in narrow backset applications. 1-3/8" x 2-5/16". |
Lever Descriptions
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Champagne Lever
- Designed in the Italian Renaissance style, this ornamental floral
motif shows the delicate charm very much present during the Renaissance
Period. |
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Fairport Lever - Often referred
to as being done in the Georgian style, this classic English rope
lever has been popular with American lock set manufacturers since
the mid 19th century |
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Kinsman Lever - This crystal
lever, first made popular in the early 20th century, provides
a unique look in a simple lever design. Now reproduced in molded
glass, commonly referred to as “depression era glass”,
and although attractive, even the original pieces have little
collector’s value. |
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Gladstone Lever - Done in
the Art Deco, Post Modern style c. 1920 – 1940 this simple
lever finishes best in “solid color” finishes like
Copy ChromeTM, polished brass, satin nickel and oil rubbed bronze. |
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MacKenzie Lever - This lever
done in the contemporary style in the early 20th century, but
reflects the more romantic approach of the neo-French look while
offering the simplicity craved by the federal American Period. |
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Salem Lever - This low profile
lever is
specifically designed in combination with our 2" backset
latch for use on swing patio doors, including Atrium doors with
sliding screens. Matching 2" backset deadbolts also available.
Available in all finishes. |
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Swirled Lever - This lever
brings back
the feeling of the rustic iron hardware designs of the Arts &
Crafts period while utilizing all the latest features like concealed
mounting hardware. This lever looks great in our Weathered Black
and Rust finishes, completing the “blacksmith” look. |
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Chancellor Lever - This simple
lever, popular from the mid 19th century, is extremely functional,
and best of all, looks it’s best in any of BRASS Accents’
12 standard finishes. |
The Knob Descriptions below can also be ordered
with matching Rosette
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Lafayette Knob
- Designed in the French
Regency style c. 1710-1730 following the
reign of Louis XIV. Curvilinear shapes make
the composition flow freely. 2-3/8" dia. |
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Helios Knob - Based on designs
from the
Rococo period c. 1875 this deeply modeled
scrollwork provides a very strong presence.
2-1/2" dia. |
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Avalon Knob - This intricately
cast oval knob
can be seen on a plate similar to our L’Enfant
Collection in the P & F Corbin Catalog of 1923.
1-11/16" x 2-3/4". |
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Maltesia Knob - A reproduction
based on the
Reole pattern of Reading Hardware Company
c. 1910. Heavy and dramatic from a time when
homes were designed to accommodate such
elegance. 2-1/2" dia. |
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Laurel Knob - A unique BRASS
Accents’
mainstay, this jumbo (3") knob is a reproduction
based on a Niles Chicago Co. design, c.1880’s.
The detailing is a beautiful mix of the organic
and the stylish, bringing the term ‘rural charm’
into its own. Best with 2-3/4" backset. |
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Sunburst Knob - Unobtrusive
but visually
rewarding for people who notice fine detail.
Simple elegance in a knob design made popular
around the 1930’s. This Whimsical sunburst
design really comes alive with any of the
BRASS Accents’ antique finishes as well
as Venetian Bronze. 2-5/16" dia. |
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Ribbon & Reed Knob -
This knob is done in the
Louis XVI style c. 1774-1789. The style really
began in the second part of the reign of Louis XV
and expanded over the entire reign of Louis XVI.
The use of the ribbon and reed elements can be
traced to the Greek ruins of Pompeii, brought
to France from Greek archaeological sites around
1760. 2-1/4" dia. |
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Newport Knob - Is a larger
version of the
Charleston knob based on the Endicott pattern
from Russell & Erwin, circa 1890’s. Available in
2-1/2" diameter.
Charleston Knob - This ever-popular English rope
design is a reproduction based on the Endicott
pattern from Russell & Erwin, circa 1890’s.
Available in standard size 2-1/4". |
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Netropol Knob - Enter the
modern age with
this mushroom shaped knob style made popular
by the Earle Hardware Co. around 1935! Simple
design, yet goes with many back plate styles.
Finishes well in solid finishes like Oil Rubbed
Bronze, Polished Brass, Satin Nickel, and
Weathered Finishes. 2-1/4" dia. |
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