Anyone have a good source for period door hardware for screen doors? I’m trimming out a vintage Victorian porch and need to come up with some suitable replacements for the 5/4 doors that are installed. Simple mechanisms, no mortises. Period or good replica.
Thanks.
“I am the master of my fate, I am the captain of my soul.” Invictus, by Henley.
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For a couple years I have been buying from Van Dykes Restores.
They have a fabulous catalogue, are extraordinarily fast in shipping, and have a no questions asked return policy, including printed, postage paid labels which come with the shipment.
I have even received stuff from them which had been backordered months before, with no reminders on my pary.
Extraordinary quality-not cheap.
Stef
Second the motion on Van Dykes -
Thanks, I hadn't thought of them. I even have a catalogue.
"I am the master of my fate, I am the captain of my soul." Invictus, by Henley.
Check out Lee Valley Tools hardware catalogue it may be on line
Here's the Van Dykes link to their door knob for a 5/4 screen door.
http://www.vandykes.com/product/02010081/
They also carry hinges for a storm door.
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Fine hardware to compliment fine homebuilding. Spendy, but worth it, I'm sure. Thanks.
"I am the master of my fate, I am the captain of my soul." Invictus, by Henley.
There is an antique/salvage place in Burlington, VT. Website: http://www.greatsalvage.com