Chrome & nickel door knockers
Our first range - are vintage brass knockers that we have had professionally refurbished and plated by true Sheffield metalworkers.
The Owner's own knocker.
We choose only designs that we like, that appeal to people's interests, location or hobbies, ones that we feel would look great on a 21st Century door.
One of the reasons that chrome door knockers in DIY stores are simple, flat designs is the propensity for chrome to reach all the nooks and crannies...or not as the case may be. Chrome items must first be nickel plated, then chromed. If an item is very ornate or cannot be disassembled completely the chrome will not coat 100% effectively and the nickel may show through.
So, in some cases we have decided only to nickel plate some of our items. This finish gives 100% coverage, is shiny and very durable, silver in colour but with a slight yellow hue when put next to chrome items.
Where it is appropriate we have chromed others and they look fantastic! However, as these are mostly old items that cannot be taken apart that easily you may still find small areas where the nickel shows through. We do our best.
Items may need a polish from time to time using a soft cloth and non-abrasive metal cleaner, not brasso...unless it is still in brass finish.
Please note: all items are refurbished items and imperfections may be found due to the wear of the original item i.e. pitting and fissures...all adding to their character we feel!
One of the reasons that chrome door knockers in DIY stores are simple, flat designs is the propensity for chrome to reach all the nooks and crannies...or not as the case may be. Chrome items must first be nickel plated, then chromed. If an item is very ornate or cannot be disassembled completely the chrome will not coat 100% effectively and the nickel may show through.
So, in some cases we have decided only to nickel plate some of our items. This finish gives 100% coverage, is shiny and very durable, silver in colour but with a slight yellow hue when put next to chrome items.
Where it is appropriate we have chromed others and they look fantastic! However, as these are mostly old items that cannot be taken apart that easily you may still find small areas where the nickel shows through. We do our best.
Items may need a polish from time to time using a soft cloth and non-abrasive metal cleaner, not brasso...unless it is still in brass finish.
Please note: all items are refurbished items and imperfections may be found due to the wear of the original item i.e. pitting and fissures...all adding to their character we feel!
Brass Door Knockers
While we wait to gather enough to do another batch of plating our brass door knockers will bE available to purchase.
Brass Door Knocker
Once we have a reasonable number of items gathered for a batch they will be plated and you will see them on the Chrome Knocker page. Those to be plated are listed the section 'AWAITING BATCH', so if you want it in brass buy it now, no dilly-dallying order now!
However we believe that some antique brass and bronze door knockers should remain the way they are (with a little polish perhaps) that is their deserved patina, their history and how they look best; therefore some of our brass knocker range will not undergo such a huge makeover and these are available in the first section of the Brass Knocker page.
However we believe that some antique brass and bronze door knockers should remain the way they are (with a little polish perhaps) that is their deserved patina, their history and how they look best; therefore some of our brass knocker range will not undergo such a huge makeover and these are available in the first section of the Brass Knocker page.
Retro Letterboxes
There are some beautiful letterboxes out there...but not in chrome...yet...
Arts & Crafts, Art Nouveau, Art Deco or simply retro letterboxes are exquisite; we aim to source these styles in particular for polishing or plating.
Each piece is a genuine antique and will be a one-off on this site; our range may be small to start off with but over time we hope that it will grow just like the knocker ranges.
We aim to primarily source letterboxes that incorporate a knocking mechanism.
Each piece is a genuine antique and will be a one-off on this site; our range may be small to start off with but over time we hope that it will grow just like the knocker ranges.
We aim to primarily source letterboxes that incorporate a knocking mechanism.
PLATING SERVICE
FAMILY HEIRLOOM OR JUNK SHOP FIND WE CAN GIVE YOUR DOOR FURNITURE A MAKEOVER!
Not just limited to door furniture, we can cater for cast iron bath legs, servant bells, finger plates and a whole host of other items.
You may just want to bring them back into their former glory and have them polished and lacquered but we are also able to nickel, chrome or even copper plate antique, or for that matter, new and reproduction items...right down to the screws.
We love to see what's out there and can't wait for a challenge!
You may just want to bring them back into their former glory and have them polished and lacquered but we are also able to nickel, chrome or even copper plate antique, or for that matter, new and reproduction items...right down to the screws.
We love to see what's out there and can't wait for a challenge!