Our rustic hand forged Isis ironmongery is based on a traditional design dating back to the 17th and 18th centuries.
Each item is forged by hand and many items have been given characteristic hammer marks at the edges. The final
process is a protective coating of bees wax.
Door and window handles come in wonderful old patterns such as monkey tail, shepherds crook and rat tail. The cottage
latch, devon door bolt and door pulls have that warm old English appeal which suits beamed and thatched cottages.
The rustic range is not suited for outdoor use unless it is adequately sheltered from the elements. Cast iron
is susceptible to rusting if exposed to damp, windy or wet conditions and therefore is also not suitable for
bathrooms.
Ludlow Foundries is a high quality imported black antique range of door and window furniture. Finished with
black paint, it has a mottled appearance and is formed into attractive shapes such as curly tail, barley twist
and 'fleur de lys'.
For an English manufactured black antique range, Kirkpatrick is a superior quality malleable iron brand.
Their range of black antique door and window furniture is extensive and includes door handles, bolts, thumb
latches, door pulls, finger plates, letter plates, door knockers, window fittings, hinges and cabinet handles.
Kirkpatrick bedroom door knockers come in fun shapes such as blood hound in kennel, laughing cat, bat, Lincoln
imp and owl.
Both rustic and black antique door and window furniture are perfectly suited to the old county cottage or
larger country house with open fires and ledged and braced doors which are the ideal background for this type
of ironmongery. Natural wood, stone and gothic shapes are also perfect backdrops to either rustic or black
antique ironmongery.