The Ludlow Foundries Ball Door Knob on Rose Black Antique is a traditional design 45mm diameter ball knob on a 60mm diameter base rose. It is a classically found in boot rooms, outhouses, country cottages, barn conversions and the like.
Malleable wrought iron is by its very nature susceptible to rusting and should be cared for accordingly, it will require a regular maintenance routine which should include a light application of oil and an occasional application of clear wax. For these vary reasons, black antique furniture is not recommended for coastal areas, although it is often used on coastal properties.
Matching Accessories for the Ball Door Knob
Please note – when purchasing locks and latches to us with this knob we recommend that they have backsets no smaller than 76mm (with a 95mm case) to accommodate the size of the door knob. Larger sizes can be used to allow clearance of decorative edging on the door.Â
An appropriate standard latch like the Legge mortice latch will be required for all non-locking internal doors.  These are available separately; see Related Products and the Hinges, Locks & Latches category.Â
Matching key escutcheons are available for doors you may wish to lock. An escutcheon is simply a cover for the keyhole cut-out in the door. Usually one pair is required for each door, ‘standard’ for doors with sash locks and ‘euro’ for doors with cylinder locks. Locks are available separately; see the Hinges, Locks & Latches category.
