Choosing Between Real and Replica Antique Door Knobs

Antique door knobs make consistent statements1950s, turn-of-century, Victorian era and many
of style in older homes, and they add another popular periods.
interesting touch to newer homes. PurchasingThere are some decisions that one should make
authentically old door knobs can pose problems,before purchasing door hardware, such as
however. The door hardware may not work if itwhether the style should conform to the rest of
is too old, for example, or people’s fingersthe house, or simply coordinate with the door.
may even get stuck. Luckily, there are doorThere are also many materials to choose from,
knobs that look antique, but are actually new. Andincluding brass, iron, wood and glass. There are
some people might not even know the differenceantique door knobs in all of these popular
between real antiques and the designer copies.materials, but finding them in an antique shop or
Since it can be difficult to find a full set of workingflea market may prove impossible, especially a
antique door knobs for the whole house,matching set. While it is possible to find one
manufacturers now produce beautiful copies ofauthentically antique doorknob to create a funky
antique doorknobs. This door hardware iseclectic look, finding a set of old doorknobs to
preferable because it’s easier to install, it willcoordinate with the entire home may be
last longer, and it’s possible to findimpossible.
replacements if one breaks. There is a greatFor more resources about door knobs or even
variety of door knobs to choose from today thatabout decorative mailbox and especially about
look very similar to authentic pieces from theswitchplates please review these links.