Sunday, January 10, 2010

Antique Victorian Hardware Complete Lock Sets

Finding and Restoring Antique Locks sets is and Art. Most of us forget to realized that, this locks have been in service for over a hundred years and finding the correct parts requires perseverance, knowledge and talent.  

P & P Collectibles & Antiques, we put effort in restoring all our locks to their original state,  preserving age finish, bruises, that give them their character and age.

To the left you will find a true example of a Sargent lock set  EKADO ANTIQUE DOORKNOBS ENTRY SET CIRCA 1885. These lock set took us over 6 months to bring back to life. It is part of the Aesthetic period at the tale end of the Victorian Era.  In  great operational condition and will bring sophistication and elegance to your door.
The Victorian Era produce some of the most intricate designs ever seen in the Lock Manufacturing.


Norwalk Lock Company produce some of the most amazing designs, inspire in Nature the locks set to the right is in my opinion one of Norwalk best. 
It shows the influence in nature, the used of organic elements like birds and butterfly to compliment the ornamentation and design.


To the left another example of their extraordinary work. This set was introduce by Branford Lock Works in 1885.
ANTIQUE BRANFORD ENTRY DOORKNOB LOCK SET COMPLETE C1885
This set is complete and ready to be installed.



Ornamentation was found in all element of their life, more than a design statement, it was a way of life. The influence was observe in, clothing, ceilings, Lamps, wallpaper,
furnituredesk lamps, jewelry and every aspect of their life:


 Victorian Oil Lamp





Victorian Flower Base





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