Period Details door and window hardware is forged, stamped and cast using the best quality brass available,  the brass is then polished and lacquered.  The lacquer protects the brass from ageing.  Lacquers are organic which means that they will break down over time from handling.   As the lacquer breaks down the polished brass finish is exposed to the air and will tarnish.   All brass ages and tarnishes over time and eventually has a soft aged brass finish.

Of course, if you want it to look new for as long as possible, clean it with Mr Sheen and a soft dry cloth regularly and make sure it stays dry.  The protective lacquer coating needs to remain intact.

For those that wish their brass product to age quickly, the lacquer can be removed with paint stripper and polishing.

To achieve this durable finish, a forged brass product is lightly linished on a polishing wheel before a clear satin lacquer is applied to protect the surface and maintain the finished appearance for many years to come.

To achieve our Antique Brass finish, we take our Polished Brass product and age each item individually by hand.   The item is then rubbed back with a soft cloth to lighten the finish; after which it is baked to set.  Once baked, a clear lacquer is applied and allowed to dry before going through final inspection and packaging.

Depending on the item, we achieve our Matt Black finish through many different processes. Some items are powder coated, others are treated with an ageing process. However it is achieved, our Matt Black finish is both durable and stunning.

To achieve our Satin Chrome finish, chrome plate is rubbed back to remove the shine.

Satin chrome is proven to be a durable finish and only requires regular cleaning with a soft dry cloth to maintain its look.

Satin Chrome adds a modern touch to brass hardware and matches well with stainless steel hardware and appliances.

Created using traditional finishing methods, solid brass hardware is nickel-plated and aged.  Each piece is then ‘rumbled’ with small stones to reveal glimpses of the nickel through the antique finish.

The result is a finish that would look equally at home on a medieval door in a french village as on your next contemporary project.

Rumbled Nickel is a durable premium finish, which needs only a regular clean with Mr Sheen and a soft dry cloth to maintain its appearance.

Brass items are nickel plated then highly polished to create our beautiful Polished Nickel finish.

A traditional European finish, Polished Nickel provides a depth of colour that is distinct and invites touch.

This durable premium finish should be regularly cleaned with Mr Sheen and a soft dry cloth to maintain its appearance and lustre.

A variation on Polished Nickel, Satin Nickel is very lightly brushed to provide a warm finish with barely visible satin lines.

This premium durable finish will provide a subtle, sophisticated look to your home and complements a wide range of design themes and palettes.

Regularly clean with Mr Sheen and a soft dry cloth to protect the clear satin lacquer applied to this finish.

A powder coat colour that achieves a natural steel look. This is applied to a select range of iron products.