Antique Iron Hardware

New Large, 19th C., Cast-Iron, ‘T’ Beam Supports

A set of #18, very heavy (~80 # each) cast-iron beam supports from Shamrock Mills, Paxinos, PA.  The supports are c. 1800’s, but the original mill which was built around dates to 1770.  These supports held together the 8”x8” chestnut posts with 8”x12” chestnut cross beams and continues up to a second floor using a ‘wedge’ post between the 8”X12” horizontal beams.

Cost: (cast-iron beam supports) #18 @ $500 each, whole batch only, $9,000.

Added August 26, 2024

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Large, Open Face Spring Latch

This is the largest 18C spring latch I have seen.  It measures ~12” from left to right (13” including tip of bar) x 6” at right side of plate.

Cost: (Large Spring Latch) $750.

Added July 3, 2024

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18C Bee Hive Oven Door

18C original CT bee hive oven door. Hand wrought iron in fantastic condition. Measures 18” wide x 14.75” tall. The ornate handle is 2&1/8” proud of door and the ‘foot’ is 5.5” proud of door.

Cost: (Bee Hive Door) $450

Added July 1, 2024

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Sold Blacksmith Made, Signed, Vintage Caliper

This caliper is in great condition. Easily moves and has all it’s original parts. It is also signed by maker: T. O’Brien. Fine file marks can be seen all over the surface and very little pitting, if any. No damage that I can see. Very high quality. Used and stored very carefully. It measures 8” tall and opens to just under 8” between caliper tips.

Cost: (Caliper) SOLD

Added August 30, 2023

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Butterfly Hinge Batch #1

Some of the most sought after, hard to find and one of the earliest type of hinges.  These butterfly hinges (name given by shape), are matched pairs and in excellent condition for age.  Typically, these were not used after c.1710 +/-, so they are considered First Period items.

Cost: (butterfly hinge batch #1) $425 per MATCHED pair.

Added August 4, 2023

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Butterfly Hinge Batch #2

Some of the most sought after, hard to find and one of the earliest type of hinges.  These butterfly hinges (name given by shape), are matched pairs and in excellent condition for age.  Typically, these were not used after c.1710 +/-, so they are considered First Period items. 

Cost: $425 per MATCHED pair.

Added August 3, 2023

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Butterfly Hinge Batch #3

Some of the most sought after, hard to find and one of the earliest type of hinges.  These butterfly hinges (name given by shape), are matched pairs and in excellent condition for age.  Typically, these were not used after c.1710 +/-, so they are considered First Period items. 

Cost: $425 per MATCHED pair.

Added August 2, 2023

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Large H-L Hinge Pair #11

Large, matched pair of 18C, hand wrought H-L hinges. They measure 9” x 9” and have been restored with no damage to original welds and are true (flat). They come with #24 original hand wrought 18C, rose head nails and square leather washers.

Cost: (Hinge #11) matched pair with hardware, $400.

Added August 1, 2023

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Thumb Latch #8

A beautiful, signed, through the cusp, 18C., interior thumb latch. In spectacular condition.

Cost: $850

Added July 30, 2023

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Sold Open Face Spring Latch #1

This is a restored spring latch with polished brass knobs and includes a period style keeper and new screws that have had the zinc ground off and head colored to blend in. It measures 4” x 4” and has a very attractive, deep tapered bar.

Cost: (spring latch #1) SOLD

Added June 3, 2023

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Sold Hand Forged Keeper #1

Unique, LH, hand forged open face spring loaded keeper. Keeper slides down as bar hits it and springs back up to secure bar. This is the first one I have seen in over 30 years. It measures 2.5” tall x 4” wide. Keeper sticks out from door jamb 1&3/4”. Great look, restored and in working condition.

Cost: (keeper #1) SOLD

Added June 3, 2023

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Sold Thumb Latch Batch #9

#23 roughly similar spade and arrow head type, through the cusp, 18C., interior thumb latches. EXCLUDES thumb latch in TOP RIGHT (It is latch #8, signed and in excellent condition). All have thumbs and in various condition, but all are good, some excellent. At least one is signed.

Cost: SOLD

Added April 30, 2023

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Sold Thumb Latch #1

Very large, unique exterior 18C., through the cusp, thumb latch. This piece is very large at 21” long and very ornate. It comes with a unique bar and staple. The the thumb piece is not original.

Cost: (thumb latch #1) SOLD

Added April 30, 2023

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