The hardware used in a historic house always reflects the time in which it was created. In early houses it might be hand-forged iron, elaborate cast brass in Victorian houses, or polished aluminum in a Mid-Century Modern house. Whatever it is, it is probably repairable (unlike modern hardware) and should be preserved. There are antique hardware dealers and restorers, many of whom will do work by mail.
Hardware is covered in Chapter 17 of Restoring Your Historic House, The Comprehensive Guide for Homeowners which has been shipped from the printer and is available for pre-order on the Barnes & Noble, Target, and Walmart websites and on Amazon. Reserve your copy today!
If you’d like to buy Restoring Your Historic House from your local bookstore, please ask them to contact their W.W. Norton rep to order it.
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