How to put old doorknobs on new doors:

To use old hardware on modern doors, the existing latch is first replaced with one that will accept the 5/16th inch spindle found with antique doorknobs. Fortunately, reproduction latches are made to fit in the remaining space in the door after the modern latch is removed. I have reproduction latches available for $15 each. I also have reproduction mortice locks with skeleton keys for those doors that require locks. $25/each

New doors are pre-drilled with a hole that is 2 1/8 inches in diameter. Antique hardware must be chosen that is wide enough to cover that hole. A back plate that is 2 1/2 inches or wider will work. A rosette will need to be at least 2 5/8 inch wide in order to have some material for the rosette to attach to. It the door is to be painted, then the large hole can be filled in and then any antique hardware will work fine once the modern latch has been replaced.

For those who want the look of antique but also want all of their doors to match, reproduction antique hardware is the best way to go. To find enough matching antique hardware to outfit an entire home can take a great deal of time and effort. Years.. This fall I am introducing a line of reproduction hardware that has been approved and licensed by the Historic Charleston Foundation. Check back with my website to get updates.

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What is a ...???

1. back plate: mounting plate that is underneath the doorknob. Often rectangular and usually has a key hole.
2. rosette: usually round, underneath the doorknob, it holds the doorknob in position.
3. set screw: small screws that insert into the back of the doorknob to hold it tight on the spindle.
4. spindle: rectangular bar that passes through the door to connect both doorknobs.
5. rim lock: or box lock, old style lock that mounts on the surface of the door
6. keeper: used with rim lock, it mounts on the face of the door frame to hold the door latch
7. mortise lock: mounted inside the door; most modern locks are mortise locks
8. striker plate: mounts on the door frame and holds the latch when the door is closed
9. face plate:the finish plate of the mortise lock on the edge of the door
10. escutcheon: key hole surround

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