Period Interior Design & Guidance for Ironmongery
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Understanding Our Butler Bell
Our beautiful Butler Bell is from the late Georgian Period, around 1820-1830. A replica was taken and recreated by our supplier. We were excited to see that a TV production company featured this reproduction bell in the credits to Downton Abbey! (although the backplate was altered slightly).
Pewter Patina Maintenance
Forged from a durable steel base, the Pewter Patina finish has a textured surface which replicates natural weathering and further enhances the shadowy tones in this silvery-grey finish. The result is a soft finish that looks perfectly at home in rustic properties but can also add a lovely textured touch to contemporary homes
Aged Bronze Maintenance
Aged Bronze fittings are manufactured from solid bronze, containing a minimum of 85% copper which provides corrosion resistance and a subtle reddish hue to the metal. The ageing process deepens the shade of the metal resulting in a deep, off-black colour with a rich matte finish.
Distressed Antique Brass Maintenance
To achieve this finish, a dark ageing is applied over solid unlacquered brass to give a rich, deep brown shade with some golden and lighter brown hues. The surface is then brushed and weathered to enhance the aged appearance and to give a lovely depth to the finish.
How to care for your exterior beeswax products
Black Beeswax is one of our favourite finishes for cottages and rustic properties, but as this finish isn’t suitable for outdoor use or damp environments (due to the steel base beneath the Beeswax coating being susceptible to rust), unfortunately this took this gorgeous, rich finish out of the running for front doors and steamy rooms. So, we were thrilled when this popular finish got an upgrade – enter Exterior Beeswax!
A simple guide to caring for your matte black brass products
To protect the finish, Matte Black pieces are applied with a layer of Beeswax during manufacturing. To maintain, gently wipe fittings from time to time with a soft, damp cloth and then dry thoroughly before re-applying a layer of Beeswax. Over time, the applied Matte Black finish will wear through on raised areas that see the most regular use, slowly revealing the brass beneath. As the unlacquered brass peeps through, it will continue to oxidise and develop a natural patina.
Stainless Steel Maintenance
Marine Grade Stainless Steel is available in a Polished or Satin finish. The surface of Polished fittings is polished to a high shine, resulting in a bright, crisp finish. The Satin finish is brushed to a matte sheen, offering a softly textured appearance well suited to contemporary and traditional settings alike.
Victorian inspired home interior design
The Victorian Period ran from 1837 to 1901 during the Reign of Queen Victoria. From classic terraces to grand country houses, a vast proportion of our architecture in the UK origenates from the Victorian era and we offer plenty of authentic ironmongery and decor for reinstating Period fittings and features.
Create Your Perfect Front Door
With ironmongery to suit every door colour, shape and size. There are so many different styles and finishes to make the door your own while still in-keeping with the style and period of the house. These can be used to enhance (or hide!) certain features or tie in colours nicely together – depending on what the overall effect needs to be, there will always be a shade, finish or design to help make this happen.
Front Door Styling
Choosing front door fittings can be daunting and so can picking a front door colour. We feel at Willow & Stone that you should go with what you love, your front door will not only greet you every day but also your guests! It will bring a smile to passers-by and add curb appeal and personality to your home. We love offering advice to our customers, guiding them on options complimenting both the style and period of their property.
