How to Guides
USEFUL TIPS FOR OUR PRODUCTS
Fitting a Letterplate
Here is a step by step guide to fitting your letterplate. Tools you will need Drill, Correct drill bits, Jigsaw,
Understanding Matte Black Brass
Crafted in England to exacting standards, our matte black finish (on solid brass) has a rich feel with slight warm
Satin Brass Maintenance
Hugely popular, our new range of Satin brass products are crafted in England to very high standards. Satin Brass has
Exterior Beeswax Maintenance
Black beeswax (which has a soft, almost dark grey appearance) looks superb adorning cottage doors. However we have had problems
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
Learn About Cottage Bun Door Knobs
If you’d like to learn a little more about some of our favourite products you are in the right place! We
Distressed Antique Brass Maintenance
A superior quality range made in the UK – distressed antique brass products are hand finished and so may vary
Pewter Patina Maintenance
How to care for your Pewter Patina products. Our range of pewter patina products are suitable for internal and external use.
Antique Nickel Maintenance
A simple guide to caring for your ‘Antique Nickel’ products. Antique Nickel is one of our most recent additions. It is
Beeswax Maintenance
How to care for your beeswax products. A traditional authentic finish particularly suitable for cottages and country houses. Many of
How To Return Your Order
Details and tips for returning part/all of your order. We will happily refund your order and have a (flexible!) 28
Spindles & Grub Screws
Understanding spindles and how to fit grub screws properly. What is a spindle? A spindle is a rod of metal,
Brass Maintenance
A simple guide to caring for your brass products. Brass is very durable. You can read more about it here.
Nickel Maintenance
A simple guide to maintaining your nickel products. Polished nickel and satin nickel are ‘plated finishes’. Unlike many alternatives on
Understanding Brass
What is brass?: Brass is a yellow alloy of copper and zinc. Copper can be contained in greater or lesser
