Antique Doors
Posted By admin on November 22, 2010
Antique Doors
Antique Door Knobs And Other Conversational Talk Pieces For Your Home
There should be at least a conversational talk piece in your home. This is the item that guests will ask and for which you have a story for. For some, paintings are the talk pieces. Depending on which artists or movements influence you, you can have several pieces which can be something to talk about in the living room. These painting pieces, if they are worth lots of money, should be kept in a room that has a constant temperature and must not be exposed to sunlight or otherwise, the paint fades and it loses its value.
Other conversational pieces are jars and vases. If you have a penchant for Chinese porcelain pieces from the Ming Dynasty, this should make an interesting conversation. The Chinese were the inventors of making porcelain and the secret and technology were kept by them for the longest time. Porcelain became a great trading item between Chinese and Western Traders in the 15th century onwards and they kept this secret with them for almost 400 years. If you can't get a real Ming dynasty pieces, then replicas will do. For as long as it is something worth talking about, perhaps the authenticity should not be talked about. But when asked if it is genuine, be truthful.
One interesting talk piece that is gaining ground is antique door knobs. Just recently, this type of accessory has been used not just as a functional door knob, but as a talk piece in itself being visibly displayed in the living or study room. Depending on your preference, you could have a number of bronze and heavy metal door knobs that are a few hundred years old. You could also have door knobs made of glass and crystal and other semi precious materials coming from Italy. Finding such original pieces, you have to research on its history as some of them may have come from well known guilds in Florence or Venice. It is also not surprising that there may be other antique door knobs that were from noble houses. Actually, tracing the history of the door knob may be a challenge but one that can be done through the use of the Internet as there are more information about the history of the different kinds of door knobs online these days.
Lighting pieces such as chandeliers and lamps are also good conversational pieces. The best thing to do when choosing which accent pieces to talk is to go with your gut and with your preferences. That way, it is still something you have in the home that you wouldn't mind having it for some time.
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 Winsome Wood CD/DVD Cabinet with Glass Doors, Antique Walnut List Price: Sale Price: $109.96 You save: $85.03 (44%)  Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours See Reviews For This Product DescriptionElegantly styled with traditional profiled trim and deep stain.5 adjustable shelves offer storage for up to 135 DVDs, 205 CDs or 75 videocassettes.With glass door inserts and satin nickel-finish metal hardware.Warm walnut finish. The family entertainment area can look just as handsome as the rest of the house with the help Winsome Wood's CD/DVD cabinet. Featuring a stained Antique Walnut wood finish and double glass doors, this classically styled unit presents itself as an attractive furniture piece rather than simple storage. Yet it's really a hard worker--inside, five adjustable shelves safely and efficiently hold large collections of movies, video games, and music. Simply pull the satin nickel door handles and everything is displayed with no need to shuffle through or dig in the back for a long-lost favorite. The cabinet measures 22 inches wide by 9-1/4 inches deep by 44-1/4 inches high. Assembly is required. --Kara Karll Features
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 "ABC Products" - National Hardware ~ 160-Degree Lens Door Viewer (Antique Brass) List Price: Sale Price: $5.57 You save: $1.60 (22%) Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days See Reviews For This Product DescriptionOffers 160-Degree lens angle for wide viewing - identify visitors from the security of a locked door ~~ Solid brass housing for lasting use ~~ Viewer adjusts to fit doors from 1-3/8-Inch to 2-Inch thick ~~ Viewer is 1/2-Inch diameter body - drill 1/2 hole for mounting in door ~~ Durable antique brass finish. Features
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 Door Club Antique Brass Sale Price: $15.99 See Reviews For This Product DescriptionYou wouldn't park your car without the security offered by The Club anti-theft device. So why spend another night at home without The Door Club Home Security System? The Door Club is a revolutionary home security device. The Door Club is one of the strongest anti-burglar devices available, far superior to chain locks and deadbolts. The Door Club can take it! Once installed, the Door Club easily resists over two tons of direct force, preventing burglars from kicking the door in, and keeping you safe and secure. The Door Club comes complete with all necessary hardware to effectively secure any door in your home. The Door Club is also an attractive accessory to your door - available in brass and antique finishes to add to the beauty of your home. For Homes, Apartments, Condos, Hotels & Others. View visitors with confidence and security. Allows door to open 2 inches to identify visitors. Protects against break-ins - Firmly secures door to prevent forced entry. Attractive brass finish, stores on caddy when not in use. Easy Installation - easy-to-follow instructions inside package. Installs in Minutes! Get one for every door that opens into your home from the outside. Consider one for indoors, where you can create a "Safe room" for you and your family members.Please note, A replacement small tube of glue is provided. The original may be dried out. Features
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 Antique Ruby Cut Glass Door Knob Vintage Reproduction Wine Red Doorknobs Sale Price: $24.99 Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days See Reviews For This Product DescriptionGive your home a touch of yesteryear with this Antique Glass Door Knob Vintage Ruby Wine Red assembly. Replace your generic door knobs with these, or use this retro glass doorknob on new doors to match your existing interior decor. Wine red cut glass knobs measure 2" round and the shaft length is adjustable to fit all popular door widths. Shaft is 1/4" square to fit most locking mechanisms. Don't waste your money on generic hardware store doorknobs! Decorate your home in pride and with style with these Antique Ruby Wine Red Glass Doorknobs. Features
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 "ABC Products" - National Hardware ~ Door Ball Catch (Antique Bronze Finish) Sale Price: $3.99 Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days See Reviews For This Product Description1-by-2-1/8-Inch ball catch (keeps door shut without a door knob) ~~ Ball Is adjustable for door gap & latching tension ~~ Ball catch is for french doors, single doors, cabinets ~~ Antique bronze (oil rubbed) finish ~~ Antique bronze (oil rubbed) finish. Features
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 Brainerd #75313 Beaded Door Knocker Antique Pewter Sale Price: $10.99 See Reviews For This Product DescriptionAntique Pewter, Beaded Door Knocker. Features
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 Antique White Round Metal Door Knob Wine Stopper List Price: Sale Price: $11.19 You save: $3.70 (25%) Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days See Reviews For This Product Features
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 Architecture Doors and Entryways antique drawings Poster Decoupage Gift Wrap 20 x 28 ", One Sale Price: $4.50 Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days See Reviews For This Product Description20 by 28 inches each. Besides their obvious use for gift wrapping, these paper designs are suitable for bookbinding, creative and artistic paper work such as origami, decoupage, decorating and even framing. Cartonotecnica Rossi has been producing high quality, finely printed decorative papers since 1931. The mill purchased La Dordoni, a museum in Milan that houses over 6000 decorative papers, invitations and stationery, many of which date back to the renaissance. The museum collection provides a source for reproductions of traditional designs as well as an inspiration for new designs Features
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 Lots of Two (2) Antique Design of the Over the Door Clothing Hook - Brushed Nickel with signature white ceramic that makes it identical to the original. Sale Price: $14.99 Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours See Reviews For This Product DescriptionYour purchase is in lots of Two (2) Early American design. Brush Nickel over-the-door Clothing Hook with signature white ceramic that makes it identical to the original. It is formed in heavy metal to fit modern doors with 1-3/8" thickness. It has the counter sinked hole on the top to secure for fixed installation. |
 Gaines Mail Boxes WM-6WM-6C WM-6C-Leaf Design Door Hardware Accessories Wallmount Mailbox Black W/ Antique Bronze Plaque With Eagle OR Leaf Design See Reviews For This Product DescriptionGaines Mail Boxes WM-6 Door Hardware Accessories Wallmount Mailbox Black W/ Antique Bronze Plaque With Eagle OR Leaf Design - Sold with a lockable insert. Or With No Lock With Eagle OR Leaf Design Color: Black Plaque Finish: Antique Bronze Height: 14 3/8" Width: 14 7/8" Depth: 7 1/2" Weight: 13 lbs. Sold with a lockable insert. Or With No Lock With Eagle OR Leaf Design Color: Black Plaque Finish: Antique Bronze Height: 14 3/8" Width: 14 7/8" Depth: 7 1/2" Weight: 13 lbs. |
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