{"product_id":"pair-of-antique-italian-bronze-door-handles","title":"Pair of Antique Italian Bronze Door Handles","description":"\u003cp\u003eA beautiful and substantial pair of antique Italian cast bronze door handles, dating to the late 19th or early 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeavy and wonderfully tactile, each features a generous drop handle set against a long bronze backplate with softly scalloped ends. Years of use have created a particularly beautiful natural patina, moving from deep, almost blackened bronze through to warm golden tones where the metal has been handled and worn.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is this untouched surface that makes the pair so appealing. They have not been polished or refinished, retaining the oxidation, variation and imperfections accumulated over their lifetime.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerfect for a pair of interior doors, an entrance to a study or library, or incorporated into bespoke cabinetry or joinery where authentic European hardware can completely change the character of the piece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Italy, attributed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Late 19th \/ early 20th century\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Cast bronze\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSold:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e As a pair\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e22.5 cm L × 6 cm W\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApprox. 10 cm maximum projection when handle is raised\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese are antique architectural pieces and retain their original aged patina, surface wear and variation consistent with age and use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Founders of Rome","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45023183011906,"sku":"FOR-2373-UNT-FOUNDERS O","price":785.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0013\/3981\/8050\/files\/9752E944-C061-49F7-B719-CC58CF2D65DF.png?v=1787294636","url":"https:\/\/foundersofrome.co.nz\/products\/pair-of-antique-italian-bronze-door-handles","provider":"Founders of Rome","version":"1.0","type":"link"}