Architectural Ironmongery from Samuel Heath

Samuel Heath also offer a wider variety of finishes to their products than many manufacturers. If you are looking at more traditional finishes, Samuel Heath offer Non-lacquered Brass (NL), Polished Brass (PB), Sanded Brass (SD), Bronze (BRZ) and Bronze Metal Antique (BMA).  Samuel Heath also offer a range of more modern finishes including Polished Chrome (CP), Satin Chrome (SCP), Polished Nickel (PN) and Satin Nickel (SN). Most of their products are available in all of these finishes, however some are made to order and can take up to 4 weeks.

Bathroom Fittings and Accessories from Samuel Heath

In addition to offering superior quality architectural hardware products, Samuel Heath also offer a range of high quality bathroom fittings and accessories. If you are looking at a more traditional style bathroom then the Fairfield range of fittings and accessories is the perfect answer.  Samuel Heath also offer the Curzon and Novis ranges which will accompany both traditional and more contemporary bathroom designs beautifully. For ultra modern bathrooms their Xenon and 7000 Series finish the bathroom off with sleek modern style. One new addition to their bathroom range and for those wanting something a little different is the Kevin McCloud (of Channel 4′s ‘Grand Designs’) range of accessories. This range truly embodies the idea of bathroom jewellery, encompassing mother of pearl elements which add an exquisite and glamorous finishing touch.

We are able to supply Samuel Heath products but are unfortunately unable to sell them online as we offer them at discounted prices (Also many products are made to order so we like to speak with any potential buyers first to ensure complete satisfaction). If you are interested in any of Samuel Heath’s products and require more information please do not hesitate to contact us either via e-mail at sales@shop4handles.co.uk or phone 01344 876 955 or freephone 0800 027 2470.

In current architectural hardware products there are a number of different bronze finishes available.

Imitation Bronze & Real Bronze Metal Antique Finishes

Imitation Bronze (IBMA) is not actually made from bronze, but is the result of applying a bronze powder to, in the majority of cases, a brass base. The end product is a deep, satuary bronze lustre. This type of bronze is made to produce a bronze look at a lower cost and as a result does not have the varying degree of finishing actual bronze does. The colour is often a darker, greyer finish, often with hints of plum in many lights. There are several manufacturers producing bronze produucts in this way and there is some variety between the colours of these manufacturers. Although some variation of colour is expected and encouraged with bronze, Shop 4 Handles staff have an intricate knowledge of the offerings of the UK market and can advise you to ensure you are getting products that don’t vary  to the extent they no longer compliment one another. Please give us a call today on 01344 876955 (UK) to discuss your requirements and receive free advice.

Real Bronze (RBMA) is the result of polished pieces of bronze going through a special process which rapidly oxidizes the surface. Over time and continued handling the oxidised layer will break down to reveal the polished bronze beneath. This is where the iridescent appeal of real bronze becomes apparent. We have suppliers of many products manufactured out of bronze made right here in the UK, including door handles, mortice knobs (which are very popular!), bolts and front door fittings such as letterplates and knockers. We can obtain almost any architectual ironmongery product in this finish, although most of it requires a little patience as it is often manufactured to order.

Polished Bronze & Rustic Bronze Finishes

Polished Bronze is the result of the real bronze material being highly polished after being sand-casted, in addition a protective wax coating is applied. In order to keep the bronze at its true brilliance regular polishing is required, although if  left it will oxidise and age gracefully.

Rustic Bronze is yet another type of bronze finish available and reflects bronze of times gone by. Using traditional cast bronze the effect is more rough and rustic and truly embodies the feel and look of yesteryear.

Some of the finest purveyors of bronze products are based in England. Frank Allart, Samuel Heath and Croft Architectural all offer a variety of ironmongery products in bronze finishes. If you are interested in any bronze products including door and window furniture please do not hesitate to contact us via email (sales@shop4handles.co.uk) or calling us on 01344 876 955 or freephone 0800 027 2470.

If you would like to see some of our designs in bronze, pop into our shop in Ascot, Berkshire, or give us a call if you can’t make it and need to see a sample.