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Carlisle Brass Door Knockers

Carlisle Brass Door Knockers – Doctors, Ring & Urn Designs

Supplied by Trade Door Handles, authorised Carlisle Brass supplier — next-day UK delivery.

Carlisle Brass Door Knockers blend classic curb appeal with everyday practicality. This collection covers the most popular styles—Doctors Door Knocker, Ring Door Knocker and Urn Door Knocker—across key finishes for period and modern doors: Antique Black, Polished Brass, Polished Chrome, Satin Chrome and Stainless Brass (PVD). Compare designs, choose a finish, and buy Carlisle Brass door knockers online with next-day UK delivery for a coordinated, high-quality entrance.

Choosing the Right Carlisle Brass Knocker

Match the knocker to your door style and hardware suite. Heritage façades favour sculpted forms and warm tones—an Urn Door Knocker in Polished Brass or Antique Black pairs naturally with period letter plates and numerals. Contemporary doors suit clean geometry and cooler tones—try a minimalist Ring Door Knocker in Polished Chrome or Satin Chrome. The Doctors Door Knocker creates a bold focal point that also works in transitional schemes.

Fit, Fixings & Door Materials

Verify fixing centres and overall height before drilling, especially on composite/uPVC doors where through-bolts and reinforcement may be required. Typical placement is ~1.4–1.5 m from ground level on the door’s vertical centreline. On timber doors, drill pilot holes to prevent splitting; on metal-skinned doors, use suitable gaskets and sleeves to reduce contact corrosion.

Finishes & Durability

Polished Brass delivers a bright, traditional look that complements classic hardware and warm palettes. Polished Chrome provides mirror-like reflectivity for modern entrances, while Satin Chrome softens glare with an elegant brushed appearance. Antique Black gives a heritage, hand-wrought aesthetic ideal for cottages and restorative projects. For maximum longevity, Stainless Brass (PVD) offers a hard-wearing coating engineered for colour stability in high-traffic or coastal settings.

Style Coordination

Coordinate your knocker with letter plates, escutcheons, knobs or lever handles, cylinder pulls and numerals. Matching finishes deliver a deliberate, “designed” entrance; mixing complementary tones (e.g., Satin Chrome with stainless steel accessories) can modernise a traditional door without visual clash.

Alternatives & Comparisons

Carlisle Brass vs From The Anvil: Carlisle Brass focuses on consistent, value-led designs for broad UK appeal; From The Anvil leans into artisan, hand-forged character for statement entrances. Carlisle Brass vs Heritage Brass: Carlisle Brass balances practicality and breadth of choice, while Heritage Brass emphasises premium detailing and luxury finishes.

Exploring beyond this range? See the wider door knockers collection for additional designs and sizes.

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Carlisle Brass – Quality Hardware for Every Home and Project

From traditional door knobs to modern finishes, discover the UK’s leading ironmongery brand

Carlisle Brass is one of the UK’s most recognised names in architectural ironmongery, offering everything from stylish door handles and locks to window fittings, hinges, and cabinet hardware. Founded in 1986, the brand has become a trusted choice for homeowners, tradespeople, and commercial contractors.

Their product range is one of the largest in the country, giving you access to hardware solutions in a wide choice of styles, materials, and finishes:

To suit every type of property, Carlisle Brass offers timeless finishes such as Polished Brass and Polished Chrome, alongside modern favourites like Matt Black, Satin Brass, Antique Brass, Satin Nickel and Polished Nickel. They also provide specialist options like Ludlow Antique Black for heritage homes and stainless steel finishes for commercial projects.

The Carlisle Brass portfolio is strengthened by a number of specialist sub-brands:

  • Serozzetta – contemporary lever handles in trending finishes.
  • Fingertip Design (FTD) – cabinet hardware with fine detailing.
  • EuroSpec – project-grade locks, latches and door hardware.
  • Delemain – traditional solid brass door knobs.
  • Manital – Italian-designed premium handles.
  • EuroLite – matching decorative switches and sockets.
  • Alexander & Wilks – luxury British hardware in solid brass.

Looking beyond Carlisle Brass, you can explore our wider collections of Architectural Ironmongery, Door Furniture, Window Furniture, Kitchen & Cabinet Hardware, Architectural Accessories, Hinges, and Locks & Latches. You can also Search by Finish or browse Architectural Hardware Brands.

Your Trusted Carlisle Brass Supplier

50 Years of Expertise – Based in Kendal and Carlisle, Delivering Nationwide

Nearly 50 Years of Experience Supplying Architectural Hardware Across the UK

Trade Door Handles is part of T.H. Wiggans Ironmongery Ltd, a family-run business that has supplied architectural hardware across the UK since 1976. Based in Kendal for almost 50 years, we have built a reputation for reliability, expert advice, and quality products, serving both local customers and nationwide projects.

Our connection with Carlisle Brass is unique. We were among the first to supply their products when they launched in 1986, and today we continue to place daily orders directly with them. With our second showroom and distribution base on Kingstown Industrial Estate in Carlisle, just a short distance from Carlisle Brass HQ, we are the only UK retailer that can truly claim to be their local supplier.

From our Kendal location, we’ve served the Lake District and surrounding areas since 1976 — including Windermere, Ambleside, Penrith, Barrow, and the Yorkshire Dales. Perfectly positioned near the M6, we provide quick and reliable access north towards Penrith, south to Lancaster, and west into Barrow and Furness.

Together, our showrooms in Kendal and Carlisle are among the largest architectural ironmongery displays in the North West, welcoming homeowners, tradespeople, designers, and contractors to explore a vast range of hardware in person.

We also offer a quick nationwide delivery service across the UK, covering major cities such as London, Manchester, and Birmingham alongside our local regions.

Our team helps thousands of customers every year, including:

  • Homeowners upgrading their interiors.
  • Trade professionals working on refurbishments and new builds.
  • Interior designers sourcing stylish finishes.
  • Contractors and developers managing large projects.

Why choose us for your Carlisle Brass hardware?

  • Nearly 50 years of experience with trusted, expert advice.
  • Partnerships with leading brands including Carlisle Brass, Zoo Hardware, Heritage Brass, From The Anvil, and Frelan Hardware.
  • A trusted local business with a national reach.

If you can’t find the product you need, please contact us and we’ll be happy to assist.

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Image showing Door Handles on backplate and rose in matt black finish made by Carlisle Brass Serozzetta collection
Carlisle Brass Accessories from cabin hooks, escutcheons, door stops, coat hooks, surface bolts and vents
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