From The Anvil Centre Door Knobs

Buying Guide

How to Choose a Centre Door Knob

Choosing a centre door knob comes down to three things: the style of your house, the size of the knob, and the finish.

1. The style: period centre door knobs such as the Prestbury, Round and Beehive suit Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian front doors. Art Deco centre door knobs suit 1920s and 1930s homes, Brompton knurled knobs suit modern doors, and blacksmith style knobs suit cottages and oak doors.

2. The size: the Prestbury is the largest at 102mm across. The Brompton is 90mm, the Octagonal 82mm, the Art Deco 81mm, the Beehive 80mm, the Regency 75mm and the Round 73mm. A bigger knob suits a large, heavy front door.

3. The finish: choose brass centre door knobs, antique brass, black or chrome centre door knobs to match your door knocker and letter plate. See the From The Anvil finish guide to compare finishes.

Fitting and Finishes

Made for Your Front Door

Fitting: every From The Anvil centre door knob bolts through the door with the fixing supplied and has a location pin to stop it turning. The Octagonal knob can also be fitted back to back with the internal Octagonal knob, which fixes on a threaded bar with a grub screw.

Matching sets: the Brompton and Art Deco knobs have matching door knockers, the Beehive and Round knobs match the From The Anvil door knobs of the same name, and the Prestbury and Regency match their own ranges, so the whole front door can carry one design.

Finishes for a front door: the brass, chrome and nickel knobs are solid brass. Aged Brass and Polished Brass are unlacquered and darken with the weather, Satin and Burnished Brass are lacquered, and From The Anvil recommends Black and Pewter where damp conditions are expected and marine grade 316 stainless steel for coastal homes.

See them before you buy: Trade Door Handles is part of T.H. Wiggans Ironmongery, an independent architectural ironmonger trading since 1976. We have supplied From The Anvil for decades, and both our T.H. Wiggans showroom in Kendal and our Trade Door Handles showroom in Carlisle have From The Anvil displays. Visit our showrooms or contact our team for help choosing.

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From The Anvil Centre Door Knob FAQs

What is a centre door knob?

A centre door knob is a fixed front door knob, fitted in the middle of the door, that you use to pull the door closed. It does not turn or work a latch, so it is used with a separate lock such as a nightlatch or sash lock.

How is a centre door knob fixed?

From The Anvil centre door knobs bolt through the door with the fixing supplied, such as an M10 dome headed bolt or a stainless steel threaded bolt, and have a location pin to stop them turning.

Which centre door knob suits a period front door?

The Prestbury, Round and Beehive knobs in Polished or Aged Brass are classic choices for Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian doors. The Art Deco suits 1920s and 1930s homes, the knurled Brompton suits modern doors, and the Octagonal and Regency in Black, Pewter or Beeswax suit cottages.

Can I match the knob to my door knocker?

Yes. Many designs come as a set, such as the Art Deco and Brompton centre door knobs and door knockers, and every knob comes in finishes that match From The Anvil letter plates and house numbers.

How quickly can I get From The Anvil centre door knobs?

We order From The Anvil items in for you, usually with a 3 to 4 day delivery. If you need them urgently, we can ship direct to site next day for an additional charge. Contact us before you order if you have a deadline.

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