What is a pull handle on backplate?

A backplate pull handle mounts the pull on a decorative plate fixed to the door, giving a traditional look and protecting the door face.

Where are backplate pulls used?

They suit entrance and period doors, and are often fitted over a keyhole or alongside a letter plate for a coordinated front door.

What finishes are available?

From The Anvil hardware is hand-finished in options including aged bronze, natural smooth pewter, aged and polished brass, satin brass, beeswax, black and nickel.

From The Anvil Pull Handles (Backplate)

Forged Door Pull Handles on a Backplate

From The Anvil pull handles on a backplate pair a hand-forged grab or bar pull with a decorative plate, ideal for entrance and period doors. Part of the From The Anvil door handles and knobs range.

Backplate Pull Handles Explained

A backplate pull mounts the pull on a full plate rather than fixing straight to the door, giving a substantial, traditional look and protecting the door face. For pulls fixed directly to the door, see face fix pull handles and bolt through pull handles. Browse the wider From The Anvil door pull handles range.

Hand-Finished Period Ironmongery

From The Anvil backplate pull handles are hand-finished in Aged Bronze, Natural Smooth pewter, Aged Brass, Polished Brass, Satin Brass, Beeswax, Black, Polished Nickel and Satin Nickel to match letter plates, knockers and other door furniture.

Trusted UK Ironmongery Supplier Since 1976

From The Anvil hardware is supplied by Trade Door Handles, part of T.H. Wiggans Ironmongery, a trusted UK supplier of architectural ironmongery since 1976 with large showrooms in Kendal and Carlisle. Browse the full From The Anvil collection for matching door, window and cabinet hardware, with quick nationwide delivery across the UK.