Heritage Brass External Door Hardware

Heritage Brass External Door Hardware brings together everything you need to finish a front door, porch or entrance in solid brass. This collection covers letter plates and interior letterflaps, door knockers, centre door knobs, bell pushes, cylinder pulls, door chains, house numerals and letters, and a full range of solid brass butt hinges. Every piece is crafted from solid brass rather than plated alternatives and offered across a wide choice of finishes, so your external ironmongery can be matched to the rest of your home. To coordinate your interior and exterior fittings, browse the wider Heritage Brass door furniture collection.

Finishes span Polished Brass, Polished Chrome, Satin Chrome, Satin Nickel, Polished Nickel, Antique Brass, Matt Bronze, Satin Brass and Matt Black, with Unlacquered Brass available on selected items. Whether you are restoring a period property or specifying hardware for a new build, Heritage Brass external door furniture pairs traditional design with durable, weather-facing construction. For matching lever handles and knobs throughout the property, explore our premium door handles and knobs.

Solid Brass External Door Hardware Built for the Front Door

Traditional craftsmanship, durable finishes and a size for every door

External door hardware works harder than any other ironmongery in the home. It faces daily use, changing weather and constant handling, so material quality matters. Every item in the Heritage Brass external range is made from solid brass rather than plated alternatives, giving it the weight, strength and longevity expected of premium door furniture. Letter plates run from 8 inch through to 16 inch to suit standard and oversized apertures, while door knockers, centre door knobs and bell pushes are sized for real front doors and porches.

The finish you choose affects both the look and the upkeep. Lacquered finishes such as Polished Brass, Satin Nickel and Antique Brass are protected against tarnishing, while Unlacquered Brass is designed to age and develop a natural patina over time. Matt Black and Matt Bronze suit contemporary and heritage schemes alike. If you are building a complete ironmongery specification, our door furniture collection gathers the full range in one place.

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Coordinate Your Entrance from Threshold to Interior

Match letter plates, knockers and knobs with the rest of your door furniture

A considered entrance carries a consistent design and finish from the outside in. Start with the external essentials in this collection, a letter plate, door knocker and centre door knob in a single finish, then continue that finish through to the interior. Pairing external hardware with matching lever handles, escutcheons and accessories creates a cohesive, high quality feel that adds genuine kerb appeal and perceived value to a property.

To complete the specification, finish the details with our door furniture accessories such as thumbturns, escutcheons and hooks. Every Heritage Brass finish is produced to a consistent standard across the range, so your external door hardware, internal handles and accessories sit together seamlessly on every door in the home.

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Heritage Brass External Door Hardware FAQs

Common questions on finishes, sizing and fitting external door furniture

Is Heritage Brass external door hardware made from solid brass?

Yes. Every item in this range is manufactured from solid brass rather than brass-plated steel or zinc, which gives it the weight, strength and longevity needed for a front door that is handled every day and exposed to the weather.

What finishes are available?

The range is offered in Polished Brass, Polished Chrome, Satin Chrome, Satin Nickel, Polished Nickel, Antique Brass, Matt Bronze, Satin Brass and Matt Black, with Unlacquered Brass available on selected items. Not every finish is stocked on every product, so check the individual product page for its finish options.

What is the difference between a lacquered and an unlacquered finish?

Lacquered finishes have a protective coating that resists tarnishing and keeps the finish looking consistent. Unlacquered Brass has no coating, so it ages naturally and develops a living patina over time. Choose lacquered for a stable appearance and unlacquered if you want the hardware to mellow with age.

How do I choose the right letter plate size?

Measure the aperture already cut in your door, or the space available for a new cut-out. Heritage Brass letter plates range from 8 inch up to 16 inch, and each product page lists the overall size, the aperture size and the fixing centres so you can match a plate to your door.

Can I match my external door hardware to my internal handles?

Yes. Because the finishes are produced to a consistent standard across the wider Heritage Brass range, you can carry the same finish from your letter plate, knocker and centre knob through to matching lever handles, knobs and accessories throughout the property.

Are these hinges suitable for fire doors?

No. The solid brass hinges in this range are not suitable for fire doors. Fire doors require CE-marked or UKCA-marked fire-rated hinges, so please specify a fire-rated product for any fire door application.

Is external door hardware weatherproof?

Solid brass is well suited to external use and stands up to the elements far better than plated alternatives. Finishes will still weather over time, particularly in coastal or exposed locations, and unlacquered items are intended to patinate. Occasional cleaning helps maintain the appearance of lacquered finishes.

Do I get everything I need to fit the product?

Fixings are supplied with the products as standard. Full dimensions and fixing details are shown on each product page, so you can confirm compatibility with your door before ordering.