Heritage Brass Porcelain Mortice Knobs

Porcelain and Ceramic Door Knobs by Heritage Brass

Porcelain door knobs, often called ceramic or china door knobs, have been a feature of British homes since the Victorian era. The Heritage Brass porcelain range brings that tradition up to date with four glazes - Plain White, Gold Line, White Crackle and Cream Crackle - each available on a matching porcelain rose or a solid brass rose in a choice of metal finishes.

Ceramic or porcelain door knobs?

Most people ask us for ceramic door knobs, and that is exactly what these are. Porcelain is a fine, hard type of ceramic, fired at a high temperature and glazed, which makes it tougher and less porous than everyday pottery. So when you are searching for ceramic mortice knobs for a period door, these porcelain knobs are the ones to look at.

Choosing a glaze

Plain White (5010) is bright and crisp. Gold Line (6010) adds a gilded ring. White Crackle (7010) has a crazed antique glaze, and Cream Crackle (8010) gives the same effect in a warmer cream.

Choosing a rose

A porcelain rose gives an all-ceramic look. Metal roses in Polished Brass, Antique Brass, Matt Bronze, Satin Nickel or Polished Chrome let you match hinges and window furniture.

Fitting

Every porcelain knob in the range is unsprung, so fit a 76mm (3 inch) heavy duty tubular latch. Knob diameter 61mm, projection 59mm.

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Browse all Heritage Brass mortice knobs or the full mortice and rim knob range.

Available finishes

24 products in Satin Nickel, Polished Brass, Polished Chrome, Matt Bronze, Antique Brass and Porcelain Rose.

Frequently asked questions

Are china and porcelain door knobs the same?
Yes, the terms are used interchangeably for glazed ceramic door knobs.

Do porcelain door knobs break easily?
Porcelain is hard and durable in normal use, though like any ceramic it can chip if struck hard.

What latch do porcelain knobs need?
A 76mm heavy duty tubular latch, because they are unsprung.

Are ceramic door knobs the same as porcelain door knobs?
Porcelain is a type of ceramic, so porcelain door knobs are ceramic door knobs. Porcelain is fired harder than standard ceramic, which gives a tougher glazed finish.

Ironmongery specialists since 1976

Every order is handled by T.H. Wiggans Ironmongery, supplying door furniture to joiners, builders and homeowners since 1976 from our Kendal and Carlisle showrooms. Planning a whole house? Ask us to help put the door schedule together.

Not sure whether you need mortice or rim knobs? Read our complete guide to Heritage Brass mortice knobs and rim knobs for advice on latches, sizes and finishes.

Complete the door with a matching porcelain finger plate in the same pattern: plain white, gold line, white crackle or cream crackle.