Project Details (Hardware):

Hardware - Perhaps one of the most exciting aspects to this project is the hand-forged hardware being produced by one of the country’s most renowned blacksmiths, Peter Ross. Once the Master blacksmith at Colonial Williamsburg, producing historically accurate pieces of hardware is a specialty. On this project, Peter will be providing locks, hinges, spring latches (for shutters) and more. These pieces of hardware will be operable and of course authentic to the period.

A view of the shop of blacksmith Peter Ross.

Custom locks are in production. The locks themselves and all components and mechanisms within are entirely hand-made and fully functional.

One typical rim lock set with various components ready for assembly. The final lock will be identical to one that would have been manufactured in the 1820’s.