brass door hinges
I am looking for brass hinges for my brownstone front doors that are offset top and bottom 5″ x 2 1/4″. If they make ball bearing or self lubricating that would be great. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
I am looking for brass hinges for my brownstone front doors that are offset top and bottom 5″ x 2 1/4″. If they make ball bearing or self lubricating that would be great. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Hinge is not 90 degree it is offset top and bottom with 1 inch closed that is what is so unique about this hinge. The hinge you are referring to is called (1/2 surface mount) type which is not what we are looking for .
BTW- The published size of modern hinges is generally “square” meaning that a 4 1/2″ hinge is 4 1/2″ x 4 1/2″ when it is open. Most hinges made at the turn of the century were made out of “square”. Entry door hinges were taller and shutter hinges were wider.
Is the hinge installed in a 90 degree position when the door is closed (with the knuckle toward the outside)? If so you need an un-swagged hinge which is not available with a ball-bearing.
Here is the closest to an original that I have seen.
http://www.boltonhardware.com/category/door-hardware/door-hinges/brass-hinges/5-inch-brass-hinges/5-x-3-x-3mm-solid-brass-hinge_HY-3053-2B-US3.php