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Glass Door Knobs - A Glass From The Past

When one thinks of antique or period door
knobs one obviously gravitates towards glassGlass door knobs have a beauty and elegance
door knobs. They used to be the standard inthrough the artistry of the glass. Each is
old homes. Glass door knobs wereunique to the manufacturer and the artist
magnificently crafted pieces that sparkledthat created it. Essentially every antique
like diamonds when the sunlight hit them.glass door knob is a piece of art. This is
Glass door knobs were often found in thelikely why these pieces are so sought after.
homes of the affluent, or in palaces whereYou may be surprised if you were at an
only the best would do for furnishings andauction and some antique door knobs came up
hardware.for bid. The bidding may well be fierce to
get a hold of these beautiful blasts of the
For some reason, there was eventually apast. For those who collect antique door
switch from glass door knobs to metal doorknobs, these auction houses and estate
knobs. It may have been because of theauctions are their life, as they search for
fragility of glass door knobs. As one wouldmore  of  these  amazing  pieces  of history.
expect, glass door knobs take special care.
They are, after all, made out of glass. GlassLuckily you don't have to be checking auction
door knobs are not the kind of hardware thathouses and estate auctions to find nice glass
should be banged around and treated roughly.door knobs for your home. Today there are
They won't last in harsh conditions, normany glass door knobs being manufactured in
should they be put outside. Glass door knobsall styles. Some are more modern styles with
put outside can crack or break in excessivecolored glass or designs inside the glass,
hot or cold weather. The other possiblebut if you are looking for the old antique
reason for the change to door knobs may havestyle, those are available as well. There are
to do with the price. Glass door knobs areactually experts who do nothing but work to
considered pieces of art, made one at a time,reproduce those old antique pieces for people
while meal door knobs can be quickly pouredto  use  in  their  modern  homes.
in  molds  to  suit  the  demand  for  them.
Against a traditional doorway, glass door
But the beauty of glass door knobs is veryknobs have a lightness and brilliance as they
hard to dismiss. Not only do they have aare transparent and pick up the colors of the
stunning look, but they also capture a periodspace behind them in their many facets. Glass
of American history that is one of boundlessdoor knobs will take on the character of the
creativity and hope, a time when peopleroom they have been installed in, enhancing
appreciated the artistry that went intoyour homes natural beauty and the beauty of
making  such  items.the door it is attached to.



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