Caring for your new hardware

Almost any hardware item you buy from us has a brass/bronze substrate, that is to say that it is made from brass or alloy composed mainly of copper – with tin for bronze and zinc for brass. This means your hardware is built essentially to last for many generations.  It can’t rust or deteriorate, other than with a steel based product which should be treated differently externally.  What will happen is what you would expect if it is badly treated or neglected. Atmospherics impact on how hardware looks over time, best explained by considering how your car would look if

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New Website

Launching a new website is for us a major project. There will be teething troubles and we expect it to be an ongoing project, filling it out. For us the good news is, we have control over inputting material meaning we’re able to update with ease. There’ll be products and product news loaded daily, so if you’re in the industry (design/architecture) – keep an eye on us. Of course, if you’re not on our newsletter data base, register here for our regular mailchimp newsletter. We have no doubt we offer ranges from the best hardware brands in the world. We

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Copper passage set

Our latest copper product has finally arrived after being a year long project that has involved rejecting multiple manufacturers, in favour of the man I have trusted for many years. His price was double the others prices. When I try to reason with him, and let it slip that the others screw it up, he tells me that’s his price and he gets it right! Perfect logic. The design, based on our popular ebony passage set. This is a versatile design that can suit industrial, deco, modern and classic styling. The expectation is that this will be a very popular

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Antiquity

Our friends at Palloys suggested we collaborate in producing a range of hardware. Palloys have been the go-to people for the antique trade ever since I can remember for reproductions for brass castings for valuable antiques. Our friends had bought out the family run business and have turned it into a very sophisticated operation which is best explained by a visit to the website. http://palloys.com.au/ On gaining an understanding of the capabilities and potential, the idea of creating a range based on the classical column capital started taking shape. Nile representing the papyrus theme adopted by the ancient Egyptians then

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Mother of Pearl in S.E. Asia

The Classic Chairs Company is known for integrity and diversity in design from London to Australia and S.E. Asia. That we join them in bringing architectural hardware to the region seems to us a perfect fit. While we build on the display material now in Bangkok, samples held in Australia are able to be couriered at short notice. Likewise, we are able to produce schedules with our suppliers from around the world shipping directly to Bangkok. We plan on having a Sydney based consultant in Bangkok on a monthly basis in order to fulfil projects to a high standard. The

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Moddica Hinges

NEW GENERATION HINGE New! Available from Mother of Pearl & Sons. A hinge developed By Moddica, New Zealand. Tested to 369 kg load! Designed so that no screws or flaps are visible, this will suit applications where clean lines in architecture are called for. Concealed screws fitted at 45 degrees to the door and jamb give the design its load capacity, as screws cross the wood grain. This is a very real and credible alternative to the conventional hinge that will appeal for minimalist, cutting edge architecture. – We like: – Load capacity – The clean lines – Ease of

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Fersa: “You would if you could” sort of door hardware

There was a time when all door furniture was hand crafted. Then along comes industrialisation, and hallelujah, you can get door handle sets for under $30.00 at Bunnings. Great! But is it really going to give you the sort of satisfaction you get with a Fersa handle? Call us elitist if you must, but the point is, in our world, door furniture is a universe. Our passion has taken us on journeys to every corner of the world, searching for products that might raise the bar rather than maintain a benchmark dictated by dollars and cents. Mother of Pearl &

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Warning! under-estimate the importance of hardware at your peril!

London interior designer Alistair Cummings once very cleverly said “If you are on a budget, buy your cabinets from Ikea, but blow the rest on the best handles you can find.” At Mother of Pearl & Sons Trading we believe we showcase some of the most notable and interesting collections you are likely to find anywhere in the world. Our range includes some of the best known names in door furniture such as Chant Productions and Brionne, but also small output designers of exceptional quality you won’t find anywhere else. Quality handles make a project sing by bringing a unique

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Solutions for new directions in architecture

Increased demand for bi-fold, sliding and pivot doors in domestic and commercial architecture has inspired innovations in hardware systems. In association with Chant Productions, Mother of Pearl & Sons provide bespoke solutions to these architectural needs with the flexibility to express your individual style. When the brief requires you open indoor spaces to the outdoors, bi-fold and sliding doors allow for greater flexibility. Track and hinge systems have kept pace with developments but until recently, the choices for locking, latching and handling options have been limited. Through our association with Chant Productions Mother of Pearl & Sons have recently completed

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