Description
Schaub and Company 773-N Artifex Rustic 1-5/8" Mushroom Round Britannium Pewter Cabinet Knob - Made in Italy This lovely cabinet knob from the Artifex collection will be a great addition to any home. Artifex means artist or craftsman in Latin. The Artifex collection is named in honor of the Earth's early craftsmen who labored to make life easier by producing crafts that worked as hard as they did. This collection is designed to serve and complement your home for generations to come. Features: Constructed of high quality britannium for lasting durability Coordinates with other items from the Artifex series Crackled rustic appearance for a truly timeworn look Includes 1 knob and mounting hardware The Artifex series features unlacquered "living finishes" that will naturally develop a patina with age - creating a truly time-worn appeal Material: Britannia, or britannium, is a pewter-based alloy that is favored for its smooth surface and silvery appearance. Britannia was initially produced in 1769 or 1770 under the name of Vickers white metal by Sheffield manufacturers Richard Jessop and Ebenezer Hancock Britannia is a specific pewter type branded for marketing purposes and it is normally spun rather than cast Britannia metal has higher hardness and strength when compared to pewter. Dimensions: Diameter: 1-5/8" Projection: 1-1/4" Mushroom Natural
