Butt hinges were common in the 19th century, and generally were available in two styles: lift off and regular. Made from cast iron, they were heavy and supportive, but very brittle. Over time they cracked and today there are far more broken cast iron hinges than there are intact ones.

We don't want our iron hinges to have the same failings as period cast iron hinges, so we do it a little differently. We start with strong, commercial hinges made of modern steel. Next we remove that ugly zinc coating. Then we rework them in a coal forge, where we add beveled edges, texture and a hand worked finish. The blackened oil finish looks well aged and blends with period furnishings very nicely.

Other sizes can be made to order and special hole placement is available.

Lift off hinges offer an unusual feature: doors can be easily lifted off the hinge pin.

Choose right or left, as the diagram suggests.

We stock these hinges with the holes as shown. Sometimes customers need special hole placement—we can do that with each of these hinges. It takes about 2-3 weeks for the blacksmith to make them up for you. Contact Orion with your specifics.