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2-1/2″ Solid Brass Butt Hinges with Ball Tips: Architectural Detail Meets Precision Engineering

Give your cabinetry a refined, custom look with the timeless elegance of ball-tip hinges.

Our 2-1/2″ Solid Brass Butt Hinges with Ball Tips are the preferred choice for designers and woodworkers who want to add an extra layer of sophistication to their projects. While the 2-1/2″ leaf provides the height and strength needed for larger cabinet doors, the classic ball-tip finials offer an architectural silhouette that complements traditional, colonial, and transitional styles.

Part of the Horton Brasses Standards Collection, these hinges are meticulously machined from solid brass extrusions—not stamped from thin metal. The result is a heavy-duty hinge with a smooth, “no-jiggle” swing that feels as substantial as it looks.  

Why These Ball-Tip Hinges Are Superior:

• Classic Finial Detail: The decorative ball tips add a total of 1/2″ to the height (1/4″ on each end), providing a refined profile that elevates the overall aesthetic of your kitchen or furniture.  

• Precision Machining: Our 7-knuckle design is machined to incredibly tight tolerances. This ensures your doors hang perfectly level and swing silently for a lifetime.  

• Substantial Strength: With a leaf thickness of 3/32″, these hinges offer the structural integrity required for 1″ thick material, ensuring long-term durability for high-use cabinets.

• Rattle-Free Performance: The pins are engineered to remain fixed and secure, providing a rock-solid operation that mass-produced hardware simply cannot match.  

Product Specifications:

• Leaf Height: 2-1/2″

• Overall Height: 3″ (including decorative ball tips)

• Width: 1-3/4″

• Thickness: 3/32″  

• Material: Machined Solid Brass Extrusions

• Unit of Measure: Sold by the pair (2 hinges)

• Complete Installation Kit: Includes color-matched solid brass screws for the final look, plus a set of zinc-plated steel screws for pre-threading to prevent stripping.

A Finish for Every Design Palette

We hand-finish every hinge in our Connecticut factory. Whether you require the warm, living patina of our Antique Brass, the modern brilliance of Polished Nickel, or the deep, dark tones of Oil-Rubbed Bronze, our seven signature finishes ensure a perfect match for your hardware suite.

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The Horton Brasses Difference

Since 1936, Horton Brasses has been a family-owned destination for authentic American hardware. Our Standards Collection was created to provide professionals and homeowners with hardware that is as good—or better—than boutique brands costing twice as much. When you choose our 2-1/2″ Ball Tip Hinges, you are investing in craftsmanship built to last for generations.