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

Add a touch of timeless sophistication to your cabinetry with our decorative ball-tip hinges.

For projects where every detail matters, our 2-1/2″ Solid Brass Butt Hinges with Ball Tips offer the perfect marriage of form and function. While the extra height provides superior stability for larger cabinet doors, the classic ball-tip finials provide an architectural silhouette that elevates the overall aesthetic of your kitchen or furniture.

Part of the Horton Brasses Standards Collection, these hinges are not stamped from thin metal; they are precision-machined from solid brass extrusions. This results in a heavy-duty, “no-play” hinge that feels as substantial as it looks.  

Why These Hinges Are the Professional’s Choice:

• Decorative Ball-Tip Finials: The traditional ball tips add 1/2″ of total height (1/4″ on each end), creating a refined, period-correct look for traditional and transitional designs.

• Machined Excellence: Our 7-knuckle design is machined to incredibly tight tolerances. This ensures a smooth, silent swing with none of the “jiggle” or sagging associated with mass-market hardware.  

• Built for 3/4″ Material: With a leaf height of 2-1/2″ and a thickness of 3/32″, these hinges provide the surface area and strength required to hang standard 3/4″ cabinet doors with absolute confidence.

• Fixed Pin Security: The pins are engineered to remain fixed and rattle-free for the life of your cabinetry.

Product Specifications:

• Leaf Height: 2-1/2″

• Overall Height: 3″ (including ball tips)

• Width: 1-1/2″

• Thickness: 3/32″

• Material: Solid Extruded Brass

• Unit: Sold by the pair (2 hinges)

• Installation Kit: Each pair includes color-matched brass screws for the final install, plus a set of zinc-plated steel screws for pre-threading to prevent stripping.

A Finish for Every Style

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, we have remained a family-owned business dedicated to the craft of fine hardware. Our hinges are widely regarded by master woodworkers as being superior to boutique brands costing twice the price. When you choose Horton Brasses, you are choosing hardware built to last for generations.