DESCRIPTION Reminiscent of a shield, or suit of spades in a deck of cards, our Islay Escutcheon plate is a nod to our gothic inheritance that will bring a delightful touch of grandeur to your door. Handcast from solid, natural brass and featuring a similarly shaped flap, it will add decorative interest as well as protect your keyhole and keep draughts at bay.The term escutcheon comes from the Latin for shield and was first used to describe shield shaped emblems on heraldry and coats of arms in Medieval Europe. Over time, as people wanted more privacy and the use of doors became more common, escutcheons were adapted to refer to the small, functional shields that were used to protect keyholes from wear and tear and banish draughts.Shown above in our signature antiqued brass finish for a subtle, aged appearance. All Jim La''wrence poducts are made using traditional metal working techniques and are hand finished to the highest standards here at our Suffolk workshop.The Islay Escutcheon comes supplied with x 2 wood screws in the same finish.For a similar look, team them with our range of door and window furniture in antiqued brass and our collection of antiqued brass door accessories.PRODUCT INFORMATION''Dimensions: 5H x 2.5W (cms)Finish: Antiqued Brass - a beautiful, natural finish produced by gently distressing the brass to create a soft patina that is then treated with antiquing solution to speed up the natural tarnishing process and create a lovely aged look that will darken naturally over time. Antiqued Brass is an incredibly versatile finish that works well with any colourway and natural building materials and looks equally at home in a modern property as it does a period one. For more information, please read our Product Finishes guide.KNOWLEDGE BASE GUIDES''Screw Fitting GuideDoor Handles FAQHow To Clean Brass & Copper
Reminiscent of a shield, or suit of spades in a deck of cards, our Islay Escutcheon plate is a nod to our gothic inheritance that will bring a delightful touch of grandeur to your door. Handcast from solid, natural brass and featuring a similarly shaped flap, it will add decorative interest as well as protect your keyhole and keep draughts at bay.The term escutcheon comes from the Latin for shield and was first used to describe shield shaped emblems on heraldry and coats of arms in Medieval Europe. Over time, as people wanted more privacy and the use of doors became more common, escutcheons were adapted to refer to the small, functional shields that were used to protect keyholes from wear and tear and banish draughts.Shown above in our signature antiqued brass finish for a subtle, aged appearance. All Jim La''wrence poducts are made using traditional metal working techniques and are hand finished to the highest standards here at our Suffolk workshop.The Islay Escutcheon comes supplied with x 2 wood screws in the same finish.For a similar look, team them with our range of door and window furniture in antiqued brass and our collection of antiqued brass door accessories.PRODUCT INFORMATION''Dimensions: 5H x 2.5W (cms)Finish: Antiqued Brass - a beautiful, natural finish produced by gently distressing the brass to create a soft patina that is then treated with antiquing solution to speed up the natural tarnishing process and create a lovely aged look that will darken naturally over time. Antiqued Brass is an incredibly versatile finish that works well with any colourway and natural building materials and looks equally at home in a modern property as it does a period one. For more information, please read our Product Finishes guide.KNOWLEDGE BASE GUIDES''Screw Fitting GuideDoor Handles FAQHow To Clean Brass & Copper