ABOUT DOOR BELLS

Door bells have been largely overtaken in the market place by door chimes. We describe below some leading suppliers of traditional and antique door bells. Some of these are entirely mechanical, others are electrical. They are particularly suitable for period properties. Please see our separate Product Guide for modern Door Chimes.

The leading door bell suppliers, described below the panel of sponsored links, have comprehensive websites, with information on all aspects of antique and reproduction door bells, including online catalogs, specifications, colours and materials for door bells, and care and maintenance of door bells.

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LEADING DOOR BELL SUPPLIERS

House of Antique Hardware Door Bells. House of Antique Hardware, which is based in Portland, Oregon, is a retailer of traditional door and window hardware, including door bells. Its range of traditional door bells comprises: Solid Brass Craftsman Twist Doorbell, Ornate Brass Doorbell with Turn, Branss Door Bell and Lever Set in Windsor Pattern, Solid Brass Ornate Twist Doorbell, Ornate Brass Door Bell with Turn in Antique By Hand Finsih, and Brass Plated Steel Door Bell and Turn Style. The Solid Brass Door Bells are available in seven finishes. The website also offers vintage door hardware.

Doorbell Factory Door Bells. Doorbell Factory, based in Austin, Texas, supplies a wide range of traditional door bells and door chimes. It also supplies House Numbers, Welcome Signs, Welcome Mats, and Mailboxes. Its range of Door Bells includes the following design categories: Seaside Designs, Animals & Insects, Texas & Southwest, Leaves & Flowers, Crests & Ornaments, Circle Designs, and Modern Designs. Its range of Custom Door Bells includes: Dog Breed Door Bells, Diamond Stone Door Bells, Military & Firefighter Door Bells, and Narrow Stone Door Bells.

Robinsons Antique Door Bells. Robinsons Antiques, of Lake Odessa, Michigan, specialises in antique house and furniture hardware, including door bells, of the period 1680 to 1925. It has been operating since 1967. Its website is organized into the following main sections: Antique Furniture Hardware, Antique House Hardware, New Arrivals, Fast Site Search, Frequently Asked Questions, and Patent Date Information. Robinsons operate a showroom at 763 West Bippley Road, Lake Odessa, Michigan 48849.

USEFUL LINKS RELEVANT TO DOOR BELLS

American Hardware Manufacturers Association

Door and Hardware Institute

International Door Association

CONSTRUCTION PRODUCT DIRECTORIES

We recommend the following professional construction directories, which include standard specifications, manufacturers' specs, and CAD details: 4Specs at www.4specs.com, Arcat at www.arcat.com, Arcom at www.arcomnet.com, Reed at www.reedfirstsource.com, Sweets at www.sweets.construction.com.

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Door Product Guides: Back Doors, Bifold Doors, Cabinet Doors, Closet Doors, Country Doors, Dog Doors, Door Bells, Door Chimes, Door Handles, Door Hardware, Door Hinges, Door Knobs, Door Knockers, Door Locks, Entry Doors, Exterior Doors, Fireplace Glass Doors, Folding Doors, Frameless Shower Doors, French Doors, Front Doors, Garage Doors, Garage Door Springs, Garage Door Openers, Glass Doors, Glass Shower Doors, Interior Doors, Overhead Doors, Patio Doors, Pet Doors, Pocket Doors, Screen Doors, Security Doors, Shower Doors, Sliding Doors, Sliding Glass Doors, Storm Doors, Wood Doors.

Other recommended portals: Archbone, Building Design, Homeone Australia, Lighting Directory, Sapling, Stone Network.

Publisher: Abacus Construction Index is a professionally edited directory of recommended construction websites, published by Extonet Ltd. It is financed only by Google advertising; no payment is received from included websites.