Horton Brasses closeout

Thank you for the information! This is my first post/reply in SAPFM’s forums. My name is Edward, and I am new to woodworking. I’m working on my skills and getting some tools so that one day I will be able to make beautiful period furniture (fingers crossed). Once Horton Brasses runs out of the Period hardware they have in stock, do you (or anyone) have any suggestions as of where (in the near future) we could buy quality hardware that may be comparable to the one offered by Horton Brasses?
 
Edward P. Leonard said:
Thank you for the information! This is my first post/reply in SAPFM’s forums. My name is Edward, and I am new to woodworking. I’m working on my skills and getting some tools so that one day I will be able to make beautiful period furniture (fingers crossed). Once Horton Brasses runs out of the Period hardware they have in stock, do you (or anyone) have any suggestions as of where (in the near future) we could buy quality hardware that may be comparable to the one offered by Horton Brasses?
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Edward, welcome to the forum! Horton isn't discontinuing all of their reproduction hardware, just their in-house line. It's a decent, affordable line and worth picking some up before they go fully out of stock. I have some of their bail pulls on the desk I'm typing this message from. I called and confirmed that they will continue their Londonderry line, which I much prefer - it's made using period techniques and is a closer representation of the brasses you'll see in museums. Horton/Londonderry are much (much) more expensive though, and their prices seems to have increased even more recently.

I haven't used the makers that Dennis mentioned but have assumed they're at least comparable to Horton's in-house line.
 
Thank you Mark, much appreciated! Yes, on finding out in a conversation with Orion about the hardware for a future project for my daughter and wife (Pennsylvania Spice Box, that appeared in Fine Woodworking Magazine done by Steve Latta) I learned about the hefty price on the Londonderry line. Not for everyone for sure. That’s why I went with other options they had.
 
The hardware from Londonderry is cast brass which is much more expensive to make. Where as the hardware from the other makers is mostly stamped out which is less expensive to make. The 3 companies all have good hardware. In the 1990's and early 2000's I ordered a lot from Ball & Ball for my customers orders. Back then they had their prices listed on their web site. Now they do not. I called and asked why and the (rude) lady said it was because, "brass prices are changing constantly and therefore they (B&B) do not want to take the time to always change the price". I think they are just lazy. So now you have to email or call to get prices. There hardware is good but I'd rather order from someone who posts their prices, like Whitechapel & Paxton.
 
I agree that their prices (like everyone else's really) have gone up. However, having said that, I have used their stuff for decades and have always found them to be worth the money, and the customer service is awesome, too. The pieces I build I consider "heirloom" pieces that will be passed down, so it's good to know that there is high end hardware on there that will last through the generations. All high end hardware is going to be pretty pricey, but it's worth it on great pieces.
 
I have Horton's hardware on all of my Spice Boxes, even my inlaid Pinwheel cabinet. I also used Ball & Ball for some 3/8" off set H-hinges for my Secretary. The Londonderry line was bought up by Horton several years ago and I have also used pieces of that line for some custom orders. I highly recommend Horton, Londonderry, Ball & Ball and Whitechapel for all of your cabinetry needs.
 
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