Door hardware (3) - R. Ansaloni (Bologna, Italië) - Various periods - Exclusive door hardware

Exclusive lot of 3 complete sets of solid brass door hardware – 100% High-End Italian Design (e.g. R. Ansaloni, Bologna).

A museum-worthy and extremely rare opportunity for restorers, interior designers and collectors of high-quality historic hanging and locking hardware. This lot contains three vastly solid and 100% complete sets of door hardware (a total of 6 pare doors including integrated door handles and original spindle pins). This hardware shines in weight, exceptionally high level of detail, and is fully of certified Italian origin.
All three sets are in excellent mechanical condition, equipped with well-functioning (spring-loaded) mechanisms, are free of play, and ready for immediate installation.

Chronological overview and dimensions of the sets:

1. The Rococo / Baroque Master Set – R. Ansaloni (Bologna, Italy) – Historicism (~1900)
• Details: Manufactured around the turn of the century (fin de siècle) in the Historicism style. This escutcheon is an absolute masterpiece of traditional hollow-cast metalwork; fully openwork with deep Rococo scroll ornamentation and asymmetric flame motifs. The handle is solid and ergonomically shaped with classical fluting.
• Authenticity: Inside, identified with the original cast “RA” (R. Ansaloni) escutcheon stamp and “MOD. DEP.”.
• Specifications & Dimensions:
• Length escutcheon: 27.5 x 4.5 cm
• Center-to-center distance (PC size): 80 mm
• Handle spindle: 8 x 8 mm
• Keyhole cutout: Suitable for historic skeleton keys.

2. The stately Empire / Classical Set – R. Ansaloni (Bologna, Italy) – Mid-Century
• Details: Manufactured in the mid-20th century, in the stately Empire style (Louis XVI). This solid, rectangular escutcheon has a raised inner field, flanked by lavish ornamentation at the ends. The door handle features a beautiful drop-shaped grip that sits perfectly in the hand.
• Authenticity: Inside, the prestigious cast mark “MOD. DEP.” and the official “RA” logo of the legendary metalwork foundry R. Ansaloni.
• Specifications & Dimensions:
• Length escutcheon: 26 x 4 cm
• Center-to-center distance (PC size): 120 mm
• Handle spindle: 8 x 8 mm
• Keyhole cutout: Suitable for a traditional piano key (BB).

3. The Modern Classic Set – Italy – Late 20th Century (ca. 1980 – Modern)
• Details: A sleek, architectural set from the later 20th century with minimalist, cylindrical design knobs on a solid, smoothly polished escutcheon with elegant facet edges. A beautiful bridge between historic material and timeless modern comfort.
• Authenticity: Inside both escutcheons a clear, cast “MADE IN ITALY” stamp and casting numbers.
• Specifications & Dimensions:
• Length escutcheon: 24.5 x 4.5 cm
• Center-to-center distance (PC size): 80 mm
• Handle spindle: 8 x 8 mm
• Keyhole cutout: Equipped with a modern profile cylinder cutout (PC).

View the extensive and sharp photo series carefully to admire the superior casting quality, the official Italian factory marks on the back, and the beautiful patina formed by time on the solid brass. This lot will be professionally packed with utmost care and shipped worldwide insured with track & trace.