I am restoring a 1917 Tudor Revival home and found a pair of these hinges in a box in the basement. They are large. The center piece is 4" tall. I have not been able to find anything like them online. Thanks for any help!
Carrera
Jan 20, 16 4:57 pm
Tough one, looks like something bifold.
tudor revival
Jan 20, 16 5:06 pm
Yes, thanks for the reply. It is stamped Chicago...
curtkram
Jan 20, 16 5:09 pm
this is small, like for cabinet hardware or maybe a desk? and i assume the pieces that screw to the door or leaf are missing?
Carrera
Jan 20, 16 5:11 pm
Maybe for shutters
tudor revival
Jan 20, 16 5:13 pm
all the hardware in the house is the same japanned metal so I'm thinking it went to something in the house. the kitchen was redone years ago so maybe there was something in there that these went to. i'd sure love to find another instance of these and how they were used.I have to admit I don't really understand bifold hinges. what are they used for?
Everyday Intern
Jan 20, 16 5:14 pm
Interesting find. You should send it to Lori Greene over at http://idighardware.com/ and see if she knows anything. If she doesn't, she probably knows some people that would, or someone reading her blog would know.
Everyday Intern
Jan 20, 16 5:16 pm
That was my original thought Carrera, but I'd suspect that these aren't large enough when it comes to windows and shutters.
Carrera
Jan 20, 16 5:18 pm
Shutters bi fold and were common in kitchens
senjohnblutarsky
Jan 20, 16 5:20 pm
Is the center piece set up like it recesses into something? What does the back side look like?
tudor revival
Jan 20, 16 5:24 pm
they are large when laid flat measure 8" across and the middle piece is 4" tall. The house never had shutters though. I'll try Lori Greene also. Thank you! I'd post a pic of the house but can't figure out how to attach a photo to a reply....
tudor revival
Jan 20, 16 5:35 pm
the pic is of the back side. I would say the center piece is not really recessed
shellarchitect
Jan 21, 16 11:27 am
is there an architectural salvage shop nearby? They may be able to help
tudor revival
Jan 21, 16 1:07 pm
That is a good idea There is an awesome one nearby run by great people. Here is a link to their website:
Pretty sure it is a double-acting door hinge that allows the door to be opened either way. The rectangular part with the two holes is screwed to the door jamb with the "Chicago" face shown toward the wood. The flat plates on the upper left and lower right are then folded over the front face of the rectangular part. When this is done the upper and lower hinge lines on either side of the rectangular piece are in alignment. The door is attached by screwing plates (not shown) to either side of the door and attaching the door with pins to the end of the plates that were folded underneath. When the door is opened inward the inward pivot about the pins come into play and when outward the outward pivots are used.
tudor revival
Jan 21, 16 7:56 pm
That is great information! Thank you. There is a swinging door between the dining room and kitchen but that one has pivot hinges.
I am restoring a 1917 Tudor Revival home and found a pair of these hinges in a box in the basement. They are large. The center piece is 4" tall. I have not been able to find anything like them online. Thanks for any help!
Tough one, looks like something bifold.
Yes, thanks for the reply. It is stamped Chicago...
this is small, like for cabinet hardware or maybe a desk? and i assume the pieces that screw to the door or leaf are missing?
Maybe for shutters
all the hardware in the house is the same japanned metal so I'm thinking it went to something in the house. the kitchen was redone years ago so maybe there was something in there that these went to. i'd sure love to find another instance of these and how they were used.I have to admit I don't really understand bifold hinges. what are they used for?
Interesting find. You should send it to Lori Greene over at http://idighardware.com/ and see if she knows anything. If she doesn't, she probably knows some people that would, or someone reading her blog would know.
That was my original thought Carrera, but I'd suspect that these aren't large enough when it comes to windows and shutters.
Shutters bi fold and were common in kitchens
Is the center piece set up like it recesses into something? What does the back side look like?
they are large when laid flat measure 8" across and the middle piece is 4" tall. The house never had shutters though. I'll try Lori Greene also. Thank you! I'd post a pic of the house but can't figure out how to attach a photo to a reply....
the pic is of the back side. I would say the center piece is not really recessed
is there an architectural salvage shop nearby? They may be able to help
That is a good idea There is an awesome one nearby run by great people. Here is a link to their website:
http://www.bearlymakinitantiques.com/meander-the-mill.html
Thanks!
Pretty sure it is a double-acting door hinge that allows the door to be opened either way. The rectangular part with the two holes is screwed to the door jamb with the "Chicago" face shown toward the wood. The flat plates on the upper left and lower right are then folded over the front face of the rectangular part. When this is done the upper and lower hinge lines on either side of the rectangular piece are in alignment. The door is attached by screwing plates (not shown) to either side of the door and attaching the door with pins to the end of the plates that were folded underneath. When the door is opened inward the inward pivot about the pins come into play and when outward the outward pivots are used.
That is great information! Thank you. There is a swinging door between the dining room and kitchen but that one has pivot hinges.
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