Brass Back Plate with Bail – SKU 1210

Description

Brass Back Plate with Bail

The Brass Back Plate with Bail is a traditional furniture hardware piece designed for furniture restoration, repair, and replacement projects. Made from wrought brass, this decorative back plate has a polished brass finish that gives furniture a bright, classic appearance.

This polished brass furniture back plate is designed to fit around a bail pull on furniture doors and drawers. The decorative plate helps complete the look of a traditional piece while also providing a finished surface around the hardware opening.

Available Sizes

SKU 1210 is available in several bore sizes to accommodate different furniture applications:

• 2″ bore
• 2 1/2″ bore – Plate size: 3 1/4″ x 2 1/2″
• 3″ bore – Plate size: 3 3/4″ x 2 1/2″
• 3 1/2″ bore – Plate size: 4 1/2″ x 3″

Material and Finish

• Material: Wrought Brass
• Finish: Polished Brass
• Item Number: 1210

The polished finish works well with traditional, antique, and reproduction furniture. It can also be used when updating existing furniture with replacement hardware that has a classic brass appearance.

When selecting your size, measure the existing bore carefully before ordering. The correct bore size will help ensure that the plate fits properly around the furniture pull.

Matching Furniture Hardware

A matching escutcheon, part #1210E is also available. Pairing the two pieces can help create a coordinated look when restoring furniture or replacing several pieces of hardware.

For additional furniture restoration information, the Smithsonian Museum Conservation Institute provides conservation resources that include brass hardware and furnishings. Proper care is especially important when working with older furniture and original hardware.

The National Park Service furniture conservation guidance also discusses the care and examination of hardware on wooden furniture.

Whether you are restoring an antique chest, updating a cabinet, or replacing missing furniture hardware, SKU 1210 provides a traditional wrought brass option with a polished finish. Select the bore size that matches your existing furniture hardware for the best fit.