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Whether you are building your own coffin or looking for an interesting new towel bar for the guest bathroom, these early 20th century casket handles are guaranteed to be a conversation starter!
Made of silver plated sheet steel, these single lug short bar handles originally were designed to adorn the head and foot of a casket.
This pivoting arm design first appeared in catalogues around 1867, but it didn't gain popularity until around the 1880s, before becoming the handle of choice throughout the 20th century.
These particular handles hail from the early 1900s and were created by the Standard Casket Hardware Company of Tionesta, PA.
Price is for ONE handle. We have three handles available, so you may purchase one, two or all of them. You can change the quantity after adding it to your cart.
Additional Details
Date: Early 1900s
Materials: Sheet steel, silver plate
Measurements: Bar: 13" x 1.5" Lugs: 2.75" x 3" Arms pivot to allow the bar to come 1" off the surface.
Markings: SCH Co. Pat Appld For
Condition: Good
Handles are all structurally sound and in good working order. They each have varying blemishes, nicks, chips and minor dents due to age and use. If you are only ordering a single handle we will try to prioritize sending the best ones first.
Cleaning and Care
Wipe with a soft cotton cloth if needed. These have a matte finish and will not polish to a brighter shine.
