White bronze lever handle (polished chrome look) on bronze backplate 1928/P40

HANDLE FEATURES

The 1928 white bronze lever handle was designed by a young German industrial architect. The contrast between its curved and straight lines creates an innovative, elegant style. This lever handle is also available on a rose .

It is cast in solid bronze as part of Dauby’s PURE collection, in six finishes: white bronze, satin white bronze, raw bronze, polished raw bronze, raw metal and aged iron. The black finish alone is made from lacquered iron.

The white bronze finish

This model is shown in white bronze, which we describe as a “polished chrome look”: bronze with a mirror-like shine, as bright as chrome, but traditionally cast in a sand mould, giving it a characterful surface that is never perfectly smooth. Over time, it becomes very slightly more matt; a silver polish will restore its full shine.

Complete your handle set with its matching lock roses. You’ll find them at the bottom of the product page.

Dauby, a Belgian foundry

Dauby makes its handles to order in Belgium across two collections. PURE, which includes this model, uses traditional foundry techniques, casting solid bronze in a sand mould to create clean lines inspired by the Bauhaus. Création du Fer, the other collection, is made entirely from solid iron, with rustic designs inspired by the latches of old farmhouses.

Care

Dauby’s bronze is a living material: its colour deepens over time, while the areas touched by hand polish themselves naturally. The manufacturer calls this a living finish and recommends letting it develop — no maintenance is needed. Only the black finish is made from lacquered iron: if the lacquer is damaged, it can be touched up in RAL 9005. To restore the original shine of a bronze finish, simply use a soft cloth and a copper or silver polish. Never use an abrasive cleaner.