CDF key BB E1100 door rose

The bedroom key, on a diamond-shaped rose

This rose accommodates a long, bitless bedroom key, which Dauby variously labels BB, OB, L or Patent. Its elongated keyhole distinguishes it from a cylinder rose. Its diamond shape — reference E1100 in the Dauby catalogue — sets it apart from round and square roses: a rarer design that makes a feature of the door. It is forged from iron, the material used in Dauby’s CDF – Créations du Fer – collection.

Included

• A pair of roses, left and right
• Two M4 through-bolts for fixing the adaptors to the door
• Set of wood screws, available on special request
• Fitting instructions in French
• Material: iron
• 24-month manufacturer’s warranty

Compatibility

Designed for wooden doors of any type up to 44 mm thick. For thicker doors, tell us the thickness in your order comments and we will adapt the fitting kit. To understand the different types of roses, see our article on handles mounted on roses.

Dauby, a Belgian foundry

Dauby makes its handles to order in Belgium across two collections. Création du Fer, which includes this model, is made entirely of solid iron: each piece is cast in a sand mould and then finished by hand in one of three finishes: polished iron, black (aged iron) or waxed rust. Inspired by the latches of old farmhouses, its authentic designs suit characterful homes as well as more contemporary interiors where wood features prominently. PURE, the other collection, uses these traditional techniques to create clean, Bauhaus-inspired lines in white bronze, raw bronze, raw metal or aged iron.

Care

The iron finishes are lacquered or varnished. No coating is completely scratch-resistant: a ring, a sharp object or everyday use can leave its mark – and that is part of what gives each piece its character. If the black lacquer is damaged, it can be touched up with RAL 9005. The waxed rust finish is deliberately rough and grainy: do not polish it; care for it with beeswax or petroleum jelly. Never use abrasive cleaners.