Brass door handle model "Juliette" - B7

The essentials

Art Deco fluted door lever in solid brass, made in France. Sold individually, supplied with its square spindle, fixings, and an Allen key. Designed for rim locks, it can also be fitted to a mortice lock with the matching escutcheons.

• Material: solid brass, a full and heavy piece
• Length: 117 mm
• Spindle supplied: a 7 mm rod, the French standard for mortice locks. Let us know if you have a rim lock and we will supply the 6 mm, at no extra charge
• Door thickness: up to 44 mm
• No return spring: the spring return comes from the lock itself, making this lever immediately compatible with lift-to-lock mechanisms
• Finishes: from bright gold to anthracite
• Packaging: one lever, i.e. one side of the door. Two are needed to fully equip a door
• Manufacturer's warranty: 2 years

The body is fluted along its entire length, with fine, regular grooves. To the eye, they break the light into alternating lines; under the fingers, they provide enough grip without needing to squeeze. At 117 mm, it is a standard-sized lever — neither compact nor oversized.

Is your door more than 44 mm thick? Contact us before ordering and we will check the feasibility.

Rim lock or mortice lock?

This is what determines your order. Look at your door: is the lock case mounted on the surface of the wood, clearly visible, or hidden because it is set into the thickness?

The rim lock

The metal case is screwed onto the face of the door. It is visible and forms part of the overall look. This is the fitting found in older homes, and the original intended use of this lever.

On that side, it mounts directly onto the case, which already carries the entire mechanism: nothing else is required. On the other side, it passes through bare wood. You may add an escutcheon there — not for functional reasons, but to conceal the marks of a previous drilling.

In that case, request the 6 mm spindle: it is the standard for rim locks and is not supplied by default. A note in the order comments is all that is needed.

Our full range of compatible models can be found in our levers for rim locks.

The mortice lock, also known as a "sash lock"

The case is set into the thickness of the door leaf: only the faceplate is visible, on the edge of the door. This is the standard fitting for modern doors, and the 7 mm spindle supplied as standard suits it perfectly.

On each face, three elements are then required: the lever, its escutcheon, and a functional escutcheon chosen to match the lock — keyhole, bedroom key, or bathroom/toilet turn-and-release.

The escutcheons that match this model are listed further up this page, in the associated accessories. Not all escutcheons in the catalogue are compatible with DCG pieces: those shown here have been specifically selected to work together.

Not sure about your lock? Send us a photo of the door and we will tell you what to order.

Choose your finish

One thing to know before choosing a gold finish: bare brass tarnishes in open air within a few months. Our gold finishes are lacquered, which prevents this — the lever retains the lustre it had on the day of fitting.

• Golds — Polished gold, also known as bright gold: the bold gleam of brass, protected by its lacquer. Matt gold, or satin gold: the same warmth, without the shine.
• Light greys — Polished chrome, the most reflective. Satin nickel, also known as brushed nickel, and Lacquered nickel: more muted, and they do not show fingerprints.
• Deep shades — Bronze, a darkened brass with warm highlights. Copper, more rose-tinted. Brushed chrome, an aged grey. Anthracite, also known as matt slate, almost black, for a striking contrast on a light-coloured door.

The difference between satin nickel and brushed chrome is hard to tell in a photograph. If you are unsure between two similar shades, contact us.

Where it comes from

DCG manufactures in the Vimeu region of Picardy, a family business since 1989. Each piece is gravity cast in a sand mould, silver brazed, then hand polished.