Brass door handle "Nicole" model - B603

The essentials

Nicole door lever handle, grooved Art Deco style, in solid brass, made in France. Sold individually, supplied with its square spindle, screws and Allen key. Designed for rim locks, it can also be fitted to a mortice lock with the appropriate roses.

• Material: solid brass, a solid and weighty piece
• Length: 110 mm
• Spindle included: a 7 mm bar, 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 return action comes from the lock, which makes this lever handle compatible as standard with lift-to-lock mechanisms
• Finishes: from bright gold to anthracite
• Packaging: one lever handle, i.e. one side of the door. Two are needed to fully equip it
• Manufacturer's guarantee: 2 years

The design is defined by parallel grooves cut into the body: a bold Art Deco pattern, visible to the eye and felt in the palm. At 110 mm, the lever handle is short, offering a compact grip rather than a long lever. The grooves divide the light into bright lines and shadow, and the relief stands out all the more with a polished finish.

Is your door more than 44 mm thick? Get in touch 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 fitted onto the wood, clearly visible, or invisible 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 décor. This is the fitting used on older homes, and the original intended use for this lever handle.

On that side, it is mounted directly onto the case, which already carries the entire mechanism: nothing else is required. On the other side, it passes through bare wood. You can add a rose there — not for functional reasons, but to cover up marks left by a previous hole.

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

All our compatible models can be found in our handles 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 fitting used on modern doors, and the 7 mm spindle supplied as standard is suitable for it.

On each side, three elements are required: the lever handle, its rose, and a function rose chosen according to the lock — cylinder key, room key, or privacy turn for a bathroom or toilet.

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

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

Choosing the finish

One thing to know before choosing a gold finish: bare brass tarnishes in the air within a few months. Our gold finishes are lacquered, which prevents this from happening — the lever handle retains the shine it had on the day it was fitted.

• The golds — Polished gold, also known as bright gold: the bold shine of brass, protected by its lacquer. Matt gold, or satin gold: the same warmth, without the glare.
• The 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.
• The deep tones — Bronze, a darkened brass with warm undertones. Copper, more pinkish. Brushed chrome, an aged grey. Anthracite, also known as matt slate, almost black, to contrast against a light-coloured door.

The difference between a satin nickel and a brushed chrome is hard to see in a photo. If you are hesitating between two similar shades, get in touch.

Where it comes from

DCG manufactures in the Vimeu, in Picardy, the historic heartland of French ironmongery: a family business since 1989. Each piece is gravity cast in a sand mould, silver brazed and hand polished.