Thread: quadrant hinges

Just found that white chapel have them however with the shipping that brings the total to around $US150 which is a bit rich for this project.

Have a look at some of the hinges from Graeme Brown Antiques. Start on page 56 of their catalogue.

Thanks Alex. They do list the exact hinge I want however the pricelist says they are out of stock.

Anton Gerner sells quadrant hinges. Pretty sure Timbecon does too.

I think they do go to 180 if the stay is removed.

Brass Hinges - Quadrant Hinges - Gerner Hinges

What size do you need them betchern0t?

betchern0t,

I do appreciate that you want to replicate an antique box, but using quadrant hinges with the stay removed will look a little ugly. Would you consider something like a side rail hinge - Brusso does a very good quality hinge here https://www.brusso.com/sr-301/ This hinge folds flat to 180 degrees, is solid brass and strong.

If you are wedded to the idea of an L-shaped hinge have a look on eBay UK or Etsy - they often have secondhand hardware from old boxes.

best regards,

Brian

Whatever hinge you decide to use, I’d be very interested to see the project when it’s finished!

Quadrant hinges are usually symmetrical, that is not what you need. You are after a writing slope hinge. Here you go. Not too expensive.
Hinge - Writing Slope| Brass Foundry Castings

Alday,
the critical size is the width of the arms which needs to fit on 19mm timber. So say around 10mm. The smallest box I found was 21cm deep so as long as they aren't tiny the other dimensions don't matter. And since I haven't drawn the plans yet, there is a fair bit of room to move. This started as - "I have that red oak that has been sitting there..."

Cheers Paul

Hi Brian,
A rail hinge as you suggest is indeed a fall back - probably not Brusso though my workmanship is such that it doesn't deserve that level of quality. The big issue is that from the pictures I have seen, the extra arms are used to also attach the leather writing surface. I am thinking those surfaces consist of two large pieces of timber and two small strips that are morticed into the back walls of the box in a rebate that leaves some of the original back so you can't see them when closed.

I checked both UK ebay and etsy. There is currently nothing suitable.

Thanks for the suggestion.

Cheers Paul

Hi Ross,
they look the ticket. I have written to them to get postage.

Cheers Paul

Originally Posted by betchern0t

Hi Ross,
they look the ticket. I have written to them to get postage.

Cheers Paul

Glad to help!

Rod Naylor alos does these, but I didn't provide the link as the are not selling right now due to Covid-19 - but I should have linked in case anyone wants them in future - so:

Hinge, writing slope eighty | Rod Naylors Antique Restoration

Hinge, writing slope sixty | Rod Naylors Antique Restoration