FYI Thursday, April 17th, 7:30pm NS Museum, 1747 Summer St., Halifax Justin Helm presents: “Victorian Ornamental Hardware in the Maritimes: 1860-1910” The presentation will cover all types of decorative hardware such as: doorknobs, backplates, escutcheons, rosettes, mortise locks, flush bolts and door hinges. It will examine the gradual development of hardware and how it evolved to reflect the Victorian appetite for specific ornamental designs. Justin will discuss a wide variety of hardware from various styles of design ranging from figural motifs to, Anglo-Japanese, Neo-Grec, Egyptian Revival, Moorish Revival and Aesthetic patterns. A large portion of the hardware to be presented can still be found in Maritime homes today. The materials, finishes and casting accomplishments of various manufacturers’ and how they were specifically designed for both the house and homeowner alike will be featured. A brief synopsis of the hardware restoration process will be included as well as the emergence of hardware as a collector’s item. The goal of the lecture is to provide individuals with a better understanding of the importance hardware played during the Victorian era and to raise awareness and foster an appreciation for its preservation. Hardware is seldom given a second glance and unfortunately a significant amount of ornamental hardware has ended up in the landfill along with the grand Victorian homes they adorned. The lecture provides an opportunity to learn how to identify hardware and to gain knowledge of items homeowners may have in their own homes. Justin looks forward to sharing his passion of hardware with others and invites lecture attendees to bring in any hardware to further the discussion following the lecture. Everyone welcome!
Posted on: Tue, 08 Apr 2014 18:47:04 +0000
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