About Iron Locks & Levers
(A Short Introduction to the History of Forged Wrought Iron)
IronLocksandLevers.com is the official online shopping site for products manufactured by Iron Lock Imports.
You can view our Iron Lock Imports site at: www.ironlockimports.com where you can download our full-line catalog with prices and receive information about distribution opportunities.
We are pleased to present what we believe to be the most unique collection of authentic Medieval European style door hardware. Please feel free to shop with complete confidence as we offer PayPal Online Payment for your assurance of a safe, pleasant and uncomplicated shopping experience.
Our lock mechanisms are manufactured in Germany by KFV, WILKA and Iron Lock International, Our U.S. ANSI style mortise locks are manufactured in the U.S. by the Accurate Lock and Hardware Co.
Although small, we have the capability of furnishing product for large projects. We constantly maintain an ample inventory for immediate shipment.
Our products carry a limited lifetime warranty as our assurance of quality and of your complete satisfaction.
Our medieval iron door hardware has a long and fascinating history.
From the time primitive man discovered that by heating iron ore to near melting, he could hammer the glowing ingots into tools, weapons, and structural shapes.
Our designs originated during the Moorish occupation of Spain, where the conquerors introduced the art of ironworking into Spanish culture.
From Spain, the art expanded throughout Europe wherever iron could be mined. Austria, having a large, readily available supply of ore became a mecca for ironworkers -- many, finding their way from Spain, brought the skills and designs acquired there.
The designs you see here were popular throughout Europe during the Holy Roman Empire and reflect that rich architectural culture.
We are pleased to present these beautiful items, forged in the Austrian Alps, for the beautification of your castle doors.
The descendants of the artisans seen here in a photo from the 1930’s, now operate a modern, family-owned manufacturing plant located at the foot of an ancient glacier in the Tyrolean District.
