Baldwin Archetypes Craftsman Mortise Handleset

The Craftsman Mortise Handleset
Baldwin's Archetypes Craftsman Mortise Handleset captures the look of geometric simplicity accented by hand-hammered textures. The weathered, hand-made trim seems to be something much older. The Craftsman recalls the tile, stonework, textiles of an American Arts and Crafts bungalow. The Archetypes Craftsman Collection is inspired by the unique blending of natural materials, industrial efficiency, and hand crafting perfected by the American Arts and Crafts movement. Each piece is individually cast using the lost wax process and finished by hand. Let Craftsman inspire you. Available in two finishes: Pewter Bronze and Dark Bronze. In addition, you can choose between the Mackintosh Rose (pictured at right)or the Hammered Rose. This handleset is made to order. To purchase the Craftsman mortise please call 1-800-709-3494

Lost Wax Process
After 6,000 years it's still best way to cast bronze. The lost wax process, popularly known as investment or precision casting, was used by the Egyptians to cast their Pharoah's gold jewelry. Fine jewelers and sculptors still consider it the most exacting way to create intricate detailing that can't be produced by conventional manufacturing. Thats why Baldwin chose this method to create Archetypes Craftsman.

The Beauty is in the Details

Baldwin Hardware's Archetypes Collection is manifestation of a company-wide committment to producing unique, superior door hardware. The even the smallest of details are not overlooked and you can be rest assured that your Baldwin Archetype Handleset is a truly one-of-a-kind product. Due to the exclusive custom nature of this product, please call 1800-709-3494 for more orders and information.

Baldwin Archetypes Craftsman mortise lock requires the door preparation shown at left. Typically, this preparation is performed on solid wood doors, or doors which are specifically made to accept these locks. Some newer engineered doors are designed for tubular locks only and are not designed with the structural integrity required for a mortise lock.

Mortise locks have existed since the early 1900's, and are still around for good reason. Mortise locks offer advantages such as heavier parts, integrated locking, and increased security. For example, most Baldwin mortise locks have two hardened pins in the deadbolt rather than one. This makes it increasingly more difficult for a burglar to cut through it. The Baldwin mortise lock also incorporates an anti-friction latch which requires less effort when latching the door shut. Lastly, a mortise lock allows the deadbolt and latch to be retracted by inserting the key in only one cylinder, as opposed to two.

Mortise locks install in a pocket which is mortised out of the door. It provides full integration of the latch and deadbolt rather than the two acting as individual components. In stock in emergency egress functions, these mortise locks permit easy exit in case of an emergency. These locks are provided with a 2-1/2 inch backset, a 2-3/4" backset is available upon request. The Craftsman trim will not cover a cylindrical door cutout. Please contact customer service if you require exact lock dimensions.

The items shown at right are included with all of our active handlesets. A dummy handleset function is a non-functioning lock for use on the inactive door in a matched pair of doors, and therefore does not include these parts.