Architectural Ironmongery Catalogue

Architectural Ironmongery Ltd offered a full range of architectural ironmongery through its mail order catalogue, spanning everything from affordable imported products to high-class, handmade designs.

About the Company

The business began as a partnership between Roger Arnold and Richard Oakley, who formed a small joinery firm in 1971. The architectural ironmongery outlet opened in 1980 in their home town of Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire, and from 1985 the focus shifted towards the mail order side of the business. Formerly known as Arnold and Oakley, the company became a limited company on 1st September 2003, trading thereafter as Architectural Ironmongery Ltd.

The Range

The catalogue from Architectural Ironmongery Ltd presented an extensive selection of ironmongery to suit a variety of needs and budgets, including:

• Door handles, door knobs and door knockers
• Hinges, bolts and studs
• Letter plates and finger plates
• Window stays and fastenings
• Coat hooks and house name plaques
• Electrical light fittings and sockets
• Bell pushes and pulls

Choice and Quality

The selection ranged from the less expensive, imported products through to high-class, handmade designs, giving customers a broad choice across both price and craftsmanship.

Frequently Asked Questions

When did Architectural Ironmongery Ltd begin trading?

The partnership behind the company began as a small joinery firm in 1971, with the architectural ironmongery outlet opening in 1980. The company became a limited company on 1st September 2003.

Where was the company based?

The business was located in Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire, the home town of its founders.

What was the company formerly known as?

It was formerly known as Arnold and Oakley, before becoming a limited company trading as Architectural Ironmongery Ltd.

What types of products did the catalogue offer?

The catalogue included door handles, hinges, door knobs, door knockers, letter plates, bolts, studs, window stays, fastenings, finger plates, coat hooks, house name plaques, electrical light fittings and sockets, and bell pushes and pulls.

Did the range cater to different budgets?

Yes. The range varied from less expensive imported products to high-class, handmade designs.

How was the business primarily run?

From 1985 the company concentrated on the mail order side of the business.

This catalogue is part of the Catalink archive and may no longer be available to order. The information above describes Architectural Ironmongery Ltd. For current details, visit the company's official website.