A Gazetteer of Lock and Key Makers

Jim Evans

this gazetteer is copyright Jim Evans, 2002


Miscellaneous
Toilet roll holders etc.
Cabinet fittings
Hat and coat hooks
Casement turns
Casement turns
Casement stays
Casement stays
Fanlight openers
Geared fanlight openers
Shelf brackets
Architectural art metal work

The main entrance to the Friends' Provident Building, Manchester. Gibbons produced all of the metalwork in the photograph, including the lamps. The building was known as Century House.
Another grand entrance

Bronze doors, frame and fixed fanlight for the main entrance to shoe manufacturer, Lotus Limited, in Stone. The architect was Raymond E. Hawkins of Cannock. The building is now occupied by ABB, Stone Road, Stone.
Elaborate locks
Art metal work


The Midland Hotel, Morecambe. Architect Oliver Hill. Gibbons provided the balustrades.

Bronze Metal Gates


The gates at the Rankin Porch, Liverpool Anglican Cathedral. Architect Sir Giles Gilbert Scott.

Wrought iron work


Gates for the County Hall, Westminster.

Wrought iron work


Gates for the Royal Air Force, Cranwell.

Art metal work
Memorial name and directory plates
Prison cell doors and grille gates
Gratings, ventilators and radiator grilles
Desk rails
Letters and name plates

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