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About Gerald Rucks, Founder of Arts & Crafts Hardware A builder by trade and inspired by the American Arts and Crafts Movement, Gerald Rucks aspired to become a Craftsman. As a collector of period Arts and Crafts furniture and accessories, he is dedicated to reproducing fine original pieces and continues to develop quality accessories that flow with the Arts and Crafts Movement. About the hardware In the early 1900's, hardware was produced with a sand casting process. This process tends to give the hardware a rustic, handmade look. By the mid 1900's, this process was changed to wax injection molds. This process tends to impart a mass produced look which was not the intent of the founders of the Arts and Crafts Movement. In staying true to Gustav Stickley and other fine Craftsman of the ara, Gerald Rucks has chosen to use the earlier sand casting process. Therefore you receive an authentic, copper, hand hammered, hand painted piece of hardware. Keep in mind that being handmade, slight differences will occur in each piece adding to the beauty and uniqueness of each piece. Lead time for Gerald Rucks Hardware is from 2 to 3 weeks.
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