Wooden Gates For Bucks, Berks, Herts & Oxon
Bring a touch of timeless, historic elegance to your property with our premium Ornamental Butterfly Hinges. Named for their beautiful, symmetrical wing-shaped design, these decorative hinges are the ideal hardware choice for lightweight timber garden gates, window shutters, courtyard doors, and rustic storage chests. They flawlessly replicate traditional hand-forged ironmongery while offering dependable modern performance.
Symmetrical Artisan Design: Classic butterfly-wing silhouette adds immediate character, texture, and old-world curb appeal.
Perfect for Narrow Framing: Evenly balanced dual wings allow for a secure surface-mount installation on narrow gate frames, posts, or cabinet stiles.
All-Weather Black Shield: Finished in a premium, rust-resistant antique black powder coat engineered to withstand outdoor moisture and UV rays.
Complete Matching Pair: Sold as a set of two hinges, complete with color-matched heavy-duty fixing screws for an easy installation.
£6.90 + VAT
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If you are restoring a period cottage, building a bespoke garden feature, or upgrading rustic interior cabinetry, standard industrial square hinges can break the design’s visual harmony. Our Ornamental Butterfly Hinges are designed to be noticed. Modeled after historic blacksmith designs, these surface-mounted hinges feature elegant scalloped edges and flared wings that instantly complement natural wood grain, painted surfaces, and pressure-treated timber.
Unlike traditional T-hinges that require long horizontal rails, the compact, balanced layout of the butterfly hinge spreads the physical load equally across both sides of the joint. This makes them exceptionally versatile for installations where space is limited but style is paramount.
Balanced Weight Distribution: The flared wing plates provide multiple anchoring points close to the knuckle, ensuring structural stability without needing an elongated strap.
Textured Anti-Peel Coating: The advanced, industrial-grade black powder finish protects the underlying steel from rust bleeding, keeping your woodwork pristine and stain-free.
Fluid & Squeak-Free Action: Crafted with tight engineering tolerances around a solid central pivot pin to ensure a smooth, reliable closing cycle.
Surface-Mount Simplicity: Eliminates the need for tedious mortising or chiseling—simply align the wings flush across the face of your timber frame and drive the screws home.
| Attribute | Specification |
| Product Type | Ornamental Butterfly Hinges / Decorative Wing Hinges |
| Pack Quantity | 1x Pair (2x Individual Matching Hinges) |
| Material | Heavy-Gauge Forged Structural Steel |
| Finish | Weatherproof Antique Textured Black Powder Coating |
| Style | Traditional Period / Cottage Ornamental |
| Suitability | Lightweight Garden Gates, Window Shutters, Tool Sheds, Cabinets, Chests |
| Fixings Included | Yes (Includes complete pack of heavy-duty, color-matched black wood screws) |
Pro Tip: Because butterfly hinges are entirely surface-mounted, visual alignment is key. Clamp your gate or door firmly into its frame using temporary packing shims to maintain an even clearance gap all around. Position the hinges flat across the front seam, centering the main barrel knuckle exactly over the gap between the wood. Drill small pilot holes to prevent the timber from splitting, and use a manual screwdriver to secure the black screws flush, avoiding high-torque drills that might slip and mar the protective black finish.
| Weight | 5 kg |
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| Shipping | Delivery cost applied at checkout |
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