Each door knob handle is molded from from an original historic design or reproduction and cast from the same clay as the body of the mug. Historically a selection of decorative knobs were available from door hardware manufacturers, while others were commissioned specifically for the building they were custom designed for. Often you will see monogrammed, or special designs at hotels, state houses, schools, and banks, etc..., starting in the late 1800's.

The handles on these mugs are hand sculpted in the style of historic thumb latch door pulls, matted to a hand rolled slab body with a pressed key motif created from historic skeleton keys.

My tumblers are created from slip cast molds which I created from historic escutcheon door plates. I am currently reworking these molds to create a more consistent success rate in my final product.