This week: the reason why so many doorknobs are made of brass ... door knobs are not the answer to the coronavirus — wearing a damn mask, washing your hands and maintaining proper social distancing ...

For some knobs on this list, you can customize the shape of the “rosette,” the term for the backplate mounted onto the door ... of antique or vintage furniture, you may want to match brass ...

Knobs are very popular at the moment, but they don't suit every door ... hardware, the warren-like Nassau Street shop has an impressive range including cast-iron, polished and antique brass ...