Colonial Iron Works: Honoring the Craft of America’s Founding Era

Colonial Iron Works: Honoring the Craft of America’s Founding Era

por Maddison Mellem en Jul 16, 2025

Shop Colonial Reproduction Hardware

In a time when almost everything is mass-produced, there’s something powerful about choosing hardware rooted in the past. Our Colonial Iron Collection brings back the functional beauty of early American craftsmanship—hand-forged iron hardware inspired by the 17th and 18th centuries.

Whether you’re restoring a period home, building a heritage-style cabin, or simply appreciate the rugged elegance of old-world detail, our colonial reproduction hardware offers the charm and grit that defined early American life.


Colonial Iron "L" Strap

The Heritage of Colonial Ironwork

In colonial America, blacksmiths were essential. They forged everything from gate latches and strap hinges to nails and shutter dogs—each piece made by hand to last for generations.

Today, we honor that tradition with historically accurate designs made from solid steel and iron, finished in raw, black, or aged patinas that look and feel authentic.

Our collection includes:

  • Colonial strap hinges

  • Iron latches and hasps

  • Square head screws and bolts

  • Shutter hardware and clavos

  • Reproduction nails and tacks


HCP-306 Colonial Iron Washer

Built for Restorations & Timeless Builds

Old West Iron’s Colonial Iron Collection is trusted by:

  • Historic home restoration experts

  • Builders recreating 1700s-style homes

  • Designers focused on authenticity

  • Museums and period-accurate projects

  • DIYers looking to add old-world detail to modern spaces

Every piece is crafted with attention to era-correct proportions, mounting methods, and finishes—so your home tells the right story.


Colonial Iron Slide Latch Latches Latches

Details That Feel Like History

You won’t find machine-perfect symmetry or high-gloss finishes here. Our colonial pieces reflect the real character of hand-forged work:

  • Slight texture variations

  • Rounded rivets and domed heads

  • Visible hammer marks

  • Hardware designed for wood, not drywall

It’s those imperfections that make it perfect for restoring the past—or recreating it with soul.


In Stock Colonial Iron Speakeasy Grill

Need Something Custom?

As a working blacksmith shop, we can modify or recreate just about anything. If you need hardware to match an antique reference or to suit a unique mounting surface, just contact us. We’ll work with you to keep your project historically sound—and structurally strong.


Forge your space with the past in mind.
Browse the full Colonial Iron Collection and bring the spirit of early American craftsmanship home.

Old West Iron — Where history holds fast.