TRUNK HANDLE END CAPS
TRUNK HANDLE BRACKETS
TRUNK HANDLE LOOPS
Hardware for the ends of leather trunk
handles - including some old stock, original sets (scroll way down, please)
HANDLE END CAPS
These go over the ends of your new handles, made of stamped steel that has not been coated with anything
other than a little machine oil to keep them from rusting. Sized to fit over handles that are 1.25 inch wide; a very common size.
We sell these in sets of four for $10, delivered to your door. These are reproductions of the most common trunk handle end cap
in the history of the planet. These do not have pins - just nail your handles to the trunk, then nail these over the ends of the handles.
May be used with handles that have slots or unslotted handles - it doesn't matter.
When these are nailed onto your trunk the overall dimensions are 2-5/16" from top to bottom and 2-1/8" wide.
TEC01 $12 per set of four end caps, USA shipping included
Don't want to use your credit card online?
No problem - you can print out our order form and mail or fax in your order
FISH SCALE END CAPS - ANTIQUE FINISH
Modern reproductions of the popular fish scale end caps that were used on many trunks in the mid to late 1800s.
These are simply used to cover the end of a leather trunk handle. They'll fit over handles anywhere between 1' and 1-1/4" wide.
They're made of stamped steel and have a durable powder coated antiqued bronze finish.
You can paint them if you get the notion - that's up to you - but they look nice just the way they are.
FishCaps
TEC03
Fish Scale End Caps $12 per set of four, USA postage included
NICKEL PLATED STEEL END CAPS
Sized to fit trunk handles that are 1.25" wide. These should be used with handles that have slots in them to allow the handle to slide back and forth in the bracket. This allows the handle to lay flat against the side of the trunk when not in use. TEC-04 are available in nickel-plated steel only and are sold in sets of four for $12, USA shipping included. We throw in four 1.5" steel nails that are intended to go through the center opening, then through the slot in the handle. Again - these end caps come with the 4 center pin nails ONLY. If you need more nails to attach these to your trunk please visit our Trunk Nails page. Again - each set contains four end caps and four 1.5" nails. Got it? TEC04 $12 per set of 4, USA shipping included.
ANTIQUE BRASS or BRIGHT BRASS HANDLE END CAPS
Made to fit our standard trunk handles, or any handle that's 1.25" wide. These should be used with handles
that have slots in them in order to allow the handle to slide back and forth in the bracket. This allows the handle to
lay flat against the side of the trunk when not in use. TEC-02 are available in brass-plated steel or antique brass plated steel and
are sold in sets of four for $12, USA shipping included. We throw in four 1.5" brass nails that are intended to go through the
center opening, then through the slot in the handle. Again - these end caps come with the 4 center pin nails ONLY. If you need more nails to
attach these to your trunk please visit our Trunk Nails page. One more time - each set contains four end caps and four brass plated 1.5" nails.
TEC02 $12 per set, USA shipping included.
Don't want to use your credit card online?
No problem - you can print out our order form and mail or fax in your order
HANDLE BRACKETS OR LOOPS
WITH PINS
Loop Style #1 (Stock Number LOOP1) -- brass, antique brass, or nickel finish, with pins.
These fit over slotted handles. Takes four nails to attach each loop, so you need a total of 16 nails to do one trunk (nails are not included).
Note that the handles don't need to be nailed to the trunk if you use these loops, the pins under the loops hold the handles in place,
and the slots allow the handle to lay flat against the trunk when not in use. Slick.
Overall dimensions of these loops/brackets is 1.25" wide by 3-7/16" tall. The space under the middle part is about 5/16".
Sized to fit handles that are 1.25" wide
A set of four of these, delivered to your door (no extra shipping or handling charges for USA customers) is priced at $12.00.
Sometimes You Just Need Two...
Only need two of our LOOP1 brackets? For our TH-18 handles, for example.
Two brackets for $8, USA shipping included. Bright Brass, Antique Brass, or Nickel
Handle Loop Brackets with No Pins
Loop Style #2 (Stock Number LOOP2) -- no pins
These brackets fit over wide-end trunk handles like our TH-02 handles. Total of sixteen nails required to attach four loops to a trunk (not included).
Wide-end handles themselves do not need to be nailed to the trunk; the loop holds the handle in place.
The handles can move within the loop, so they lay flat against the trunk when not being gripped.
LOOP2 can also be used with slotted handles - just add your own center nail through the bracket and handle slot.
These are available in bright brass, antique brass, or nickel plated finish. They have a polyurethane coating on them.
Overall dimensions of these loops/brackets is 1.25" wide by 3-7/16" tall. The space under the middle part is about 5/16".
Sized to fit handles that are 1.25" wide Set of four, delivered in the USA (no extra shipping or handling charges) is $12.00.
You can print out our order form and mail or fax in your order
NEW!! LOOP2S with No HOLE in the Center!
LOOP2S is a brass plated steel bracket with NO HOLE through the center, so if you need a solid looking bracket this is it.
Available only in brass plate (gold color), sold in sets of 4 for $12, USA shipping included.
Overall dimensions of these loops/brackets is 1.25" wide by 3-7/16" tall. The space under the middle part is about 5/16".
Loop Style #3
Loop Style #3 (Stock No. Loop3)(very imaginative)
These are smaller loops, often used on doll trunks or smaller boxes. They'll accept a handle that is no wider than 7/8" and no thicker than 3/8".
Choose brass or nickel finish, either one is rather shiny. Attach with nails only because if you use screws strange voodoo things may happen to your trunk.
These babies are $8 per set of four, brass or nickel plated, USA shipping included. See the two holes in each bracket/loop? Center to center of those 2 holes is 1-3/8".
Don't want to use your credit card online?
No problem - you can print out ourorder form and mail or fax in your order
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Small Brackets for TH-16 Small Wide End Handles: LOOP4
These small brackets fit our TH-16 wide end handles. They'll accept a handle that is 5/8" wide and no thicker than 3/16".
Brass finish only; bright and shiny. Holes for mounting are 1-1/2" on center.
No pins under these, so they must be used with handles that have a wide end (so they don't just slip through)
SOLD IN PAIRS
These babies are $8 per pair, USA shipping included
LOOP4
Small Brackets for TH-17 or Suitcase Handles: LOOP5
These small brackets fit our TH-17 suitcase handles. They'll accept a handle that is 3/4" wide and no thicker than 3/8".
Brass finish or nickel finish, bright and shiny. Holes for mounting are 1-3/8" on center.
These have pins so must be used on handles with slots in them.
Overall outside dimensions are 1-7/8" tall by 5/8" wide.
SOLD IN PAIRS!! $8 per pair, USA shipping included
LOOP5
NICKEL-PLATED Footman's Loops
These footman's loops are available in two sizes, as shown.
The larger ones fit over handles up to 1-1/2" wide, and the smaller ones have a 1" opening.
The height of the opening for the larger size is 3/8", height of the opening for the smaller loop is 1/4".
Distance between mounting holes, center to center: Small: 2" Large: 2-5/8"
Nickel-plated steel (these have a shiny silver finish - no matter how the pictures above may look on your computer
monitor or cell phone or hipster cool pocket computing device, these babies are SILVER!)
with holes for nails or screws. These were common on automobile trunks in the 1930s and 1940s.
Sold in sets of 4, with the usual deal: free shipping to any USA address.
Footman's Loops - set of 4
Large Footman's Loops (LOOP6) $12 per set, USA shipping included
Small Footman's Loops (LOOP7) $10 per set, USA shipping included
SOLID BRASS Footman's Loops
These footman's loops are solid cast brass. These fit over handles up to 3/4" wide, and are rounded
or arch shaped to help your handle find dead center when you lift. The height of the opening is 3/8".
Distance between fastener holes is 1-5/16", center to center.
LOOP9, sold in sets of 4 for $12 per set, USA shipping included.
D-Ring Loops
These sets come with what you see - two brackets and two d-rings in each set,
and you can choose brass or nickel plated steel. Dimensions are:
Hole spacing center to center is 15/16". Mounting plate is 1-5/8" long by 3/4" wide. D-Rings have a 1" inside width.
These are sturdy and rather large - attach them with screws or rivets (not included)
D-Ring Loop Set LOOP8
$8 per set, USA shipping included
Leather Handle Loops
We make these ourselves
right here in the shop. We wet form some very good quality harness
leather in a
press that we built from
scratch. This style of handle bracket or loop is commonly seen on
trunks made in France a long time ago.
You know the guy.
These do a pretty good job of imitating the originals, and we make them
in tan, brown, and black.
Nail them on - nails are
NOT included. These have the dimensions shown above, and are 1-5/16"
(33mm) wide.
Leather Loops (LOOP10)
$25 per set of four (enough
for two handles), USA shipping included
The Big Boys
When your trunk or bag or case or crate
weighs a lot
These giant d-rings sets
are reported by the maker to have a breaking strength of 700 pounds, but
a working load of 200 pounds.
Each set contains what you
see in the pictures (except the quarter)(isn't it weird we have to point
that out so that we don't get sued
by someone who really just
wanted the quarter?). Overall dimensions of each ring/bracket pair
is 1-7/8" by 1-7/16". No mounting
fasteners are included -
you need to supply your own. Our Binder Posts/Chicago Screws work
well (over on the Nails page), or use your own bolts.
Nickel plated, so they have
a shiny silver look to them. LOOP-12 2 rings, 2 brackets per
set, $12 flat, USA shipping included.