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bjfarrar
Apr 12

Mountmaking Forum ›Anyone know of a reasonably priced source for these in the USA?

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Ralph Walter 2/27/18

Our source no longer sells these.  Amazon has them but they seem quite precious.  I don't believe we paid more than $0.25 each...

 

 

 

 

Jamie Hascall 2/27/18

Slightly different keyhole model, brass plated steel. https://888mfgcorp.com/brassplatedmuseumhanger2x2100pack8902-c.aspx

 

 

 

Bradley Sanders 2/27/18

Try McMaster Carr under "Keyhole Hangers". Many side hangers. This is the only similar piece.

 

 

 

 

Philip Brutz

 

2/28/18

https://framewareinc.com/store/brass-plated-bell-shaped-hanger-1908

 

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