The Beeswax Monkey Tail Levers on Backplates have a very distinctive monkey tail handle that is drawn from a single piece of steel. A traditional design, with exquisite detailing, particularly suited to rustic or country style houses.
Lock Handle - for use with traditional mortice sashlocks
Latch Handle - for use with a latch on an internal door, where no key is required.
Privacy Handle - this has a built in Bathroom Turn and Emergency Release and is used in conjunction with a Bathroom Sashlock, or Tubular Latch and Tubular Deadbolt.
These lever handles are unsprung and so we recommend using a Heavy Duty or Heavy Sprung lock or latch. Will fit all standard British locks and all of our Monkey Tail handles come complete with both traditional screws and bolt through fixings to suit your preference.
Beeswax – is the most authentic finish for steel. After forging, these products are dipped into hot beeswax which allows them to retain their original colours ranging from blue to deep ochre. All our Beeswax ironmongery offers a subtle matt richness and is a more natural, and far softer, alternative to a black powder coated finish. These products offer excellent internal protection when properly maintained. Regular oiling of all moving parts using is beneficial to the longevity of products. This process is also highly recommended during initial installation.
Note - Do not use chemicals or cleaning products as this may affect the finish. To ensure the finish on your beeswax product always remains at its best, we would advise re-coating your product with a good quality natural beeswax from time to time. This adds further protection to the metal and helps to prevent any rust or white blooms forming. Due to temperature changes or packaging, a beeswax product may occasionally show signs of a white bloom upon opening. This can be buffed with a soft cloth to remove.
Sold as a set and supplied with fixings.The screws supplied are hand finished, so please take care when fixing. Always use a pilot drill.
Beeswax Monkey Tail Levers on Backplate - Dimensions
Monkey Tail Lever Lock
- Backplate Size - 152mm x 51mm
- Handle Length - 127mm
- Centres - 57mm
Monkey Tail Lever Latch
- Backplate Size - 152mm x 51mm
- Handle Length - 127mm
Monkey Tail Bathroom Privacy
- Backplate Size - 152mm x 51mm
- Handle Length - 127mm
- Centres - 57mm
- All measurements are approximate and should be used as a guide only, this is due to the handcrafted nature of the products.
Generally in stock and dispatched within 2 - 3 working days.
We aim to process orders within the first 24 hours and have your items dispatched within 2 – 3 days, providing items are in stock.
For made to order or bespoke items these need to be created so the time varies. Find out more on our Delivery Information page.
Delivery Costs
- £6.75 – UK Mainland (not including Scottish Highlands, Scottish Islands, Northern Ireland, the Channel Islands or other UK offshore locations)
- £15.00 – Channel Islands and Isle of Wight
- £22.00 – Scottish Highlands and Scottish Islands
- £26.50 – Northern Ireland, Isle of Man and Isles of Scilly
- European Union Destinations - Click here for delivery estimates >
Please contact us for Non-European Union and Worldwide quotes.
Care Instructions
In order to keep your products in peak condition, it’s important that they’re cared for properly. More information on how to look after your purchase, please see our Care Instructions page.
Atmospheric Conditions and Coastal Areas
Harsh environmental conditions and the salt in sea air will cause finishes to deteriorate prematurely. Read our Care Instructions on how to look after your purchase, and for our guide to which finishes are more suited to these conditions.
Commercial Environments
As with atmospheric conditions, high use, commercial environments will also cause finishes to deteriorate prematurely. Read our Care Instructions for details on how to look after your products in these environments.