I really like the patina of these hooks, which works well in my kitchen in a pre-1900 home which blends new and old features. The darker color looks like old iron which matches the older age of the home and the lighter highlights echo the stainless steel elements in the room. They basically look like they have always been there. The screw heads have the same patina finish, so they blend well after installation.
The construction is solid, I tugged on them after completing installation and they did not shift at all. The scrollwork design does allow for two items to be hung and access to the bottom hook is possible while leaving the top coat in place.
A few things to consider for your application:
1) The screws are quite long (1.5"), which is the thickness of my door. Because the screw heads sit a little on top of the plate, they do not poke through at all, but if you are installing on a door that is any thinner, you may have a problem. Since the patina is so unique, I do not think that it would be feasible the replace the screws easily, although black heads might be less obvious.
2) If you need to use a power screwdriver, you may need to get longer screwdriver bits, because the screw holes are close to the hook. That's a good thing because they are very unobtrusive afterwards, but made installation a little harder than I had planned for.
3) It is smaller than listed when I bought it (but I knew that from another reviewer and this size is what I wanted). I have submitted the correction to Amazon with photos, so it may now be correct. The dimensions I submitted are 3.375" from top to bottom, 1.5" plate width, 2.5" from wall to furthest point.
| Color | Gunmetal |
|---|---|
| Brand | Franklin Brass |
| Material | Wood, Brass |
| Finish Type | Brushed |
| Mounting Type | Wall Mount |
| Style | Casual |
| Weight Limit | 35 Pounds |
| Special Feature | Easy to Install |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Wall |
| Item Weight | 0.28 Pounds |
| Included Components | Scroll Double Hook^Installation Sheet for Standard Individual Hook^#6 X 1-1/2 Oval Head Phillips Tapping Screw |
| Item dimensions L x W x H | 1.57 x 2.52 x 3.57 inches |
| Number of Hooks | 5 |
| Minimum Weight Capacity | 35 Pounds |
| Maximum Weight Recommendation | 35 Pounds |
| Manufacturer | Liberty Hardware |
| Part Number | FBSCRH5-TDG-C |
| Item Weight | 4.4 ounces |
| Product Dimensions | 1.57 x 2.52 x 3.57 inches |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Item model number | FBSCRH5-TDG-C |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Size | 5 Pack |
| Finish | Brushed |
| Installation Method | Wall Mounted |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Maximum Weight Capacity | 35 Pounds |
| Certification | not_applicable |
| Special Features | Easy to Install |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Batteries Required? | No |
| Warranty Description | Limited Lifetime Warranty |
