Lever Handles

This depends on which type of door and lock/latch you choose.

Lever lock handles are used in conjunction with a 5 lever mortice lock, usually on exterior doors that require locking (i.e. front/back doors).

Lever latch handles are used in conjunction with mortice latches, usually on interior doors which don’t require locking (i.e. living room doors).

Lever bathroom sets are used in conjunction with a bathroom mortice lock which can be locked via a thumbturn on the inside and opened from the outside with a coin during an emergency (e.g. bathroom doors).

Lever Euro handles are used in conjunction with Euro cylinders and Euro sash locks, usually on exterior doors (e.g. patio/conservatory doors).

Espagnolette lever handles are used in conjunction with multi point locks and Euro cylinders on sliding/bi-folding door sets and modern front doors which use these locking systems.

All lever handles have a measurement called the “centre” which refers to the distance between the centre of the door handle and the centre of the keyhole. This distance dictates which type of lock is needed. All our lever handles have standard centre measurements to fit all standard British locks/latches.

All locks and latches contain a spring which helps return the lever handle to its horizontal resting position after use. ‘Sprung’ handles have an additional spring incorporated into their rose or backplate to aid this process – this is especially important for weighty handles which may be too heavy to return without it. ‘Unsprung’ handles do not contain this spring and are often used with a multi-point lock with which the handle must turn in two directions (upwards to lock the door and downwards to operate the latch).

Most of the From The Anvil handles we sell are sprung, but there are a few exceptions. Make sure you read the description on the product page to ensure you choose the correct product for your needs.

Yes, you can, but you may need to purchase a longer spindle (the metal bar that passes through the door) to ensure it can reach through the full thickness of your door. These are available in the “Spares & Accessories” section of our website.