BBL Rio Handle on Rose — Aluminium | Matt Antique Brass
For interiors that draw on warmth, character, and a sense of history, the BBL Rio Handle on Rose in Matt Antique Brass is a natural fit. The muted, brushed brass tone adds depth and richness to doors without the high-shine formality of polished finishes — making it equally at home in period homes, farmhouse kitchens, and contemporary spaces that embrace warm metallic accents.
Constructed from aluminium with a matt antique brass finish, the Rio combines a distinctive aesthetic with practical everyday performance. The handle-on-rose design keeps the door face clean and uncluttered, and it suits doors up to 55mm thick.
Choose Your Escutcheon Type
Select the option that matches your lock on this product page. An escutcheon is the cover plate around the cylinder or keyhole, not the lock itself.
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Cylinder Escutcheon: for a euro-profile cylinder lock. The opening fits around the shaped profile of the separate cylinder barrel.
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Keyhole Escutcheon: for a traditional key-operated mortice sash lock, with an opening for the key to pass directly into the lock.
Match the escutcheon to your lock's cylinder or keyhole profile. Both lock types use keys, so the presence of a key alone does not identify which option you need.
Key Features
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Aluminium construction — lightweight, durable, and corrosion-resistant
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Matt Antique Brass finish — warm heritage tone that suits period, transitional, and warm-contemporary interiors
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Handle on rose design — minimal square rose plate for a clean, uncluttered door face
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Available with cylinder or keyhole escutcheon — choose to match your lock type
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Suits door thicknesses up to 55mm — compatible with most standard residential interior doors
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Complete installation kit included — spindle, fixing screws, and fitting instructions in the box
Specifications
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Material: Aluminium
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Finish: Matt Antique Brass
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Handle length: 114mm
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Rose dimensions: 50mm × 50mm
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Max door thickness: 55mm
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Escutcheon options: Cylinder or Keyhole
In the Box
- 1 × Pair of Rio handles on square rose
- 2 × Matching escutcheons (cylinder or keyhole, depending on variant selected)
- Spindle
- Fixing screws
- Fitting instructions
Suitable For
Interior doors in period homes, farmhouse-style kitchens, and warm-contemporary spaces where an antique brass finish coordinates with the overall hardware scheme. For a cooler, more modern finish in the same handle-on-rose format, see the BBL Hudson Handle on Rose in stainless steel.
Frequently Asked Questions
What escutcheon type do I need?
Choose Cylinder Escutcheon for a euro-profile cylinder lock, where the cover fits around the separate cylinder barrel. Choose Keyhole Escutcheon for a traditional key-operated mortice sash lock, where the key passes directly through the keyhole into the lock. Select your option on this product page.
What door thickness does this handle suit?
The BBL Rio Handle on Rose suits doors up to 55mm thick, which covers most standard residential interior doors.
Is this handle sold as a pair?
Yes. Each set includes a pair of Rio handles on square rose, two matching escutcheons, a spindle, fixing screws, and fitting instructions.
What material and finish is this handle?
The Rio is constructed from aluminium with a matt antique brass finish, a warm heritage tone suited to period, farmhouse, and warm-contemporary interiors.
What are the handle and rose dimensions?
The handle is 114mm long, and the square rose measures 50 × 50mm.
Where can I buy the BBL Rio Handle on Rose?
Order online at doorsdirect.co.za with nationwide delivery from Doors Direct across South Africa, including Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, Pretoria, Gqeberha, Bloemfontein, towns, rural areas and surrounding regions.
