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Alan East
08-22-2009, 3:58 PM
LOML bought a cute desk at auction that is just ideal for .... You get the idea if you are or have been married. Problem with the piece is it has four pair of pulls - three of them match and I really don't have a hope of finding the same pattern to get another pair but thought I'd ask if anyone had any ideas. The original pulls have a number "X3070" stamped on the back. If anyone knows what those numbers mean please share the knowledge. I've tried House of Antiques, Kennedy, Whitechapel, Van Dykes and several others. If you have sources please tell me.

Thanks in advance.

harry strasil
08-22-2009, 5:06 PM
picture and hole spacing would help.

David DeCristoforo
08-22-2009, 5:08 PM
Another good source is Horton Brasses.

http://www.horton-brasses.com/

Better selection and better quality than Van Dyke's...

Steve Rozmiarek
08-22-2009, 11:22 PM
I really like Ball and Ball. IIRK, they will even custom cast a match for you if you want it bad enough to pay for the service. Huge stock selection though.

http://www.ballandball-us.com/

Randal Stevenson
08-23-2009, 10:44 AM
I think you should have shown us the answer you found, or deleted the thread before all the replies. LOL

Alan East
08-23-2009, 12:32 PM
Originally I had taken the bail & posts from a drawer and brought them to the computer to measure and have the piece in hand while looking. Somehow I measure the loose pieces at 2", wasted time trying to find pulls then decided to use Sawmill resources. After posting question I measured the cc on the drawer and found it to be 2-1/2. :o I was able to find pulls that will work but am still curious about the stamping on the back.
You are correct I should have posted pictures and given measurement.