Hinges
Milled from solid brass bar stock - not stamped, not cast. The kind of hinge that outlasts the box it's mounted on.
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Brass Stop Hinges
A solid-brass box hinge with a built-in stop. The lid opens to 95° and holds there — no separate lid stay, no chain, no sag. The stop is machined into the knuckle, so one pair does the work of a hinge and a lid support, with nothing extra to mount...Regular price From $60.00Regular priceUnit price per -
Offset Pivot Hinges
A knife hinge that carries the door on a single pivot pin — top and bottom — so the only thing visible from the front is a thin brass line at the edge. No barrel, no leaves stamped across the face. The door appears to swing on nothing. This is the...Regular price From $61.00Regular priceUnit price per -
Brass Butt Hinges
A full-mortise butt hinge milled from solid brass bar stock — not stamped or rolled. The knuckle is true, the leaves are flat and thick, and the pin runs straight, so the door swings without play and the gap stays even top to bottom. The differenc...Regular price From $58.00Regular priceUnit price per -
Side Rail Hinges
A full-mortise side rail hinge with a built-in 95° stop, milled from thick solid brass. The lid swings up, catches at 95°, and holds — no separate lid stay, no chain. The stop is built into the hinge, so the inside of the box stays clean. Where a ...Regular price From $49.00Regular priceUnit price per -
Center Pivot Hinges
A center pivot hinge that mortises into the top and bottom of the door — only the pivot shows. The door swings free of the frame on a single axis, so you can run a door with no visible barrel and no side clearance to the case. Same idea as the off...Regular price From $51.12Regular priceUnit price per -
LH-201 Lift Off Hinge
Solid-brass lift-off hinge: the two leaves separate, so the door lifts straight off its pins without unscrewing anything. Hang it, level it once, and from then on the door comes off and goes back on in seconds — for finishing, for fitting, for mov...Regular price $58.00Regular priceUnit price per -
Quadrant Hinges
A quadrant hinge machined to the tolerance the install actually demands. The curved quadrant arm sweeps through a mortise in the box wall, so the lid opens, stops, and stays — the look of a high-end humidor or presentation box, with no visible lid...Regular price $124.00Regular priceUnit price per -
Back Mounted Stop Hinge
A stop hinge with the 95° stop built into the leaf — a hinge and a lid stay in one part. It sets into a shallow mortise and screws down flush, so the lid opens to 95° and holds there. No separate lid support to mount, align, or replace. This is th...Regular price $76.00Regular priceUnit price per -
LI-97 Intermediate Hinge
The Brusso LI Intermediate Knife Hinge is engineered to provide essential additional strength and support for larger doors, perfectly filling a critical gap in our knife hinge line. Proudly made in the USA, this hinge embodies Brusso's commitment ...Regular price From $80.36Regular priceUnit price per$133.94Sale price From $80.36Sale
Why these cost more
Solid brass vs. the flimsy stuff
| Attribute | Brusso | Stamped & cast imports |
|---|---|---|
| Material | Solid brass, machined from bar stockBrusso | Stamped sheet or cast pot metalStamped & cast imports |
| The knuckle | Cut true, pin runs straight, no playBrusso | Rolled barrel, develops slopStamped & cast imports |
| Fit | Mortises clean, gap stays even top to bottomBrusso | Hand-fit, uneven gaps showStamped & cast imports |
| Lifetime | Outlasts the boxBrusso | Loosens, gets replacedStamped & cast imports |
Stop Hinges
The lid that stops at 95 degrees and holds
The stop is machined into the knuckle, so one pair does the work of a hinge and a lid support - no chain, no separate stay. The lid swings up, catches at 95 degrees, and holds there.
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How to choose a box hinge
Start with what you're building
Jewelry and keepsake boxes, humidors, cabinet doors, drop-front desks - each wants a different hinge. The collection is grouped by job, so start there.
Match the lid's behavior
Do you want the lid to stop on its own at 95 degrees, or swing full open? A stop hinge holds without a chain; a butt or pivot hinge swings free. That narrows it to a handful.
Mortise with the template
Most Brusso hinges are full-mortise. A matching installation template lays out the cut so the leaf sits flush and the gap stays even. Add it to the order.
Reviews / 4.9 average / 560 ratings
Worth every penny - their words, not ours
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There can't be a better hinge
These hinges are thick, perfectly square in all dimensions, beautifully buffed, and have no wiggle where they join.
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Precision
The cheaper Amazon versions rattle. And when you are building an heirloom you do not want it to rattle. It is a first class product.
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The only hinge I use
These are the only hinges I use in my jewelry boxes. Very well made.
Brusso machines solid-brass hinges in the USA for box makers, cabinetmakers, and furniture builders. The collection covers stop, offset and center pivot, butt, side-rail, and quadrant hinges - each milled from bar stock and finished to a satin sheen. Use the guide above to match a hinge to your lid's weight and how you want it to open.
FAQ
Common questions
What size hinge do I need for a jewelry box?
Match the hinge length to the box-wall thickness and lid weight. For most small jewelry and keepsake boxes a pair of small stop or butt hinges carries the lid; heavier lids step up a size. Each product page lists the leaf dimensions.
What's the difference between a stop hinge and a butt hinge?
A stop hinge has a 95-degree stop machined in, so the lid opens and holds on its own - no chain or stay. A butt hinge swings free and needs a separate stay if you want the lid to hold open. Both are full-mortise.
Do the hinges come with screws?
Yes. Every pair ships with matching solid-brass screws sized for the leaf. Installation templates are sold separately for clean mortising.
Why do brass hinges cost more than the hardware-store kind?
They're machined from solid brass bar stock, not stamped from sheet or cast from pot metal. The knuckle is cut true and the pin runs straight, so the leaves stay aligned and the gap stays even for the life of the box.
