Where can I buy a hinged cast-iron curtain pole for a door ?

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Well - I must be nesting !

Anyone know where I can buy a cast iron hinged curtain pole for my front door ? Not sure what they're called - was thinking "portiere" but I think they rise - and I just want a straight forward hinged job !! Have seen one in friends house - but it came with her house - so no idea where from ! Someone suggested blacksmiths - but no luck yet !

Thanks !!

They are called portiere rods & they do rise to lift the curtain as you come in. If you just want a hinged arm then try a Dormer arm. Try WWW.price-regency.co.uk.

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Art room did them - they came with a really heavy red velvet curtain. They have been taken over by Scotts of Stowe, so no website at the moment, but you'll surely get one of the catalogues in a paper soon

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