Archimedes is considered to be the greatest mathematician of antiquity and one of the greatest of all time and gave a remarkably accurate approximation of pi. An inventor, physicist, astronomer, and engineer he was born in Sicily in 287 B.C. Therefore, the octagonal Vicenza Design, Archimedes, is named after this famous man. These smooth pulls are accented with two horizontal lines that add depth and enhance the contemporary design. Mounting hardware is included. 100% lead-free pewter. Handcrafted in the USA.
We had to return them because the price was too high for our the quantity that we needed. If not for that we would have adored these in our kitchen. The finish is an elegant luster. The shape is strong, but well balanced - not too masculine or feminine, but still with character.. Kerry. Half Moon Bay, CA. Sat Jan 16 2016
