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.

Very heavy solid piece. It was easy to attach to my home looks beautiful. It gives a little sophistication to my house. Great purchase!. Lea. Toledo, OH. Sat Oct 31 2020

Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino, otherwise known as the famous Raphael, a master Italian painter with works displayed on the walls and ceilings of the Vatican, is the inspiration for the Sanzio line of 100% pewter doorbells, door handles, cabinet jewelry from Vicenza Designs. Mounting hardware is included. 100% Lead-free pewter. Handcrafted in the USA.

Rocky Mountain Hardware products are all cast of solid art-grade bronze.