Doorknob Sets : Historic Home Hardware for Authentic Antique Restoration Originals

Doorknob Sets

The antique and vintage doorknob sets offered for sale here are a "must have" if you are restoring an old house and also will allow authentic historic hardware for any additions or even a new home. Your plans may, or may not, require a latch or lock with the set. For items that include only the knobs and door plates you may wish to also purchase a lock/latch to make a complete set. These "sets" are sometimes combined for a pleasing appearance rather than as they were manufactured. The old timers took creative license in this respect and I continue that tradition.

To better see all the details of approximately 100 beautiful doorknob sets I would suggest that you select one item and then take advantage of the arrows at the top of that page. You will be able to flip through all the larger photos just like in a catalog!

Item #-	Item
DS1123		Fancy Victorian Cast Iron Doorknob Set with Ornate Lock This handsome cast iron set was made by Sargent & Co. around the turn of the century and features loads of geometrics paired with Ebony (black glazed clay) doorknobs. Much of the original bronze wash is still intact on the lock face but there are only traces here and there on the door plates. ...
DS1121		Steel Egg and Dart Door Hardware – 5 Complete Sets! This is one of the most frequently seen patterns in turn of the century homes. Simple, yet elegant, the Egg & Dart pattern is appropriate for most styles of architecture. Great to retrofit modern doors that have had the large hole cut in them. These door plates are wide enough to cover any...
DS1116		Egg and Dart Antique Doorknob Set with Lock / Strike This set has a patina to die for! It’s hard to tell if the pieces are brass, bronze or copper since the door plates have so many shades of color. Absolutely stunning! The photos do not do it justice. This is one of the most frequently seen patterns in turn of the century homes. Simple, yet...
DS1115		Petite Nickel 1930 – 1940s Doorknob Set Clean elegant lines define this lovely solid nickel set made by Sargent & Co. They have been left with a warm silver color but could be polished to a high sheen if desired. If you need matching keyhole covers, go to DE1045 You can purchase a lock or latch by looking in Vintage-Antique Door...
DS1113		Antique Entry Door Set with Keyed Lock – Corbin “Holland” What an incredible first impression this set would make for your lovely home! The over sized exterior doorknob makes a particularly opulent statement. This set was made by P & F Corbin in 1905 for their Finnish School of Design and the pattern is called Holland. This set is made of wrought...
DS1111		Rustic L’Art Nouveau Doorknob Set with Lock – Sargent “Alby” For the do-it-yourself enthusiast or those looking for a primitive look, this antique set was made by Sargent & Co. around 1910 in their Alby pattern. Lots of undulating detail in the Art Nouveau style. Either restore to your liking or leave “as is” for rustic appeal. I have another set of...
DS1109		Circa 1860 Glass and Brass Tapered Shank Doorknob Sets A simple elegant design from an earlier time, the only ornamentation is a cross design that can be seen through the glass. These sets were carefully salvaged from a 1860’s Greek Revival home in southern Missouri scheduled for demolition. It is rare to find these knobs with their original rosettes...
DS1108		1870’s Farm House Roggins Thumb Latch With Screws At the point of salvage from a 1970’s farm house in Pennsylvania all this door hardware was covered with paint and rust. Everything (even the screws) was cleaned and the cast iron parts were given a light coat of lacquer to preserve them. Everything is included – even the original iron screws. ...
DS1107		Vintage Monogrammed Cast Bronze Doorknob Sets These high quality doorknobs once graced an upscale home or business (perhaps a hotel?) in the early 1900’s. They are made by Yale and one side has the letters L B in raised script while the other has a plain face. All in heavy cast bronze they have a lovely old patina. Pardon the camera flash...
DS1106		Vintage Concentric Cast Bronze Doorknob Sets These sets, made by Yale in the early 1900’s, are simple and elegant with their lovely concentric lines. All in heavy cast bronze they have a lovely old patina. Pardon the camera flash in the photo – the rosette appears lighter than it is. These doorknob sets match the LB sets I have for sale...
DS1104		Complete 1914 Doorknob Set with Keyed Lock This set was made by Lockwood in 1914 and the pattern is called “Nantes” from their Renaissance School. The pretty foliate design is enhanced by the use of their Antique Copper plating with the popular look of tiger striping. Knobs, plates and lock face are wrought bronze with copper plating. ...
DS1103		Fancy Victorian Doorknob Set with Ornate Lock This set was made by Penn Hardware around 1890 and the pattern is one of many in their Magnolia series. The ornate steel pieces retain the majority of the coppery bronze plating with the exception of one knob that has only a blush left. The ornate lock with heavy cast iron casing has been...
DS1102		Complete Reading Cast Bronze Doorknob Set “Savoy” The quality, patina and design of this antique doorknob set will absolutely take your breath away! The sensuous foliate design is further enhanced by a light dusting of verdigris in the crevices. It could be brushed off but I thought it was too beautiful to remove. Made by Reading Hardware...
DS1100		Antique Doorknobs, Plates & Lock Set – “Racine” Circa 1905 This is a beautiful set made by Russell & Erwin around 1905 with the named pattern “Racine”. This is a very elegant set that would compliment any architectural style. The door plates are heavy cast (not pressed) brass with copper plating that remains completely intact. One of the knobs has...
DS1099		Antique Victorian Doorknobs with Plates – Lockwood c. 1890 This beautiful wrought steel set was made by Lockwood around 1890 and the pattern is called “Halfa”. Looking at these is like taking a visit to a Victorian garden with all the posies, vines and daisies! Any bronze plating has long ago worn off but the details remain crisp and clear. I’ve...
DS1098		Do It Yourself Turn of the Century Entry Door Set - Complete Since some folks like to do the cleaning (or not) themselves I sometimes list an antique set where I have done minimal restoration work. There are a couple of issues that you may, or may not, want to fix. I’ve shown the bronze knob on the exterior in the photo but the glass knob could be used...
DS1096		Fleur de Lis Antique Doorknob Set – Russell & Erwin “LeRoy” This set is so charming with its fleur de lis detail on the doorknobs and matching escutcheon door plates. The plates still have the original copper toned wash that was applied at the top, bottom and middle when manufactured. As expected they do show wear and the knobs have lost all the copper...
DS1093		1870’s Farm House Roggins Thumb Latch & Hinges with Screws At the point of salvage from a 1970’s farm house in Pennsylvania all this door hardware was covered with paint and rust. Everything (even the screws) was cleaned and the cast iron parts were given a light coat of lacquer to preserve them. Everything is included – even the original iron screws. You...
DS1092		Fancy 1925 Cast Iron Vintage Doorknob Set with Lock This is an absolutely gorgeous set in Barrows’ Geneva pattern that includes a keyed lock with strike plate. The heavy cast iron knobs and escutcheons were originally copper plated and have worn to a new kind of beautiful. The knobs have only a faint glow left while the door plates have much of...
DS1091		New Old Stock Vintage Brass Doorknob Set – Everything Included This set is what is called “new old stock”. It is “new” because it was never used and “old” because it was manufactured long ago. Made by Sargent and Co. around 1930 – 1940 this set is very high quality and in almost mint condition. The lock is made of cast iron with a heavy brass face plate and...