Doorknobs : Historic Home Hardware for Authentic Antique Restoration Originals

Doorknobs

Sometimes only the antique or vintage doorknobs are needed. You might be looking for a knob, or knobs, to match a missing item in your historic home or want to create your own set with a custom mix of door plates, key hole escutcheons and latches. Please note that not all doorknobs fit all door plates or rosettes (round door plates). Pay attention to the dimensions of both. I try to give measurements as close as possible but sometimes just a millimeter difference prohibits the knob from sitting in the plate properly. If you are ordering a set I will check them before completing the order.

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DK1072		Pair Vintage Fluted Glass Doorknobs These pressed glass (sometimes incorrectly referred to as crystal) doorknobs are from the early 1900’s and remain in very good condition. The silver mercury centers just make them sparkle from across the room! No chips, cracks or scratches and the glass is firmly seated in the brass ferrule. The...
DK1071		Vintage Fluted Glass Doorknobs for Crafts – BARGAIN!! These pressed glass (sometimes incorrectly referred to as crystal) doorknobs are from around 1940. In my opinion they are no longer suitable for use on a door since the ferrules have been drilled out. However, for you imaginative folks out there, they still have a multitude of uses as wine bottle...
DK1069		Pair Brown Mineral Clay Antique Doorknobs for Rim Locks These shiny doorknobs are made of reddish mineral clay that has a thick clear glaze - similar to a ceramic item. There are two sets available – one solid dark mahogany and the other dark brown with speckling. These knobs are for use with an antique rim lock and were used from the mid 1800’s to the...
DK1068		Pair White Porcelain Antique Doorknobs for Rim Locks These knobs are for use with an antique rim lock and were the most common used during the mid to late 1800’s. The flared shaft goes against the surface mounted lock and the straight shaft goes in a rosette for the other side of the door. Steel spindle with original set screws is included. Screws...
DK1067		Pair Black Mineral Clay Antique Doorknobs for Rim Locks Sometimes known as Ebony, Jet or Aradh knobs, these glossy black doorknobs are made of red mineral clay that has a thick black glaze - similar to a ceramic item. These knobs are for use with an antique rim lock and were used from the late 1800’s to the early 1900’s. The flared shaft goes against...
DK1066		Corbin Antique Doorknobs – “Holland” Pattern These doorknobs were made by P & F Corbin in 1905. They are from Corbin’s Flemish School of Design and the pattern was named Holland. They are made of wrought steel and originally were brass or bronze plated. The plating only remains in the lower recesses with a couple of spots on the central...
DK1065		Unusual BLW Circa 1875 White Porcelain Doorknobs Although white porcelain doorknobs were rather common in the late 1800’s, these are anything but! They have a raised band that gives them a very unique look and feel. They are usually quite hard to find but I was fortunate to obtain several from a Victorian home in Rhode Island. They were found on...
DK1064		Pair Vintage Octagon Milk Glass Doorknobs These white milk glass doorknobs have a unique doorknob shaft. They have a slit in the shaft for a special type of lock/spindle. If you have this kind of hardware you will recognize it. Since a standard 1/4” square spindle inserts as with normal doorknobs these could be modified to work with a set...
DK1063		Antique Doorknob by Reading Hardware “Windsor” This antique doorknob has a patina to absolutely die for! Made by Reading Hardware Company between 1895 and 1905 this is their later Windsor pattern. The doorknob has the beautiful designs on both the front and back. This doorknob is made of heavy cast bronze. I do not note a single dent or...
DK1062		Vintage Doorknob – “Essex” c.1914 This dainty four-fold design was named “Essex” by the manufacturer. It was made by Lockwood and is shown in their 1914 catalog. It is made of wrought brass or bronze and has aged in an interesting way with the high points darker. Interestingly, this same pattern is called “Wilton” when made of...
DK1061		Two Pair of Vintage Steel Octagon Doorknobs These are nice heavy wrought steel doorknobs with various degrees of wear to the original brass plating. The knob on the lower right has some pitted rust on one edge. Some consider that a flaw and some prefer it. The doorknob on the upper left has some hammering at the end of the shaft. It still...
DK1060		Vintage Steel Hexagon Doorknob with Old Gold Paint It appears that this doorknob was painted gold at one time but it has acquired a unique character over time. The gold is very mellow now and you can see the chocolate color of the aged metal peeking through. There is a light dusting of white paint that is much more visible in the photo than in...
DK1059		Antique White Porcelain Doorknobs with Bronze Shafts These doorknobs were made in the late 1800’s for use with decorative bronze or brass hardware. The shafts have been polished and there are no chips to the porcelain. Each has age spots, manufacturing defects and light scratching consistent with their age. Buy two and get a free spindle with set...
DK1058		Corbin 1895 Bronze Doorknob – “Putnam” Shown in the 1895 P. & F. Corbin antique hardware catalog, this pattern was dubbed “Putnam”. It has been polished but the swirling details retain patina in crevices. Made of heavy wrought bronze. Doorknob: 2-1/4” diameter Doorknob shaft is 11/16” diameter
DK1057		Pair Reading “Windsor” Cast Bronze Drum Antique Doorknobs Made by Reading Hardware Co. in the late 1800’s, these are the most ornate of the Windsor pattern doorknobs. The slightly larger size makes them appropriate for both entry and interior use. The rare drum style features a twofold foliate design over a finely ribbed background. The tops have the...
DK1056		Pair Trenton 1887 Cast Bronze Antique Doorknobs What a wealth of Victorian metal art is combined on these doorknobs! A tipped foliate bouquet rests atop a geometric platform for an unusual design. These knobs were made by Trenton Hardware and are shown in their 1887 catalog. These knobs are in very good condition but do show wear to the design...
DK1055		Pair High Relief Cast Bronze Antique Doorknobs These exquisitely patterned doorknobs are not commonly found and feature stylized flowers on a shingled background. The designs are in high relief on both the front and back. They were manufactured around 1885 but the maker is unknown. Knobs have been hand polished and retain traces of verdigris...
DK1054		Single Trenton 1887 Cast Bronze Antique Doorknob This ornate doorknob has an original dark patina to die for! Very little of the original black background is gone and the detail is in excellent condition. For more Trenton hardware, enter the keyword TRENTON in the search box to the left of your monitor. Knob diameter 2-1/4” Doorknob shaft is...
DK1053		Elegant Cast Brass or Bronze Screw on Doorknob This beautiful doorknob goes well with almost any type of architecture. It was once nickel plated but the nickel only remains in the central design area and a bit on the shaft. I personally like it with the patina (the nickel is not at all shiny as the photo shows) but it could also be polished....
DK1052		Entry Set - Egg & Dart Pattern Antique Doorknobs A very popular pattern around the turn of the century this style goes with almost all types of architecture. This set includes the hard to find larger knob for the outside of your entry door. Sure to make an impression for your guests! These wrought doorknobs appear to be brass but may be brass...