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Plates & Rosettes

Antique back plates and rosettes (round back plates) are an important part of antique door hardware for both function and beauty. They set off the antique doorknobs while protecting the door from wear. You might be looking for something to match a missing item in your historic home or want to create a set with your own unique choice of antique hardware. Please note that not all doorknobs fit all door plates or rosettes. 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 already have the lock or latch, be sure the plate dimensions work with it. If you are ordering a set I will check them before completing the order. For those of you with pre-drilled modern doors that are being retrofitted for antique hardware, note that there are some door plates here that will cover the filled hole. See also Helpful Information.

Item #-	Item
DP1064		Pair Nickel Plated Keyhole Door Plates Simple pressed steel plates with worn nickel plating. They have been cleaned but small traces of paint remains. Some scratching. Use “as is” or polish. Price is for the pair. Plates: 2-1/4” wide x 7” high Center of doorknob hole to center of round portion of keyhole 2-1/4” Doorknob collar: 3/4”
DP1063		Classic Vintage Bronze Door Plate Rosettes These heavy bronze rosettes have been cleaned but still retain a nice caramel patina. Manufactured by Yale in the 1920s – 1940s, the classic details make them a good match for any time period or architectural style. The recessed areas with their sand finish make for an interesting contrast to the...
DP1062		Classic Vintage Bronze Door Plate Rosettes These heavy bronze rosettes have been polished a bit to bring out the simple raised details. Manufactured by Yale in the 1920s – 1940s, the classic details make them a good match for any time period or architectural style. The recessed areas with their sand finish make for an interesting contrast...
DP1061		Nautical Figural Artistic Hardware Entry Door Escutcheon This exquisite cast bronze door plate was made by Russell & Erwin in 1875 and is a prime example of their expertise with artistic hardware of the time. At the top a crane stands on one leg sipping from a pedestal bird bath or feeder. At the bottom two mythical creatures that appear to be a...
DP1060		1887 Lockwood “Broken Leaf” Entry Door Escutcheon This design, worked in heavy cast bronze, depicts a planted urn sitting perhaps on a Victorian porch or in the entry hall. Be sure and enlarge the photo to see the ornate background incising as well! This design was patented by Lockwood in 1887 and a copy of the patent is included with this...
DP1058		P F Corbin Ceylon Door Plate Escutcheons - Several These heavy bronze escutcheons were made by P & F Corbin and are featured in their 1895 hardware catalog. The named design, Ceylon, has a fantastic mix of geometrics and flowers. The plates are also shown with other doorknob patterns so don’t restrict them to just the Ceylon knobs! The base...
DP1057		Antique Ornate Bronze Niles Chicago Escutcheon This heavy cast bronze door plate has a Persian motif being very ornate in both detail and shape! These escutcheons are made to go with the Niles Chicago hardware line with the large raised doorknob collar to accommodate the special doorknobs that go with the unusual mortise locks. The mortise...
DP1056		Ornate Cast Iron Niles Chicago Door Plate Escutcheons No. 423 These ornate escutcheons are shown in the Chicago Hardware Company catalog of 1895 and the design is referenced as simply “423”. Made of heavy cast iron, the detail remains crisp and clear with a warm iron patina. These escutcheons are made to go with the Niles Chicago hardware line with their...
DP1055		Ornate Cast Bronze Niles Chicago Door Plate Escutcheons No. 423 These ornate escutcheons are shown in the Chicago Hardware Company catalog of 1895 and the design is referenced as simply “423”. Made of heavy cast (not pressed) bronze the detail remains crisp and clear. These escutcheons are made to go with the Niles Chicago hardware line with their large...
DP1054		Eastlake Niles Chicago Door Plate Escutcheon This little cast iron door plate is quite ornate with lots of incising and a fancy shape. It is in “as found” condition with a charming color mix. The raised portions have a lot of the original bronze color varnish which has worn in spots to the dark iron while the recesses have what appears to...
DP1053		Simple Restored Niles Chicago Door Plate Escutcheons These heavy wrought steel door plates have been completely restored with a gloss black finish. Flaunt the simple unadorned look or use on a less seen door. Use with the gloss black or repaint gold, silver or your favorite color. Lots of choices! These escutcheons are made to go with the Niles...
DP1052		Antique Ornate Bronze Niles Chicago Door Plate Escutcheons These heavy cast bronze door plates have an almost Persian look to them! They are very ornate in both detail and shape. These escutcheons are made to go with the Niles Chicago hardware line with their large raised doorknob collars to accommodate the special doorknobs that go with the unusual...
DP1051		Vintage Shiny Brass Keyhole Door Plates These pressed brass plates are very simple but have been polished to a high sheen. If you need more than the number shown there is another unpolished pair - DP1050. There is some minor scratching/dents but, all in all, very good condition. Photo showing two plates is representative of condition...
DP1050		Pair Plain Vintage Brass Keyhole Door Plates These pressed brass plates are very simple with a warm mottled patina. Price is for the pair. Plates: 2” wide x 6” high (maximum dimensions) Center of doorknob hole to center of round portion of keyhole 2-1/8” Doorknob collar: 3/4”
DP1048		Mission or Arts & Crafts Cast Brass Entry Doorplate This is a very heavy old brass door plate that was probably manufactured around the turn of the century. The design is quite handsome with a rotating keyhole cover to seal out drafts. The brass has weathered to a grayish color with splotches of light colored verdigris. It does have some...
DP1047		Leaf or Ivy Pattern Cast Bronze Door Plate – Corbin 1881 This is a beautiful cast bronze door plate that was manufactured by P & F Corbin around 1881 in their Leaf or Ivy pattern. Very well made with picketing around the doorknob collar. Note that the screw head just under the doorknob hole would form the center of a flower! This plate has been...
DP1045		Antique Cast Bronze Turn of the Century Keyhole Door Plate This antique door plate has a lovely field pattern that will go with many doorknob designs as well as white porcelain, black jet and mineral clay knobs. Made around the turn of the century the details remain crisp and clear. The high points have been polished slightly to make them stand out. This...
DP1044		Antique Eastlake Door Plate Escutcheons by Mallory, Wheeler These pretty antique door plates are just covered with Eastlake style geometrics! They were made by Mallory, Wheeler around 1890 and retain 95% of their original bronze plating. You can see in the photo where it is worn on the top corner of each plate. These plates are made of heavy cast iron...
DP1042		Egyptian Motif Antique Door Plate or Rosette by Nashua During the Victorian era homeowners were enthralled by all things with an Egyptian, Persian or Chinese motif. Made by Nashua around 1885, the designs on this door plate and rosette seem to have come from the inside of a pyramid in Egypt! For other items in this pattern enter the keyword NASHUA in...
DP1041		Egg and Dart Brass Plated Door Plate Escutcheon The Egg & Dart pattern was used by many homes around the turn of the century. The refined elegance goes with any number of architectural styles. This plate is made of pressed steel with a dull brass plating. It could be shined up a bit if you choose. There is only one little place just under...