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 mix of fish and fowl guard the swinging keyhole with an anchor (the keyhole cover also covers up the attachment screw hole).  The swirls in the middle appear to represent gentle swirling waves.  Be sure to enlarge the many photos to see all the fine detail!  I’ve left the naturally occurring verdigris in the crevices because I felt it added to the nautical motif.

The plate has been cut on one side to fit a door that had molding on that side.  If your door has the same construction, all the better!  You don’t have to cut it to fit :o)  If not, the other side could be cut to match (although I would probably also file down both sides to round out the “creature” bodies).  Easy to do since bronze is a very soft metal.

9-5/8” high
Width center of doorknob hole to left edge 1-1/8”
Width center of doorknob hole to right edge 1-3/8”
Width center of lower keyhole to left edge 1-1/8”
Width center of lower keyhole to right edge 1-5/8”
Center of doorknob hole to center of round portion of top keyhole 2-1/4”
Center of doorknob hole to center of round portion of bottom keyhole 3-13/16”
Doorknob collar:  11/16”