Pair Rare Petite Black Glazed Mineral Clay Antique Door Knobs

Although the black glazed knobs were used frequently these smaller 2” diameter knobs are very hard to find. To find them in such premium condition is even more unusual. They still have a blush of the original bronze wash on the iron shafts. Perfect for a pantry or screen door or anywhere a small knob is desired. I've included a photo showing a standard knob with one of these so you can see the difference in size.

These black glazed knobs were frequently used with ornamental hardware in the late 1800’s and their use continued into the early 20th century. They are sometimes incorrectly referred to as porcelain – which is a white base. This kind of knob is made of red mineral clay that was formed around the shaft and then glazed a shiny black. Hardware manufacturers referred to them as Jet, Ebony, Aradh, or simply mineral clay. If you’re curious about what they look like inside you can see a photo of one that was broken in half by going to DK1114

These knobs are sold by the pair and include a steel spindle with set screws. The above price is for one pair of knobs. They are all in excellent condition with no chips or cracks and only very light scratching which is normal for so many years of use. Holes in the spindles have been tapped for new set screws made specifically for antique doorknobs. This allows an effortless installation.

Diameter 2”
Shaft is 11/16” diameter