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| DK1165 |
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This antique cast bronze door knob is covered with so much art work it’s amazing they were able to fit it all in. It even carries over onto the back! Be sure and enlarge the photos to see it all. Made by P & F Corbin between 1880 and 1905 it remains in excellent condition. I’ve polished the... click picture for more info |
| DK1162 |
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The fantastic swirling colors were obtained by the use of different color mineral clays which were formed and then glazed. There are no two alike. These doorknobs are frequently referred to as “Bennington” but those rare knobs had a solid cream colored base, not reddish swirls. I’ve included a... click picture for more info |
| DK1161 |
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Not all homes during the Victorian era had fancy hardware and these simple knobs have a charm all their own for their simplicity. They made of wrought bronze with no dents or heavy scratching and a lovely caramel patina to die for! One knob has some mottling of colors (including a bit of the... click picture for more info |
| DK1159 |
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This is a beautiful knob to use with that 3/8” spindle on your entry door! It was made around 1905 by Barrows in their “Ontario” design – which goes with many different architectural styles. It is a very heavy knob made of cast (not wrought/pressed) with no dents and very little wear. Still has... click picture for more info |
| DK1158 |
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No wonder they called artistic hardware “house jewelry” during the Victorian era. A true work of art, the incising on this beautiful cast bronze door knob is just like a Victorian garden! Note how the flowers fold over the edge of the knob to continue on the back. It was made by Sargent & Co.... click picture for more info |
| DK1157 |
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Beading on door hardware was very popular during the Victorian era and this knob is a great example with its 1/8” beads. It is made of wrought steel that has aged to a dark chocolate color. It is in very good condition. Doorknob: 1-3/4” and 2-5/8” diameter (oval) Shaft: 11/16” diameter |
| DK1156 |
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This is a gorgeous bronze door knob with graduated beading on the front. Makes a very classy statement for that special door. It is made of wrought bronze with a nice medium patina. Other than a VERY tiny ding (about the size of the sharpened end of a pencil) on the front it is in perfect... click picture for more info |
| DK1155 |
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This is a lovely oval door knob with 3/16” beads. It is well constructed with a cast iron base and a wrought iron top. It has aged to a medium silver color that could be polished if you wish. There is a small area of rust on the edge (see side photo) that will wear away with use or you could sand... click picture for more info |
| DK1153 |
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Simple knob with just a touch of elegance from the 1920’s +/-. Made of wrought brass that has aged to a nice medium patina. There is a small dent in the front that doesn’t show much unless the light hits it just right – like a camera flash :o) Doorknob: 2-1/4” diameter Shaft: 3/4” diameter |
| DK1152 |
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This is a pretty door knob that was made by Yale & Towne around 1915. It is made of wrought iron with a dark iron patina. Although not visible in the photo there appears to be some old nickel plating left in the front recesses that gives a slightly silver color. This knob utilizes a unique... click picture for more info |
| DK1149 |
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This door knob, with its dainty five-fold design, was made by Reading Hardware around 1895. They dubbed the pattern “Clifton”. This knob is in excellent condition. It is made of wrought bronze with a fabulous patina. No dings, breaks or repairs. Diameter 2-1/4” Shaft diameter 5/8” |
| DK1147 |
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This is a simple vintage door knob with just a touch of soft detail in its shape. It is made of steel with the remains of copper plating giving it a nice distressed look. There are no dents, dings or breaks. Diameter 2-1/4” Shaft diameter 11/16” |
| DK1146 |
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Hopkins & Dickinson was a premier hardware manufacturer during the Victorian era. Their hardware is found where only the best would do. This particular designed knob is found in the Benjamin Harrison House (23rd President of the United States) in Indianapolis, Indiana. The home is a 16 room... click picture for more info |
| DK1144 |
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Although the dainty design is very pretty, what makes these door knobs special is the material! Hemacite is a material made from sawdust and the blood of slaughtered cattle and pigs. Before you go – ick! – keep in mind that this is biodegradable and safer for our environment than modern day... click picture for more info |
| DK1133 |
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Simple knobs with just a touch of elegance from the 1920’s +/-. The recessed band has a tiny field background so be sure and enlarge the photo to see it. These knobs were originally bronze plated but the plating has worn off all but the central area by loving hands over the years. They are now a... click picture for more info |
| DK1126 |
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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... click picture for more info |
| DK1121 |
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These dainty little knobs seem to have started life in Europe around the turn of the century (1800/1900) since I cannot find any door plates that seem to fit them. They are pale pink with multicolored flowers and some gold gilding around the edges. The gold has worn off more on one than the other... click picture for more info |
| DK1115 |
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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... click picture for more info |
| DK1114 |
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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... click picture for more info |
| DK1112 |
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Bring some luck into your home with these rare ornate doorknobs! Made by Trenton and shown in their 1887 catalog the artistry is fabulous – as with all Trenton’s high quality hardware. The central four leaf clover is set off by geometrics and the banded recessed edges of the drum shape finish... click picture for more info |
