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3 Pairs available Antique 1889 Vintage Old Salvaged Reclaimed Victorian White Porcelain Ceramic Door Knob Doorknob Pull Handle Plate Rosette

3 Pairs available Antique 1889 Vintage Old Salvaged Reclaimed Victorian White Porcelain Ceramic Door Knob Doorknob Pull Handle Plate Rosette

Regular price $129.99 USD
Regular price Sale price $129.99 USD
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* Although there are 3 available, the list price is for one set with 2 knobs and 2 rosettes.

What a rare find! Gorgeous, antique, porcelain doorknob and plate set salvaged from a recently demolished, 1889 home in the Greenridge section of Scranton, PA (see last photos).
 

Each set consists of 2 white porcelain knobs w/cast iron shanks (bases), 2 white porcelain rosettes, 1 steel spindle with 2 set screws to connect the knobs, and 6 steel screws to fasten the rosettes to the door.

Considering that porcelain knobs are common, what makes these sets so special? Firstly, the knob shanks (bases) are brass-plated cast iron; secondly, the rosettes are porcelain; and lastly, the rosettes do not have holes for screws. Each rosette has a solid brass knob collar (where the base of the knob sits), and a cast iron plate, which is normally hidden behind the rosette. The iron plate fastens to the door with 3 screws, the porcelain rosette is then mounted on top of the plate, and the brass knob collar screws onto the base plate, and fastens the rosette to the door. Little details like this make the difference between a common set and a rare set.

At the point of salvage, all of the rosettes and some of the knobs were painted. Since then, we removed the paint and cleaned them to the best of our ability.


Considering that these sets are over 140 years old, they are in amazing condition! There are no breaks, cracks, or chips. Considering how hard these are to find in such great condition, don't wait too long to commit. Who knows when another opportunity like this will come along.

Dimensions

Knobs: 2 1/4" diameter x 1 7/8" D

Rosettes: 2" diameter x 5/8" D
 

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· U.S.: FREE!

· Canada: $19.99 for 1 and $5 for each additional set
 
· Asia, Australia & Europe:$29.99  for 1 and $10 for each additional set
 
· Other international buyers please email us for a quote.

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