Doorknob

Object/Artifact

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Architectural Heritage Center

Name/Title

Doorknob

Entry/Object ID

2014.7.195

Description

Design Name: Mustashed Warrior Manufacturer: Russell & Erwin Mfg. Co. Style: Neo-Grec Material: Copper or Bronze overlay Manufacturing Method: Electrotype Surface Finish: Aged / Unpolished VDA Classification: Representational VDA Number: A-310 "Greek Head" by Mallory Wheeler & Co. bu believe this is mis-attributed. Shape: Domed Patent Specifics: Lock Type (If Applicable): Inscription/Makers Mark: Inscription Text: Comments: In 1869 R&E catalog (Rhett Butler) one of the very earliest ornamental bronze knobs. Rare and exceptional. Footed shank. See A-310

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Doorknob

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Hardware, Door

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Finish Hardware

Nomenclature Class

Building Components

Nomenclature Category

Category 01: Built Environment Objects