Group of Escutcheons

Name/Title

Group of Escutcheons

Entry/Object ID

9207

Description

a flat, protective plate of metal or plastic that surrounds a keyhole, door handle spindle, or a pipe emerging from a wall or floor. Derived from the Latin word for shield (scutum), they guard surfaces from scratch marks, hide rough hole cuts, and add a clean decorative finish. [1, 2, 3]