Reading Wood Doorknob

Description

Reading Wood Doorknob

Wood doorknob in a drum shape with three incised lines along the edge. Dark stained, probably oak. The wood options of the time were apple, ash, cherry and oak. This doorknob came connected to a Columbian design doorknob, which dates it to between 1896-1911 when the Columbian design was being manufactured. The doorknob measures 2 1/4″ in diameter. It has a bronze capped shank.

This  is an antique item and may show wear due to age. This may include scratches, pitting, patina, finish loss, rust or other general wear. We attempt to include any significant damage beyond regular wear within the description. We make every effort to clean as much paint, dirt and rust off of items while still leaving as much of the original patina as possible. Photos shown are of actual item you will receive.

This is an antique item and may show wear due to age. This may include pitting, scratches, patina, finish loss or rust. Photos shown are of actual item you will receive.

This item may be shippable.

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Reading

Reading Hardware began in 1872 in Reading, Pennsylvania. It produced both basic and highly decorative builders hardware. Reading’s hardware was used in many notable buildings including the White House in Washington, D.C. The operation closed in 1950.