Rare Doorknobs & Fine Architectural Antiques

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Collector grade antique builders' hardware including doorknobs, hinges, sash lifts, door plates, and mansion quality door handles. Best quality material from great names such as Russell & Erwin, Mallory Wheeler, Corbin, Sargent, Nashua, Metallic Compression Casting Company, and including rarites such as MW Eagle knob, MCCC/R&E Doggie, Nahsua Fern knobs, R&E Lion with arrowhead plate, John Wannamker, Tiffany and Vanderbilt, Louis Sullivan and George Elmslie; pair of Marley door plates from Yale & Towne, and a rare Crow Wing County entry door knob and plate. Other lots include vintage bath and kitchen items from names such as J.L. Mott, Meyer Sniffen, and Brasscrafters. Plus antique lighting, unusual garden statuary, and a 1873 Mansard roof parlor stove. Everything is offered without hidden reserves. A single bid can win any lot.

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Mallory Wheeler Crank Handle and Knob Set: Hard to find crank handle set by Mallory Wheeler. All bronze and dating from c. 1880. The knob measures 1.25” diameter. Excellent condition.

0122: Mallory Wheeler Crank Handle and Knob SetEst. $60-$85

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Fine Roman Warrior Entry Knob: Fine bronze entry knob with a Roman warrior. Probably by R&E and dating from c. 1870. Note the Greek key border that demonstrates the cross-over creative influences between ancient cultures. This

0123: Fine Roman Warrior Entry KnobEst. $110-$150Lot Passed

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Merchants Exchange Building Entry Knob by R&E: Entry size knob in a classic R&E design but with an interesting calligraphic center. This knob was designed for the 1871 Merchants Exchange building in St. Louis and was custon-cast by Russell &

0124: Merchants Exchange Building Entry Knob by R&EEst. $150-$175

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Two Iron Bin Pulls 1872: Pair of fancy cast iron bin pulls dated 1872. Interesting Neo-grec design. Excellent condition.

0125: Two Iron Bin Pulls 1872Est. $25-$35Lot Passed

Pair of Nickel Plated Bath Sconces: Another pair of nickel plated bath sconces. The old shades measure 7.5” diameter and 6” high. The wall plate is 5” diameter and the lights extend 12.5”. Re-nickeled and re-wired. Ready to

0126: Pair of Nickel Plated Bath SconcesEst. $175-$225Lot Passed

Corinthian Hinge: Nice large bronze pintle hinge In the Corinthian pattern. The size is 4.5” x 4.5”. It is dated 1888. Excellent condition.

0127: Corinthian HingeEst. $60-$85Lot Passed

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Hummingbird Knob and Door Plate: Excellent example of the ever-popular hummingbird knob and plate by R&E. The plate measures 9Â” x 2Â” and is missing the swing cover. The knob is passage size. These knobs and plates are hard

0128: Hummingbird Knob and Door PlateEst. $275-$350

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La Grange, TX, United States

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