Antique Victorian Medallion Floral Rosette Eastlake 1890s Steel Doorknobs
Item Lot Overview
Up for sale is a beautiful 4-piece lot of authentic antique stamped steel doorknobs featuring a highly detailed, embossed Victorian medallion/floral relief pattern. Originally mass-produced at the turn of the century, these lightweight wrought steel knobs offer incredible historical character for a period restoration.This lot showcases an exceptionally beautiful Late Victorian Eastlake / Aesthetic style relief. Each knob face is centered around a prominent floral rosette medallion. The botanical details radiate outwards toward a deeply textured, beaded perimeter border, creating a stark, high-relief geometric contrast typical of the late 1880s to 1890s manufacturing era
Up for sale is a beautiful 4-piece lot of authentic antique stamped steel doorknobs featuring a highly detailed, embossed Victorian medallion/floral relief pattern. Originally mass-produced at the turn of the century, these lightweight wrought steel knobs offer incredible historical character for a period restoration.This lot showcases an exceptionally beautiful Late Victorian Eastlake / Aesthetic style relief. Each knob face is centered around a prominent floral rosette medallion. The botanical details radiate outwards toward a deeply textured, beaded perimeter border, creating a stark, high-relief geometric contrast typical of the late 1880s to 1890s manufacturing era
What is Included in This Lot:
- 1 Complete Connected Pair: Two matching patterned steel knobs mounted on their original square threaded connecting spindle.
- 2 Single Loose Knobs: Two matching individual knobs (broken spindle and set screws included). Perfect to use as replacement pieces, dummy closet knobs, or repurposed into vintage wall hooks, hangers, or craft projects.
Mechanical & Material Construction
- Material: Lightweight hollow stamped/wrought steel.
- Pattern Style: Eastlake / Late Victorian floral medallion with a textured, beaded border ring.
- Spindle Type: Standard antique square threaded spindle rod.
Condition Report
- Surface Patina: Gorgeous, authentic aged character with a rich dark brown/charcoal finish. Some areas show light superficial surface rust, minor oxidation spots, and traces of old paint or historic plating wear consistent with 100+ years of hardware history.
- Structural Integrity: The stamped steel patterns remain crisp and sharp with no major crushing or splits in the metal.
- Operation: The pair spins freely on the spindle threads. All pieces are uncleaned and unpolished to preserve their raw rustic charm.
Approximate Measurements
- Knob Diameter: 2 1/4"
- Knob Depth: 2 1/4"
more than welcome to pick up at shop in butler pa & save shipping.
051926 gp