This design, introduced in the September 10, 1881 supplement to the 1879 catalog became very popular and lead to the creation of several variations in the years 1886 &1893. The round rose was used with several Branford designs.
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“Oriental” (catalogue B-11700) is an antique doorknob recorded in the Asymmetric Designs category (Category B) of the Antique Doorknob Collectors of America archive. It was made by Branford, c. 1881. The pattern belongs to the Vernacular school of ornament.
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